Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area Tours

Popular places to visit

This is one of my favorite places to take kids, family, and friends when they come for a visit. It is a truly "Alaska" experience to be able to wander among and feed the Reindeer here. And the scenery on the way can't be beat! Landscape wise, Pioneer Peak is the star of the show on this trip along the Old Glenn Highway & Bodenburg Loop Road.

Reindeer Farm

Enjoy an outing to Reindeer Farm during your stay in Butte. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views.

Reindeer Farm
Pretty tough to beat the views of the valley from the top of the Butte.

Bodenburg Butte

Explore the great outdoors at Bodenburg Butte, a lovely green space in Butte. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views.

Bodenburg Butte
The scenic beauty is a big draw in all Seasons.

Newcomb Park

Explore the great outdoors at Newcomb Park, a lovely green space in Wasilla. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.

Newcomb Park

Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site

Explore the great outdoors at Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site, a lovely green space in Gateway. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site

Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm

Explore the great outdoors at Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm, a lovely green space in Gateway. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm

Arkose Brewery

You can take time to visit Arkose Brewery during your travels to Palmer. Wander the forest or discover the area's mountain views.

Arkose Brewery

Best Lodging Options Near Matanuska Lakes State Recreation Area

The Pioneer Motel
The Pioneer Motel
2.5 out of 5
124 W Arctic Ave, Palmer, AK
The Pioneer Motel
Grand View Inn & Suites
Grand View Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
2900 E Parks Hwy, Wasilla, AK
Grand View Inn & Suites
Hyland Hotel
Hyland Hotel
2 out of 5
333 Evergreen Ave, Palmer, AK
Hyland Hotel
Eagle Hotel
Eagle Hotel
2.5 out of 5
918 S Colony Way, Palmer, AK
Eagle Hotel
Colony Suites
Colony Suites
4 out of 5
380 S Colony Way, Palmer, AK
Colony Suites
Alaska's Select Inn Wasilla
Alaska's Select Inn Wasilla
2 out of 5
3451 E. Palmdale Drive, Wasilla, AK
Alaska's Select Inn Wasilla
Windbreak Hotel
Windbreak Hotel
2.5 out of 5
2201 E Parks Highway, Wasilla, AK
Windbreak Hotel
Mat-Su Resort
Mat-Su Resort
2.5 out of 5
1850 E. Bogard Road, Wasilla, AK
Mat-Su Resort
Best Western Lake Lucille Inn
Best Western Lake Lucille Inn
2.5 out of 5
1300 W Lake Lucille Drive, Wasilla, AK
Best Western Lake Lucille Inn
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