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Nancy Lakes Recreation Area

Name: Nancy Lakes Recreation Area
Address: Wasilla, Alaska
Rating: 4.0

22 Reviews

#7 of 11 things to do in Wasilla

Nature & Parks

Wasilla, AK

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“Nancy Lake Recreation Area, Milepost 67.3, Parks Hwy, Wasilla, Alaska.”

For nigh onto 26-years, going North to Fairbanks and back South to Anchorage, Alaska, I have driven... read more

Reviewed October 11, 2018

Kanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

“Great attraction”

Very nice quiet area. Great scenery and great for a family outing. Good area for a picnic or walks... read more

Reviewed June 6, 2017

H H

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4.0 22 reviews

Excellent47%
Very good36%
Average4%
Poor4%
Terrible9%

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“nice lake”(2 reviews)

“parks highway”(2 reviews)

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Interconnected system of lakes great for canoeing.

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Kanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

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Reviewed October 11, 2018

Nancy Lake Recreation Area, Milepost 67.3, Parks Hwy, Wasilla, Alaska.

For nigh onto 26-years, going North to Fairbanks and back South to Anchorage, Alaska, I have driven past the entrance to the Nancy Lakes Recreation Area, located at Milepost 67.3, on the Parks Highway, North of Wasilla, Alaska. Thanks only to Trip Advisor, on this...More

Date of experience: September 2018

1 Thank Kanbaatar

hdedsouth

4431

Reviewed May 26, 2018

Not designed for the mobility impaired

I don't think Alaska complies with ADA laws at their parks, I am disabled and have difficulty walking, I have only found one place so far in the Palmer/Wasilla area that I can actually get to the water to fish.

Date of experience: May 2018

Thank hdedsouth

H H

1036

Reviewed June 6, 2017 via mobile

Great attraction

Very nice quiet area. Great scenery and great for a family outing. Good area for a picnic or walks. Very interesting history...we learned how it was named.

Date of experience: June 2017

1 Thank H H

creebol

Fort Collins, Colorado

28165

Reviewed November 27, 2016

East Paddling and Loons Galore

This is the perfect place for novice paddlers to get a taste of the Alaska lake country. There are loons on most of the lakes and you can easily paddle to within 20 feet of them to take photos. The cabins are great - simple,...More

Date of experience: June 2016

1 Thank creebol

alaskatrini

Palmer, Alaska

7216

Reviewed July 25, 2016

Portage chain of lakes.

Can kayak, or canoe from lake to lake. Lifetime of fun. Fantastic canoeing, or kayaking. Portaging through a chain of lanes. The lakes are secluded. Good access from parking lot. Canoes can be rented by hour or day. Great fishing. Pike, and trout. Peaceful. Serene....More

Date of experience: August 2015

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GBradRogers

Wasilla, Alaska

Reviewed July 13, 2016 via mobile

Canoe trail is fantastic!

We paddled the canoe trail and stayed in one of the state park cabins. The cabins are clean and spacious, and the scenery is Alaska at it's finest.

Date of experience: July 2016

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kime306

8432

Reviewed April 13, 2016

relaxing

This was a great place just to shut down for downtime. Nothing fancy at all but definately worth the visit

Date of experience: June 2015

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HollyWR

Anchorage, Alaska

Reviewed July 13, 2015

February Family Trip

We went out to Cabin #3 in February of 2015 – we had a wonderful experience! That fireplace can roar! We were actually too hot! But, loved it. Here is my blog post about the trip with plenty of photos. http://gneissweiss.blogspot.com/2015/02/nancy-lake-cabin.html

Date of experience: February 2015

1 Thank HollyWR

Diane M

Reviewed July 5, 2015

Dangerous

We rented Cabin #3 on Nancy Lake which is canoe in only. This would have been perfect if it was not for the motorboat traffic. On our way to the cabin a motorboat sped next to us tipping us over along with our gear and...More

Date of experience: July 2015

2 Thank Diane M

Mike J

Wasilla, Alaska

3316

Reviewed April 21, 2015

Winter review

Be advised that the majority of the road is not plowed during the winter so you have to park your rig and drive your snowmachine along Nancy Lake Parkway to the recreation area. We have a cabin in Willow and are able to ride the...More

Date of experience: January 2015

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