Colony InnvsBird Creek Campground
Both hotels are rated highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Bird Creek Campground ranks slightly better than Colony Inn. Bird Creek Campground has a TripExpert Score of 73 with praise from 1 reviewers such as Frommer's.
Colony Inn
325 E. Elmwood, Palmer, AK
From $116/night
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Refrigerator
Lonely Planet
"An old teacher's dorm built during Roosevelt's settling of the Matanuska Valley, the Colony Inn retains the feeling of its original purpose, minus the house mother." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The 12 rooms are spacious (especially the corner rooms), well kept and equipped with TVs, pedestal sinks and whirlpool tubs. There’s an inviting parlor for reading, furnished with antiques." Full review
Bird Creek Campground
Seward Hwy. Mile 101, Girdwood, AK
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
Frommer's
"This state park campground is beloved by fishermen as it's right across the road from one of the area’s best salmon streams" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Popular for fishing, hiking and, best of all, the sound of the bore tide rushing by your tent...there are also two cabins you can reserve in advance." Full review
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Remind children and morons to stay off the deadly mudflats.