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Big Bear RV Park
Overview
Overview
Big Bear RV Park in Palmer, Alaska, serves as a welcoming home base for travelers exploring the Matanuska-Susitna Valley. This park offers a convenient stopover for those navigating the scenic highways of the Last Frontier. Designed with a practical layout, it focuses on providing a comfortable environment for RVers looking to balance accessibility with the rugged charm of Alaskan landscapes. It provides a straightforward, no-nonsense lodging experience that appeals to travelers seeking reliability.
Location & Surroundings
Situated in the heart of Palmer, the park is perfectly positioned for outdoor enthusiasts. You are surrounded by the iconic, jagged peaks of the Chugach and Talkeetna Mountains, offering stunning mountain views right from your campsite. The location provides easy access to the Glenn Highway, making it a strategic point for those venturing further into interior Alaska or heading toward the Kenai Peninsula. The surrounding area remains quiet while keeping you near essential local services.
Amenities & Park Features
The park is well-equipped to handle the needs of modern travelers. Guests can expect full hookup sites that simplify the setup process after a long day of driving. The facility is designed to be big-rig friendly, offering spacious pull-through sites that accommodate larger motorhomes and fifth wheels with ease. Additionally, the park features clean laundry facilities and reliable high-speed internet access, ensuring you stay connected and comfortable throughout your stay in the Alaskan wilderness.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Palmer is a hub for adventure and local culture. Visitors often head to the nearby Knik Glacier for guided glacier trekking or scenic flight tours that showcase the vast ice fields. For those interested in agriculture, the Palmer area is famous for its massive vegetables grown under the midnight sun. You can also explore local hiking trails that lead to breathtaking overlooks, offering the perfect opportunity to photograph the unique flora and fauna found only in this part of the state.
Who This Park Is Best For
Big Bear RV Park is an ideal choice for road-tripping families and solo adventurers who value accessibility and clean, functional facilities over luxury resort amenities. It is particularly well-suited for travelers planning an extended exploration of the Mat-Su Valley. If you want a quiet, reliable home base that allows for easy day trips to local glaciers and mountain trails, this park offers exactly what you need for a successful Alaskan RV journey.
Features & Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Discounts
- Facility
- Internet
- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
Reviews
Lorie Small
This KOA journey was pretty nice. We liked how it was arranged in a circle with both back ends and drive-through for RVs. It had a lot of nice grass and a playground for the kids. It wasn't a very big park, so only some of the sites were full hook ups. The others were electric only. That was fine with us, since we were only there for two nights.
Donna Smith
This was a one night stop on our way to Homer. It was easy to get to and the staff was very friendly. Our site was a pull thru FHU and was easy to get in to. The sites are spacious. Bathrooms and showers were great. There are plenty of tent sites and some cabin sites. The laundry room had plenty of washers and dryers. They charge $3.50 for the washer and $3.50 for the dryer. There is a change machine for you to get change. There is a small sofa to sit at our a chair. There is a table for folding. They have a nice playground for kids. We will be staying here again in August on our way to Valdez.
Tom Henderson
This is a really nice KOA. The sites are a bit larger than what I have seen with other KOA campgrounds and the restrooms and showers are super clean. I appreciate that very much. The staff is attentive and helpful plus friendly. The campground has a covered area with seating and a grill (it’s very clean!) that makes for a nice place to socialize with fellow campers. All in all, a super nice KOA that I think you will like.
Cheryl Ware
Very friendly and helpful. We actually canceled our reservation at another rv park so that we can come back here in a few weeks. Laundry is clean and has lots of washers and dryers. Coin machine right in the laundry. Gift shop has many reasonably priced items. Staff were welcoming and very helpful.
Vicki Woods
Office staff was exceptional supporting our travel from Tok when we had a break down, she went above and beyond to arrange our stay. The laundry area and overall site was clean and well kept. The location was easy to access right off the highway. This was a good stop for us on our way south. The only reason we rated a 4 was our neighbor had 2 small dogs who did not clean up after them. We were stepping in it to hook up our camper. We did let the office know.