Knik River Public Use Area
Palmer, Alaska
About
The Knik River Public Use Area (KRPUA) is a legislatively designated area managed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Mining, Land, and Water, Southcentral Regional Office. The area provides a full-spectrum of outdoor recreational opportunities, including riding of off-highway vehicles (OHV's), hunting, fishing, trapping, target shooting, boating, flying planes, horseback riding, biking, hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. The area is rugged and remote, with a dramatic backdrop of the Chugach Mountains and the alluvial gravel bars and winding braids of the Knik River. Land managers actively manage the area through partnerships with local community councils, local residents, and regional outdoor recreation interests groups and non-profit organizations.
Amenities
No amenities listed yet.
Available Site Types
- Tent Sites
Local Attractions
- Knik Glacier
- Knik River
- Pioneer Peak
- Jim Creek
- Bodenburg Creek
- Friday Creek
- Metal Creek
- Hunter Creek
- Chugach Mountains
Location
Palmer, AK 99645
Palmer, AK 99645
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of sites does Knik River Public Use Area offer?
Knik River Public Use Area offers Tent Sites.
What is there to do near Knik River Public Use Area?
Nearby attractions include Knik Glacier, Knik River, Pioneer Peak, Jim Creek, Bodenburg Creek, Friday Creek, Metal Creek, Hunter Creek, Chugach Mountains.
How is Knik River Public Use Area rated?
Knik River Public Use Area has a 4.6/5 rating based on 206 Google reviews.
How do I contact Knik River Public Use Area?
You can reach Knik River Public Use Area by phone at +1 907-269-8503. You can also contact them via their website at https://dnr.alaska.gov/mlw/knik-river-pua/.
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