Knik River Travel Guide

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Alaska Glacier Lodge
Alaska Glacier Lodge
4 out of 5
29979 E Knik River Rd, Palmer, AK
The price is £254 per night from 9 Jul to 10 Jul
£254
9 Jul - 10 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star lodge in Palmer. Enjoy free parking, a garden and a fireplace in reception. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (132 reviews)
"A beautiful place to stay. Great accommodations and amazing scenery. Loving our stay."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Alaska Glacier Lodge
Relax with amazing 360° mountain views in this cozy Alaskan tiny cabin!
Relax with amazing 360° mountain views in this cozy Alaskan tiny cabin!
Palmer, AK
The price is £209 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
£209
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cabin in Palmer. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Barbel Lake and Swan Lake are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Amazing Stay
"I can’t say enough about this day! The views are out of this world. The cabin is very well appointed with all the amenities you could want and then some! No problem at all with Wi-Fi or television, which always seem to be a problem with other places I’ve stayed, but not here! Owners are super sweet ..."

Reviewed on 30 May 2025

Relax with amazing 360° mountain views in this cozy Alaskan tiny cabin!
Alaskan Frontier Getaway with Breathtaking Views - 7 bedrooms 3 bathrooms
Alaskan Frontier Getaway with Breathtaking Views - 7 bedrooms 3 bathrooms
Knik River, AK
Stay at this holiday home in Palmer. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Barbel Lake and Swan Lake are located nearby.
"Great house. Just as listing described. Very attentive host!!!"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

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Alaskan Frontier Getaway with Breathtaking Views - 7 bedrooms 3 bathrooms
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Relax with amazing 360° mountain views in this cozy Alaskan tiny cabin!
Relax with amazing 360° mountain views in this cozy Alaskan tiny cabin!
Palmer, AK
Stay at this cabin in Palmer. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Barbel Lake and Swan Lake are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Amazing Stay
"I can’t say enough about this day! The views are out of this world. The cabin is very well appointed with all the amenities you could want and then some! No problem at all with Wi-Fi or television, which always seem to be a problem with other places I’ve stayed, but not here! Owners are super sweet ..."

Reviewed on 30 May 2025

Relax with amazing 360° mountain views in this cozy Alaskan tiny cabin!
Alaskan Frontier Getaway with Breathtaking Views - 7 bedrooms 3 bathrooms
Alaskan Frontier Getaway with Breathtaking Views - 7 bedrooms 3 bathrooms
Knik River, AK
Stay at this holiday home in Palmer. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Barbel Lake and Swan Lake are located nearby.
"Great house. Just as listing described. Very attentive host!!!"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2025

Alaskan Frontier Getaway with Breathtaking Views - 7 bedrooms 3 bathrooms
Colony Suites
Colony Suites
4 out of 5
380 S Colony Way, Palmer, AK
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Palmer. Enjoy free parking, laundry facilities and balconies or patios. Popular attractions Colony House Museum and Palmer Visitor ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (88 reviews)
"The stay was absolutely amazing!!"

Reviewed on 11 Apr 2025

Colony Suites
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Reindeer Farm

Reindeer Farm

Enjoy an outing to Reindeer Farm during your stay in Butte. Wander the forests or discover the area's mountain views.

Reindeer Farm
Independence Mine State Historical Park

Independence Mine State Historical Park

You can find out about the history of Fishhook with a stop at Independence Mine State Historical Park. Wander the forests in this relaxing area.

Independence Mine State Historical Park
Bodenburg Butte

Bodenburg Butte

Explore the great outdoors at Bodenburg Butte, a lovely green space in Butte. Wander the forests or discover the area's mountain views.

Bodenburg Butte

Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site

Explore the great outdoors at Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site, a lovely green space in Gateway. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Matanuska Glacier State Recreation Site

Musk Ox Farm

Enjoy an outing to Musk Ox Farm during your stay in Farm Loop. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Musk Ox Farm

Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm

Explore the great outdoors at Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm, a lovely green space in Gateway. Stroll along the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.

Palmer Research Center and Matanuska Experiment Farm

Things to do

Summer time on the glacier

Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting

£218
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hike Matanuska Glacier w/Alaska Local Honey, Wine Tasting
Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour

£229
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Full-Day Matanuska Glacier Hike And Tour
All Day Matanuska Glacier Hike from Anchorage

All Day Matanuska Glacier Hike from Anchorage

£229
per adult
All Day Matanuska Glacier Hike from Anchorage
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