Where is the lodge located?

You will find us at the very end of the Knik River Road, an extension of the Old Glenn Highway. This area is a well kept secret: even most Alaskans don’t know the existence of this road, extending 11 miles into the mountains. Yet it’s only one hour by car to Anchorage and just a half hour to Palmer. See below for directions.

Easy travel to Denali, Kenai , Valdez, Glenallen, Fairbanks, Seward and Homer

Two of Alaska’s major highways connect at the mount of the Knik River Valley, so whether you are traveling north to Denali National Park, south to Seward and Homer on the Kenai Peninsula or east to Glenallen and Valdez, the Knik River Lodge fits in every itinerary.

Deluxe transportation available

Upon request we can provide shuttle service to Anchorage or the cruise ports of Whittier and Seward. We also service many other locations like Denali, Homer, Valdez and Fairbanks. Our on-site helicopter is also available for a quick and convenient transfer to any of the above locations and more. Please contact us for details.

Driving directions

From Anchorage: travel north on the Glenn Highway. Continue for approx. 30 minutes until you pass the exit Eklutna Lake. Take the next exit marked "Old Glenn Highway" and follow the exit east into the mountains. The Knik River is now on the left hand side of the road. Continue for 8.5 miles until you reach the Knik River Bridge. Do not cross the bridge, but follow the Knik River to the east. This is the Knik River Road. Follow the road for 11.2 miles where it ends at the lodge.

From Denali / Wasilla: travel south on the Parks Highway towards Anchorage. Continue until you cross the Knik River Bridge. Take the next exit marked "Old Glenn Highway" and follow the exit east into the mountains. The Knik River is now on the left hand side of the road. Continue for 8.5 miles until you reach the Knik River Bridge. Do not cross the bridge, but follow the Knik River to the east. This is the Knik River Road. Follow the road for 11.2 miles where it ends at the lodge.

From Valdez / Palmer: follow the Glenn Highway to the west. In Palmer, take the Old Glenn Highway (left at the first lights when you drive into Palmer) and continue south for approximately 7.5 miles. You'll cross the Matanuska River and drive through "the Butte" before reaching the Knik River Bridge. Across the bridge take a sharp left on the Knik River Road. Follow the road for 11.2 miles where it ends at the lodge.