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King Mountain State Recreation Site

King Mountain State Recreation Site (large dot) and the other state parks in Alaska. No free photo of this park yet.
Location
Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
Nearest town
13.8 miles east of Sutton-Alpine
Type
State Recreation Area

About King Mountain State Recreation Site

Mile 76 of the Glenn Highway marks the location of this site, positioned along the Matanuska River immediately northeast of King Mountain. The land includes a campground and other visitor amenities set against the riverbank near Chickaloon. Its position at this specific highway mile places it within reach of the mountain for which it is named.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

King Mountain State Recreation Site is in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, 13.8 miles east of Sutton-Alpine. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.