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Pinochle Trail Campground

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· Sutton Alpine, Matanuska Susitna, Alaska
2 acres hosted by Jordan M.
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. 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.
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Grady M.recommends
July 8, 2024
Pinochle Trail Campground
Great views! Great campground!
We stayed at site 7. Great view! The campground was well maintained and the outhouses were fully stocked. We tried to find a camp site at the matanuska glacier campground and it was full. This campground seems much more accommodating. Finally, camp site 7 was level! Did not have to level my camper.
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Gabe C.recommends
July 6, 2024
Pinochle Trail Campground
Beautiful spot! Far enough from the main road for a relaxing stop even on a busy weekend!
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Heather P.recommends
July 5, 2024
Pinochle Trail Campground
We had a great time at the campground. It was clean and quiet and had a great view of the glacier! I would stay here again!
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Berlyn H.recommends
June 30, 2024
Pinochle Trail Campground
Was great! the tent camping areas are decently spread out with trees all around. some construction sounds were going on while i was there but it didn’t bother me at all. wasn’t packed, super nice view.
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Trey S.recommends
June 28, 2024
Pinochle Trail Campground
Would Stay Again
Peaceful stay for a couple of weeknights. We were the only ones there most of the time. Nice view of the glacier from a couple spots toward the back. Easy in and out from a front spot with our 34 foot rig.
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Sean R.recommends
June 27, 2024
Pinochle Trail Campground
Great views
Great views. We had a nice night. Easy in and out.
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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 Jordan M.

Joined in May 2020
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