Alyssa A.
11/23/2025
We had hiked Matanuska Glacier years ago, which was an incredible experience all on its own. So when we were driving back from Wrangell St. Elias and saw this recreation site with beautiful views...
Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site
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[12000 - 26476] Glenn Hwy
Sutton, AK 99674
The Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site, managed by Long Rifle Lodge, is located one mile south of the Lodge at Mile 101 on the Glenn Highway National Scenic Byway. This 300-acre recreation area features 12 campsites, picnic tables, fire pits, and an interpretive nature trail that offers excellent views of the Matanuska Glacier and the surrounding landscape.
Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities throughout the year, including hiking, glacier trekking, river rafting in the summer, and skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmachining in the winter. While direct access to the glacier is not provided, the site offers some of the safest and best public viewing opportunities in the area.
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Melissa J.
7/14/2025
This campground is deceptive because you used to be able to camp in front of the glacier, but they moved the campground to this location where you don't even have glacier access. And it costs $25...
Sapna S.
9/15/2024
Gorgeous views all around! The hike was a bit intense for someone who doesn't hike much. They provide helmets and spikes for shoes when walking in the ice. You definitely have to be extremely...
Meg H.
8/26/2024
Loved this tour. Had so much fun and I would 100% go ahead. They ask about your level of hiking experience and what you are looking for in this trip. We had an awesome tour guide who explained...
Andrew H.
7/28/2017
This cabin exists in a weird middle ground between "primitive cabin" and "hotel". Like a cabin, it doesn't have running water, or electric/gas heat. But yet...it has mattresses (bring your own...
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