Overview
Matanuska Lakes (Kepler Bradley) sits at Mile 36 of the Glenn Highway near Palmer, offering 9 RV sites and 8 campsites along Kepler Lake in Alaska’s Mat-Su Valley. Managed by Alaska State Parks, it’s surrounded by spruce with lake access and trails, featuring vault toilets and fire rings for a peaceful stay. This campground is a quiet base for campers looking to fish for trout, paddle in canoes, or hike the Matanuska Greenbelt, with Palmer’s small-town charm just minutes away.
Location & Access
- Location: Mile 36 Glenn Hwy, near Palmer, Alaska.
- Access: Reachable via a short turnoff from the Glenn Highway; it’s about a 1-hour drive northeast from Anchorage or 10 minutes from Palmer.
- Seasonal Accessibility: Open May through September, typical for Alaska State Parks; gates close at 10 p.m.
Campsite Details
- Number of Sites:
8 campsites and 9 RV sites
Amenities & Facilities
- Restrooms: Vault toilets available.
- Water: Drinking water provided on-site.
- Additional Amenities: Each site includes a fire ring; canoe rentals are available; some sites are wheelchair-accessible.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- On-Site Activities: Fish for trout or grayling in Kepler Lake, paddle canoes (no motorized boats), hike the Matanuska Greenbelt trails, or enjoy a campfire by the water.
- Nearby Attractions: Palmer, 10 minutes east, offers the Musk Ox Farm and local markets; Hatcher Pass, 30 minutes north, provides hiking and mining history.
