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Mountain View RV Park

Palmer

The feel

Mountain View RV Park sits at 1405 N. Smith Rd., about 40 miles north of Anchorage and 3 miles east of Palmer. The setting is quiet and wooded, with views of Matanuska Peak and spacious lots.

The pull-through sites have full hookups and 30-amp service, and the park has 106 sites in all. Hiking trails, fishing and 4-wheeling are close by.

What to expect

Layout and setting
106 sites in a quiet wooded setting with spacious lots and views of Matanuska Peak.
Parking and rig size
Pull-through sites with full hookups and 30-amp service.
Fees and reservations
$40 to $55 a night. Space includes 2 people per RV, with $5.00 for each extra person age 12 and up. Weekly stays get 15% off.
Hazards
Moose roam the property year-round.
Bathrooms and water
Individual private restrooms with free hot showers, a laundry with 5 washers and 8 dryers, and an onsite dump station.
Season and access
May to September. Take Smith Road, about mile 16 on the Old Glenn Highway.

Mingo says

Book a stay between May and September. Walk the nearby hiking trails when you are not at your site.

Before you go

  • Call 907-745-5747 to reserve.
  • Take Smith Road at about mile 16 of the Old Glenn Highway.
  • Propane service runs 11 AM to 7:00 PM, with a $10.00 minimum charge.
  • Budget $5.00 for each extra person age 12 and up.

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

Today

Getting there

Phone
907-745-5747
Season
May-Sep
Fee
$40-55/night
Sites
106
Amenities
Full hookups (30/50A), heated showers, laundry, WiFi, dump
Booking
Reservable
Drive from Anchorage
50 min to Palmer
Drive from Fairbanks
Full day, 5h58 to Palmer
Elevation
180 ft
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Part of Mat-Su Valley.

What it is like

Aurora outlook for Palmer

Nearby

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