Seventeenmile Lake is a 100-acre waterbody located 2.3 miles west of Sutton and 9 miles northeast of Palmer in Alaska's Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The lake features a public access point with a hardened gravel boat ramp reached via a series of connecting roads from Mile 57.9 of the Glenn Highway. From the gravel parking area, which accommodates up to 6 vehicles with room for 3 boat trailers, it's a 40-yard walk to the water along a well-maintained trail.

The lake is actively stocked by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, making it a destination for anglers pursuing lake trout, burbot, and landlocked salmon. The lake's location near Sutton provides opportunities to combine paddling with other outdoor activities, including hiking and fossil hunting in the surrounding area.

Basic amenities at the access point are limited - there are no restrooms, trash facilities, benches, or fire rings. The parking area and launch site are considered "user-friendly" and support both summer and winter recreation activities. The site is owned and managed by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.

For those interested in extending their paddling adventure, nearby Coyote Lake Recreation Area offers additional water access opportunities. The surrounding area features historical attractions, including the Alpine Historical Park which showcases remnants of the region's coal mining heritage. Paddlers should note that the area experiences typical Alaskan seasonal variations, though the lake remains popular for recreation throughout the summer months.

The lake is situated in a broader recreational landscape that includes multiple state and national parks within an hour's drive, including Chugach State Park (27 miles) and Chugach National Forest (31 miles), offering opportunities to combine lake paddling with other outdoor adventures in the region.