Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
The park entrance is 0.3 miles from Palmer. Campsites cost $20–$35 per night (ASP fee schedule). Day use costs $5 day-use parking / annual pass (ASP FAQ; site fees vary). Hours: Seasonal; most campgrounds mid-May to mid-September (ASP FAQ). Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area is a state park in Alaska.
Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area map
Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Camping costs $20–$35 per night (ASP fee schedule). Sites are first come, first served.
- Entry to Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area costs $5 day-use parking / annual pass (ASP FAQ; site fees vary). Hours: Seasonal; most campgrounds mid-May to mid-September (ASP FAQ).
- Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area is 0.3 miles from Palmer.
Before you go
Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area is 0.3 miles from Palmer.
Camping at Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area
Camping costs $20–$35 per night (ASP fee schedule). Sites are first come, first served.
What to see
- Historic site Park museum Mentioned in Wikipedia park article
- State recreation area Designation in agency park name
- en.wikipedia.org (accessed 2026-09-30)
- en.wikipedia.org (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- dnr.alaska.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- dnr.alaska.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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