King Mountain State Recreation Site

The feel

The sites sit on a bluff above the glacier-gray Matanuska River, beneath King Mountain, and you fall asleep to the sound of whitewater. There are 22 sites on 20 acres, with a picnic shelter and river access. The site offers camping, hiking and trails, and ATV trails are nearby. Hand-pump water and vault toilets are on site, and firewood is not provided.

What to expect

Layout and setting

22 sites on 20 acres, on a bluff above the Matanuska River, with a picnic shelter, picnic sites and river access.

Check-in and stay

The limit is 14 days and 2 vehicles per site.

Parking and rig size

No RV size limit. Up to 2 vehicles per site.

Fees and reservations

$25 a night, or $30 reserved. Sites are first come, first served, and there are no online reservations. Reserve by phone through Great Holiday Campgrounds at (907) 240-9797, March through September.

Bathrooms and water

Vault toilets and hand-pump water.

Season and access

About March to September. Milepost 76 on the Glenn Highway, on the right, at 33915 N Glenn Highway, Chickaloon.

Mingo says

Plan your trip for March through September, the window when reservations are taken. March is the start of that window.

Before you go

• Bring your own firewood; none is provided.
• Call Great Holiday Campgrounds at (907) 240-9797 to reserve.
• Budget for $25 a night, or $30 for a reserved site.
• Plan around the 14-day limit and 2 vehicles per site.

Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.