Where to Stay in Glacier View
Glacier View may be small, but when it comes to memorable places to stay, this scenic stretch of the Glenn Highway delivers big Alaska experiences. Whether you’re dreaming of a fly-in wilderness retreat, glamping on a glacier, or settling into a quiet campground with mountain views, you’ll find lodging options that put you right in the heart of Alaska’s wild landscapes.
Hotels & Lodges
For travelers looking for something truly special, Glacier View is home to rare, remote lodges that offer front-row seats to the Matanuska Glacier and the surrounding Chugach Mountains. These fly-in-only and backcountry-style stays combine solitude with comfort, making them ideal for couples, photographers, and adventure seekers who want to unplug and immerse themselves in the scenery.
Expect modern amenities in stunning, off-the-grid settings — from cozy cabins perched above the glacier to luxury-style accommodations that include access to guided glacier adventures. These unique lodges are as much a part of the experience as the glacier itself.
Glamping on the Glacier
If you want to take your Alaska adventure to the next level, Glacier View is one of the few places in the world where you can spend the night directly on a glacier. Glacier-top glamping combines the thrill of standing on ancient ice with the comfort of warm, well-appointed tents. Guests typically arrive by helicopter and enjoy guided glacier exploration before settling in for an unforgettable night surrounded by ice, peaks, and wide-open skies. It’s a bucket-list experience for travelers looking for something completely out of the ordinary.
RV Parks & Campgrounds
Traveling by RV or pitching a tent? Glacier View offers several campgrounds and RV parks that make it easy to slow down and enjoy the area’s natural beauty. From quiet recreation areas tucked along creeks to well-known glacier-view sites, these campgrounds provide a relaxed, budget-friendly way to stay close to the action.
Many sites feature fire rings, picnic tables, and easy access to hiking, photography spots, and glacier viewpoints. Some locations even offer opportunities for gold panning, short nature walks, and interpretive displays that share the story of Alaska’s glaciers and landscapes.
Stay Close to the Glacier
No matter where you choose to stay, Glacier View puts you close to one of Alaska’s most accessible and impressive glaciers. Your lodging becomes part of the adventure — whether you’re waking up to mountain views, watching the light change on the ice, or heading out for a day of glacier hiking, flightseeing, or scenic drives along the Glenn Highway.
In Glacier View, your place to stay isn’t just a room — it’s your front-row seat to Alaska’s wild side.
Where to Stay
Hotels & Lodges
Experience one of Alaska’s most extraordinary overnights: glamping directly on the Matanuska Glacier. On this unique trip — a collaboration between MICA Guides and Alpenglow Luxury Camping — you’ll fly to the glacier by helicopter out of Glacier View (about 2 hours north of Anchorage) and enjoy an exhilarating glacier adventure with deluxe, cozy accommodations.
Glacier Hut is a rare fly-in-only retreat set beside the Matanuska Glacier in Alaska’s Chugach Mountains, offering complete wilderness solitude without sacrificing comfort. Accessible only by plane or helicopter, this modern cabin sits on a scenic bluff surrounded by dramatic glacier and mountain views. Hand-built and completed in 2024, the hut features running water, a hot shower, modern kitchen, solar power, sauna, and a large deck for taking ...more
RV Parks & Campgrounds
Be careful, it’s easy to miss this turn-off as you drop down the hill, but look out for the sign “Caribou Creek Recreational Area.” This seldom-used campground is a quiet place to camp, away from highway noise. It has fire rings and picnic tables, and there’s a trail to the creek. It’s a one-mile walk to the water. It’s a nice stream and it’s part of the State Recreational Gold Mining Area. So bring a pan and try your luck!
The campground is pretty open, since bark beetles killed the big, old spruce trees. The campsites attract RVers and campers, and each of the 24 sites has a fire ring and picnic table. There’s potable water at a hand pump.
The Matanuska State Park is the best place for a free view of the Matanuska Glacier. You won’t be able to walk up to the glacier (that’s at Mile 102), but this well-developed site offers plenty of parking, overnight camping, public restrooms, and excellent glacier views and photo opportunities. You’ll also find: A half-dozen interpretive signs about glaciers, ice creatures, spruce bark beetles. Great viewpoints with telescopes. A… ...more