Big Lake (Dena'ina: K'enaka Bena[2])is a census-designated place (CDP) in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Alaska, United States. It is part of the Anchorage, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Located on the shore of its namesake lake, Big Lake, Alaska is a popular destination for recreation in Alaska's Mat-Su Valley, including boating, parks, camping, fishing, and jet skiing.

Big Lake lies at the western end of the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, for many centuries the home of the Dena’ina Indians of Cook Inlet in South Central Alaska. Building a sophisticated maritime culture, the …

During the winter months, Big Lake transforms into a winter wonderland. Ice fishing tents pop up and pepper the lake, with anglers drilling through the frozen surface to try their luck catching Arctic char …

Big Lake, Alaska, is a scenic community 13 miles from Wasilla. It offers year-round outdoor activities like boating, fishing, skiing, and mushing. Three state parks and stunning natural beauty make it a haven …

Big Lake is known as Alaska's Year-Round Playground resulting in large weekend and seasonal population increases as the area teems with people who have come to enjoy the many recreational …

With 67 miles shoreline, the size of this lake is downright remarkable and truly lives up to its name. Big Lake, located north of Wasilla on the Parks Highway (Hwy. 3), offers a bounty of year-round …

Surf under the Midnight Sun At Wakesurf Alaska we strive to bring professional, fun, and safe watersport activities to Big Lake, AK. We offer a range of options such as wakesurfing, wakeboarding, …

Sep 21, 2023 · "Alaska's Year-Round Playground," is the slogan of Big Lake. It is a natural lake located 15 miles from Wasilla, where the Iditarod dog sled race begins. There are cabins, hotels, resorts, and …

Nestled in the heart of the Matanuska-Susitna Valley, just 60 miles north of Anchorage, Big Lake is one of Alaska’s most beloved recreation and residential destinations.