Knik River Ranch
A campground, a working ranch, livestock/ equestrian supply and much more
The Campground
Cleaned up !
Those who joined us this summer realize the trash is gone, toilets are available and the area has been restored to the beautiful place it once was
The first season almost over
Winter is coming and only limited services will be offered
More improvements coming
Electrical power is now being added to enable irrigation, flush toilets and other improvements
The Ranch
The land: 93 acres in total
Only a small portion of the land is currently being used for camping
Pigs are primary
Free-range, sustainable, heritage breed Tamworth pigs will always constitute the majority of the livestock on the Ranch.
Horse friendly
Three horses currently on the Ranch, but the mare is in-foal and future plans include boarding and training.
Cattle
Building a herd will take time, but Nessie is the start. She s a Scottish Highlander heifer who's mother you may seen at the AK State Fair
Pheasants
We are working to develop a pheasant program
Hungarian Vizslas
The best dogs in the world!
All directly traceable to Hungarian bloodlines Dams and sires dual-registered to AKC and MEOE (Hungarian Kennel Club). Fully tested for joint problems and other potential genetic defects.
Alaska Equestrian Supply
Over-sized horse, rodeo and livestock equipment is our specialty
Primarily corral panels, but anything in the Tarter USA catalog is available for special order.
Primarily Horses, but also Yaks, Llamas, Sheep, Goats, Hogs , Reindeer, Cattle and more
We have delivered equipment from Kodiak to Chena Hot Springs. From the Native villages of Stebbins and St. Michael's to the North Slope. Our Tarter corral panels, stock tanks and other equipment are serving the needs of the horse community, farmers, the oil industry, Rodeo Alaska, and the Alaska State Fair.