Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site

About Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site

Along the Glenn Highway scenic byway, you can see the glacier from the parking lot and the interpretive trail, though the site has no glacier access. The 20-minute Edge Nature Trail leads through forest to viewing platforms.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking

Amenities & facilities

• 🏕️ Campsites
• 🚻 Restrooms
• 🛖 Cabins
• ♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

• ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

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Camping options

• Tent/RV sites

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Tents
• Hiking boots
• Bug spray
• Coolers
• Sleeping bags
• Camp chairs
• Camp stoves
• Lanterns
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles
• Sunscreen
• First aid kit
• Water bottles

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Nearby state parks

• King Mountain State Recreation Site
• Hatcher Pass East Management Area
• Independence Mine State Historical Park
• Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
• Summit Lake State Recreation Site
• Finger Lake State Recreation Site