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    Nancy Lakes Recreation Area

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    #7 of 11 things to do in Wasilla
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    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
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    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
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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

    1  Thank Kanbaatar
    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.

    Thank hdedsouth
    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.

    1  Thank H H
    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

    1  Thank creebol
    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

    Thank alaskatrini
    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.

    Thank GBradRogers
    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

    Thank Kim B
    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

    1  Thank HollyWR
    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

    2  Thank Diane M
    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

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