National parks near Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska
The closest national park to Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska is Kenai Fjords National Park — about 117 mi (188 km) away, or roughly 3 hr 13 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Matanuska-Susitna Borough
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenai Fjords National Park | 117 mi (188 km) | 3 hr 13 min | Best as a weekend |
| Denali National Park | 124 mi (200 km) | 3 hr 23 min | Best as a weekend |
| Lake Clark National Park | 139 mi (224 km) | 3 hr 45 min | Best as a weekend |
| Wrangell–St. Elias National Park | 250 mi (402 km) | 6 hr 22 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Katmai National Park | 288 mi (463 km) | 7 hr 16 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kluane National Park | 376 mi (606 km) | 9 hr 21 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Gates of the Arctic National Park | 441 mi (711 km) | 10 hr 54 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Glacier Bay National Park | 478 mi (770 km) | 11 hr 46 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Kobuk Valley National Park | 490 mi (788 km) | 12 hr 2 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Vuntut National Park | 543 mi (875 km) | 13 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
Kenai Fjords National Park, about 117 mi (188 km) away and roughly 3 hr 13 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Matanuska-Susitna Borough in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.