Alaska’s Matanuska River Campground — Glenn Highway Mile 76, Matanuska Valley Views, River Access, Year-Round Camping, Chickaloon Area
King Mountain State Recreation Site is a state recreation site along the Glenn Highway (Mile 76) near Chickaloon, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska. The site features camping on the banks of the Matanuska River with views of King Mountain and the Chugach Mountains, river access for fishing and rafting, proximity to the Matanuska Glacier and Chickaloon area, and a roadside campground along one of Alaska’s most scenic highway corridors.
King Mountain is Alaska’s Glenn Highway jewel — the campground sits directly on the Matanuska River with King Mountain rising dramatically above the valley. The Glenn Highway between Anchorage and Glennallen is consistently rated one of America’s most scenic drives.
The Matanuska River provides fishing access and serves as a launch point for rafting trips through the glacier-carved valley. The Matanuska Glacier — one of Alaska’s most accessible glaciers — is a short drive east on the Glenn Highway.
Things to Do
- Camping — Matanuska River riverbank
- Mountain views — King Mountain + Chugach Range
- Fishing — Matanuska River access
- Rafting — river launch point
- Glenn Highway — scenic drive corridor
- Matanuska Glacier — short drive east
- Photography — mountains, river, glacier valley
Park Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Glenn Highway Mile 76, near Chickaloon, AK |
| River | Matanuska River — direct bank access |
| Mountain | King Mountain + Chugach Range views |
| Nearby | Matanuska Glacier — ~20 mi east |
| Managed By | Alaska State Parks |
| Coordinates | 61.7667° N, 148.2833° W |
Frequently Asked Questions
Wildlife & Nature
King Mountain SRS — along the Matanuska River with dramatic views of King Mountain and the Chugach Mountains. The site’s glacial river, boreal forest, and mountains support Dall sheep, moose, and golden eagles.
Nearby Attractions
Chickaloon — nearby. Glenn Highway — at the park. Matanuska Glacier — 10 miles east.
Where is King Mountain State Recreation Site in Alaska?
King Mountain State Recreation Site is located at Mile 76 on the Glenn Highway near Chickaloon, Alaska, about 75 miles northeast of Anchorage. The campground sits on the banks of the Matanuska River with views of King Mountain and the Chugach Range. Activities include camping, fishing, rafting, and photography. The Matanuska Glacier is a short drive east on the Glenn Highway.
Last updated: May 2026
Make it a road trip: Pair a visit with Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site (within about an hour’s drive) or Hatcher Pass East Special Management Area (within about an hour’s drive).
Camping reservations: Book campsites and cabins for Alaska state parks online at alaskastateparks.reserveamerica.com.
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