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Pinochle Trail Campground

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· Sutton Alpine, Matanuska Susitna, Alaska
2 acres hosted by Robert & Iwona P.
1 lodging site · 8 RV/tent sites
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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.
Activities
Biking
Hiking
Horseback riding
Off-roading (OHV)
Natural features
Forest
River, stream, or creek
Mountainous
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210 ratings · 143 reviews
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Ryan V.recommends
September 2, 2024
Pinochle Trail Campground
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.
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Ratnanjali A.recommends
August 19, 2024
Pinochle Trail Campground
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!
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Terri B.recommends
August 12, 2024
Pinochle Trail Campground
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.
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Ed C.recommends
August 4, 2024
Pinochle Trail Campground
Nice level sites. The pit toilets were disgusting. They hadn’t been cleaned in quite sometime.
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Gene M.recommends
August 4, 2024
Pinochle Trail Campground
Quiet and Peaceful
This is a very peaceful place to camp. Very close to Pinochle Trail. Far enough off the Glenn Hwy that you don't hear highway noise. Great views.
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Jill P.recommends
August 4, 2024
Pinochle Trail Campground
Nice, quiet and clean campground. Will definitely be back!
Location
Sutton Alpine, Matanuska Susitna, Alaska, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Ahtna Nenn’ and Dënéndeh First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Robert & Iwona P.

Joined in May 2020
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