---
title: "Knik River Public Use Area — Public Use Area Campground in Alaska, United States | Campstr"
url: https://campstr.com/campgrounds/alaska/knik-river-public-use-area
description: "A vast wilderness area near Palmer offering free dispersed camping and extensive trails for off-road enthusiasts."
lang: en
---

# Knik River Public Use Area

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Palmer, Alaska, United States

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A vast wilderness area near Palmer offering free dispersed camping and extensive trails for off-road enthusiasts.

The Knik River Public Use Area (KRPUA) encompasses approximately 200,000 acres of state-owned land managed by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources. Located near Palmer in the Knik River Valley, it is a premier destination for rugged outdoor recreation, including dispersed camping, off-road vehicle (OHV) use, hunting, fishing, and boating. The area features a dramatic landscape of glacial rivers, gravel bars, and the Chugach Mountains, offering a true Alaskan wilderness experience.

### Site Types Available

Dispersed Sites

Unimproved Sites

#### For Your RV

##### Camping Types

RV Sites

Tent Sites

#### Rules & Policies

Allowed

Pets

Private and federally owned lands within the area are not subject to KRPUA enforcement regulations.

Allowed

Generators

Allowed

Campfires

Allowed

Alcohol

Starting from

$

0

0

907-269-8400dnr.pic@alaska.gov
Visit Website: https://dnr.alaska.gov/mlw/knik-river-pua/

#### Address

Old Glenn Highway
Palmer, Alaska
99645
United States

#### GPS Coordinates

61.526972, -149.003917

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## Getting Here

Palmer, Alaska, United States

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## Camp Weather

Palmer, Alaska, United States

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