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.
Kenai Fjords National Park
Denali National Park
Lake Clark National Park
Wrangell–St. Elias National Park
Katmai National Park
Kluane National Park
Best time to visit Kenai Fjords National Park. Getting to Kenai Fjords National Park. Camping at Kenai Fjords National Park.
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.