State Park
King Mountain State Rec Area
King Mountain State Recreation Site · Palmer, AK
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- Address:Palmer, AK
About
Nestled beneath King Mountain on the banks of the Matanuska River, this convenient pullout offers beautiful river scenery and peaceful camping. King Mountain SRS has 22 campsites, picnic areas, toilets, and water. Site reservations for King Mountain SRS can be made through park concessionaire Great Holiday Campgrounds. Call (907) 240-9797; reservations are accepted March-September.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Firewood
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near King Mountain State Rec Area
Chickaloon River Trail to Talkeeta River Trail
Alaska
39.2 mi
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Eska Falls
Alaska
10.5 mi
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Lazy Mountain and Matanuska Peak Trail
Alaska
13.2 mi
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Lazy Mountain Trail
Alaska
5.6 mi
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Matanuska Peak Trail
Alaska
9.9 mi
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Bee Tree Loop
Alaska
1.6 mi
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Alaska hunting page
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