Cozihaus

Easiest from Cozihaus on Blodgett Lake

Nancy Lake State Recreation Area

Nancy Lake State Recreation Area sits off the Parks Highway north of Wasilla, centered on the Nancy Lake Canoe Trail System — a network of small lakes connected by short portages. It's a genuine paddling destination, not just a lake to look at, with camping and public-use cabins for a longer stay.

Who this suits

Paddlers and campers who want real lake-country time rather than a single overlook — a bigger commitment than a scenic stop, best for guests bringing or renting a canoe or kayak.

A plan that works

  1. Turn off the Parks Highway at Mile 67.3 onto Nancy Lake Parkway — it's a real destination, not a pull-off.
  2. Bring your own canoe or kayak, or plan ahead for a rental — this isn't a walk-up equipment stop.
  3. Treat it as a half day minimum if you want real time on the water; longer if you're camping or renting a cabin.

Drive and timing, honestly

  • Off the Parks Highway at Mile 67.3, north of Wasilla. No drive time is stated from either property — none has been measured.

What we won’t promise

  • We cannot promise canoe or kayak rental availability — check ahead.
  • We cannot promise campsite or public-use cabin availability. Campsites are first-come, first-served with no online reservations.
  • We cannot promise current trail, water, or ice conditions.

Practical notes

  • 22,685 acres, managed by Alaska State Parks — the Nancy Lake Canoe Trail System connects multiple lakes by water and short portages.
  • Public-use cabins sit on several lakes (including Red Shirt, Lynx, Nancy, James, and Bald), reachable by foot, canoe, or floatplane.
  • Day-use and campsite fees apply; campsites have a 14-day limit and are first-come, first-served.

Where this experience fits

Both Cozihaus homes are on the map. This experience runs easier from Blodgett Lake.

Approximate areas, drawn for direction rather than to scale. Exact addresses are shared once a stay is confirmed.

  • Cozihaus on Blodgett LakeA natural base for Valley and northbound exploring — Hatcher Pass, Palmer, Talkeetna, and beyond.
  • Cozihaus in SpenardA natural base for Anchorage and Turnagain Arm — city experiences, the Chugach, Girdwood, Portage, and Whittier.

What this stay reaches

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