10 State Parks in Alaska That You Shouldn't Miss

November 21, 2021 Oliva Fomby

Alaska is divided into five regions: far north, interior, southwest, south central, and inside passage. Although it takes a long time to see the entire state, you can travel through the regions by boat, car, bus, or plane. Hike through the mountains, or venture out on a deep sea fishing or whale watching excursion. Get in touch with nature by camping in the wilderness, or experience your preferred degree of class and luxury in the beautiful, active cities of Anchorage and Fairbanks. 
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1. Kachemak Bay State Park

Homer, AK 99603 +1 907-262-5581 http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/kbay/kbayl.htm
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5.0 based on 183 reviews

Kachemak Bay State Park

This enormous state park, largely unexplored wilderness, includes glaciers, rivers and waterfalls and offers a 10-mile coastline strip that is excellent for fishing and kayaking. Wildlife sightings include puffins, eagles, sea otters, seals, porpoises and whales.

Reviewed By RobinC789 - Falls Church, United States

This is a stunningly gorgeous park with a fantastically maintained and marked trail to a chilly glacier lake.

2. McNeil River State Game Sanctuary

North End of Alaska Peninsula, AK http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=mcneilriver.main
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

McNeil River State Game Sanctuary

The most popular area for viewing bears in Alaska.

3. North Fork Eagle River

Eagle River Road Mile 7.2, Eagle River, Anchorage, AK http://www.alaska.org/detail/north-fork-eagle-river
Excellent
75%
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

North Fork Eagle River

4. Gruening State Historical Park

24 Glacier Highway, Juneau, AK 99801 +1 907-269-8700 http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspunits/southeast/ernestgrushp.htm
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Gruening State Historical Park

5. Eveline State Recreation Area

Alpine Meadows Drive, Fritz Creek, AK
Excellent
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Eveline State Recreation Area

6. Anchor River State Recreation Area

Anchor River Road, Anchor Point, AK +1 907-262-5581 http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/anchoriv.htm
Excellent
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5.0 based on 28 reviews

Anchor River State Recreation Area

7. Government Peak Recreation Area

North Mountain Trails Drive, Palmer, AK 99645 +1 907-745-9577 http://www.matsugov.us/trails/gpra-winter
Excellent
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5.0 based on 15 reviews

Government Peak Recreation Area

Reviewed By AlaskanTravelBuddies

We had our wedding at the Chalet and it was absolutely beautiful! Sierra was so helpful and kind in making our day a wonderful experience!

8. Denali State Park

George Parks Highway, Trapper Creek, AK 99683 +1 907-733-1237 http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/denali1.htm
Excellent
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5.0 based on 88 reviews

Denali State Park

Reviewed By NYDOT - Ormond Beach, United States

We took the official Denali tour thru Princess Cruisetours. Paid extra to take the longer tour. This was the first driver we met on our Princess tour who was actually knowledgeable and was a competent driver. We had previously had several young people transport us and they were terrible. One girl almost tipped the bus taking a left turn too fast. In my opinion, Princess is not properly supervising or training these kids. It is scary since they are driving 40+ folks at one time and are not competent. The Denali driver was wonderful. He had cameras on the bus so we are able to see a Mom and bear Cubs high up on the mountains. It was fantastic. The views of Denali are spectacular but I would never use Princess again. They are cutting corners and it is evident. Go with a different company.

9. Chilkat State Park

7 Mile Mud Bay Road, Haines, AK 99827 http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspunits/southeast/chilkatislands.htm
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5.0 based on 22 reviews

Chilkat State Park

10. Chena River State Recreation Area

3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709-4609 +1 907-885-4363 http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/units/chena/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 241 reviews

Chena River State Recreation Area

Located just north of Fairbanks, this area offer many trails for day hikes.

Reviewed By RedRoniNp - Nashville, United States

We have been to the area several times now and amazed at the beauty. Even had a surprise moose encounter with twins. Worth the visit.

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