Flat, gravel spaces at Pinochle Trailhead in Glacier View, Alaska. Great hiking, biking, ATV or snow machine on historic trail. Tents, trucks, cars, campers, RVs, dogsleds .... whatever you can fit is welcome.
8 spaces with tables and fire rings. There is also an "Open Camping Area" in back that larger groups may like. Although a number may be assigned at booking, just pick the best available camp space that works for you on arrivial. You'll need to bring your own water and keep a clean camp.
Pinochle Trail goes north into the backcountry for around 12 miles and joins other trails.
Pinochle trail is a section of the ancient Knik - Nelchina Trail used by natives, trappers, miners and hunters for eons. It traverses the natural route from the Matanuska Valley up and over the mountain range into Copper River country.
Hicks was one of the early guides who had a cabin at Hicks Creek and served with U.S. Army Lieutenant Joseph Castner to brushwack a trail northwest for Captain Glenn in 1898. Described in his journal as at "Tale of Hardship and Suffering" they ended up eating their mules and shoes before reaching their goal far to the north. Today we use these trails with relative ease compared to the old timers but the scenery and mud holes remind us of what they went through. 8 Flat, gravel spaces at Pinochle Trailhead in Glacier View, Alaska. Great hiking, biking, ATV or snowmachine on historic trail. Tents, trucks, cars, campers, RVs, dogsleds .... whatever you can fit is welcome. 8 spaces with tables and fire rings. There is also an "Open Camping Area" in back that larger groups may like. Pinochle Trail goes north into the backcountry for around 12 miles and joins other trails. You'll need to bring your own water and keep a clean camp. Despite a site number you may get at booking, just pick the best available camp space on arriving.
RV details
Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, Campervans, and Cars allowed
Vehicles under 45 feet allowed
Pull in, back in or park sideways .... whatever works best. Move the fire ring or picnic table if needed. There are currently 5 finished campsites in front with tables and fire rings and 2 in back that are almost finished. It's a new campground and we're working out the issues as they come up. Check open dates and pay online to camp.
Pull-in site
Pull in, back in or park sideways .... whatever works best. Move the fire ring or picnic table if needed. There are currently 5 finished campsites in front with tables and fire rings and 2 in back that are almost finished. It's a new campground and we're working out the issues as they come up. Check open dates and pay online to camp.
Accommodates slideouts
Pull in, back in or park sideways .... whatever works best. Move the fire ring or picnic table if needed. There are currently 5 finished campsites in front with tables and fire rings and 2 in back that are almost finished. It's a new campground and we're working out the issues as they come up. Check open dates and pay online to camp.
Surface type: Loose Gravel
Surface levelness: Flat
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
RV/tent site
Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.
6 guests max per site
Campfires allowed
Private. Fire rings in spaces 1 through 8
Toilet available
Portable toilet. Outhouses in back overflow area
Pets allowed
On leash
Picnic table present
Picnic tables in spaces 1 through 5
No potable water
Bring your own water
No showers
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
Wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
During some snow conditions in winter 4WD is recommended
During your trip
Follow the
Leave it better
Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
This is a great small primitive camping site with clean pit toilets in a beautiful location. Campsite number seven has an especially great view.
April D.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent · With pets
We loved the cabin and campground. They were very accommodating when we asked to trade tent site with an open cabin ! Thank you . We are already talking about future trips !
Ryan V.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
19 ft travel trailer
First time camping there. I had a question and the hosts were extremely quick to answer, we will definitely be making this a frequent camping spot.
Ratnanjali A.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
30 ft travel trailer · With pets
We dry camped in our camper trailer with the most AMAZING view of Matanuska. The grounds are well kept, quiet, and tucked away from the sound of the highway. Just a few minutes from glacier access and some good coffee spots! We will defintely be back!
Terri B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
34 ft travel trailer
This was a great weekend get away from the masses and tourist. COMPLETE Solitude. Clean camp, ATV and walking trail across the street, quiet and PLENTY OF room for our 34ft travel trailer and 1 ton. We were even able to get a fire going Saturday night. Definitely be back.
Ed C.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
26 ft travel trailer
Nice level sites. The pit toilets were disgusting. They hadn’t been cleaned in quite sometime.
Location
Sutton, Matanuska Susitna, Alaska, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Ahtna Nenn’ and Dënéndeh First Nations according to