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Grand View Cafe & RV Campground
Overview
Grand View Cafe & RV Campground is a scenic stop located along the Glenn Highway in Glacier View, Alaska. This family-owned destination provides a welcoming atmosphere for travelers exploring the Matanuska Valley. It is widely recognized for combining traditional camping services with a famous on-site cafe that offers stunning panoramic views. The park serves as a comfortable base camp for those wanting to experience the rugged beauty of the Alaskan interior while enjoying modern conveniences.
Location & Surroundings
Situated at Mile 109.7 of the Glenn Highway, the park offers some of the most accessible glacier views in the entire state. Travelers are treated to a direct sightline of the Matanuska Glacier and the surrounding peaks of the Chugach Mountains. The environment is characterized by sub-alpine terrain and expansive Alaskan skies. Its position on a National Scenic Byway ensures that the journey to and from the campground is just as visually spectacular as the destination itself.
Amenities & Park Features
The campground is thoughtfully designed to accommodate various setups, offering full hookup RV sites with both 30 and 50-amp service options. Large pull-thru spots make navigation significantly easier for big rigs traveling through the winding mountain roads. Guests have access to clean restrooms, hot showers, and essential laundry facilities. The centerpiece of the park is the Grand View Cafe, where visitors can enjoy home-cooked meals and legendary fresh pies while looking out over the ice fields from the dining room.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
The primary draw for guests is the Matanuska Glacier, located just a few minutes away. Many visitors use the park as a convenient staging ground for guided glacier treks, ice climbing adventures, or river rafting. Nearby trails offer excellent opportunities for hiking and bird watching, while the Matanuska River provides scenic vistas for photographers. Wildlife sightings, including moose and bald eagles, are common in this corridor, making it a prime spot for nature photography and wilderness exploration.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is ideal for road trippers seeking a scenic mountain retreat with easy highway access. It specifically appeals to photographers and nature lovers who want to wake up to mountain views every morning. It is also a perfect fit for travelers who appreciate the convenience of a high-quality cafe and gift shop right on the property. Because of its spacious pull-thru sites, it is highly recommended for RVers navigating large motorhomes through Alaska’s interior who want a reliable and beautiful place to rest.
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- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
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- Internet
- On-Site Rentals
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User Reviews
Aki Lena
This RV campground is fantastic! The hostess is super nice and welcoming. When we arrived last night, it was closed because she had gone to a neighbor's house for a party. She happened to come back and let us order food and check in. They have showers, toilets, and a laundry room. They also provide water, wastewater, and electricity. It's very convenient and highly recommended.
1945buster
The campsites are in a big gravel lot, but excellent laundry and shower facilities. You won't get friendlier service at any café or better pies and pizza. This is our second time here and it is amazing! Also get the dumplings!!
Suzy Roulston
We were scheduled to spend one night here before heading home but decided to extend our stay 3 days. We drove to Valdez one day but spent the others here hiking, viewing the glacier and watching the sheep on the mountain through our scope. We ate dinner one night. I chose from their asian menu which was very good. Mark was very helpful and informative. Thank you!
Mikiko Boyle
Love this place!!! Friendly services. We actually stopped by twice during our trip to Valdez on the way in and out...because we knew we can get a great service. They have also awesome coffee!! Pizza is only available after 3 pm... and it's good. There are a short trail behind the building too.
Heabber Scebber
I'll start by saying if you're looking for fast food, it's not here. This is a family business, and they all work very hard, every day, all day, to run this spot! So it may not be the hilton, but the food was good, the owners are very sweet, and I spent 5 days here and loved it. Things were a bit crazy 🤪 because of the 4th of July crowd. But Mark and his wife kept things moving with a smile. I'll be back next year for sure!