Cooper Landing Area RV Parks & Campgrounds
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16 sites in a wooded setting. There’s a family friendly trail that leads to Ptarmigan Lake. It’s a seven mile round trip and you’ll see sheep and goats along the way. There’s also good trout and Dolly Varden fishing, so bring your gear.
Trail River Campground, at Mile 24 of the Seward Highway near Moose Pass, offers 91 wooded sites in Chugach National Forest. With access to Kenai Lake and the Kenai River, it features vault toilets, fire rings, and a volleyball area. Surrounded by spruce and mountains, it’s a scenic base for fishing, hiking, and enjoying the Kenai Peninsula, with Seward a short drive to the south.
Engineer Lake Campground, along Skilak Lake Road near Sterling, offers 3 wooded sites on quiet Engineer Lake shores. Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, it features vault toilets, fire pits, and lake access for a primitive stay. This secluded retreat is ideal for fishing Dolly Varden and landlocked salmon, paddling, and enjoying wilderness, with Sterling nearby.
Quartz Creek campground is situated on the banks of sparkling Kenai Lake. This is a great spot to cool off on a hot day. Kenai Lake has a good sandy swimming beach and a trail that follows along nearby Quartz Creek. Cast your line for some awesome fly-fishing at the creek or look for the nearby horse stable for a scenic ride.
Peterson Lake Campground, located along Skilak Lake Road near Sterling in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, offers 4 wooded sites beside the lake. Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, it provides lake access, fire rings, and a quiet, primitive stay. It’s a secluded spot for trout fishing, floatplane watching, or hiking refuge trails, with Sterling’s services a short drive away.
Crescent Creek Campground, near Cooper Landing in Alaska’s Chugach National Forest, offers 9 tent-only sites along a scenic creek. Nestled among spruce and hemlock, it features vault toilets, fire rings, and peaceful creekside access. Ideal for fishing Dolly Varden, hiking Crescent Creek Trail, or exploring the Kenai Peninsula, with Kenai Lake just a short distance away.
Camp out at this quiet, clearwater lake, along Skilak Lake Road in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, where glaciers once stood over 2,000 feet tall. There’s opportunities for fishing (and a boat launch) and a picnic area along the shore. All campsites are available on a first-come, first served basis.
Primrose Landing Campground, at Mile 17 of the Seward Highway near Kenai Lake, offers 8 wooded sites in Chugach National Forest. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, it features vault toilets, fire rings, lake access, and a boat ramp. This peaceful spot is perfect for trout fishing, hiking the Primrose Trail to Lost Lake, or enjoying Kenai Peninsula views, with Seward nearby.
Find out how the sockeye salmon in this lake benefit from the clear waters.
Cooper Creek Campground, at Mile 50.7 of the Sterling Hwy near Sterling, offers 26 campsites (3 tent-only) along Cooper Creek in Chugach National Forest. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, it’s surrounded by spruce with access to the creek and Kenai River. With vault toilets and fire rings, it’s a peaceful base for salmon fishing, hiking Resurrection Pass Trail, or exploring the Kenai Peninsula.
Jean Lake Campground, near Sterling in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, offers 3 quiet campsites along Jean Lake off Swanson River Road. Surrounded by spruce and wetlands, it has lake access but no formal amenities. Campers can fish for trout, paddle the calm waters, or watch for wildlife like moose and loons, with the town of Sterling’s services just a short drive away.
Lower Ohmer Lake Campground, 75.3 miles off the Sterling Highway on Skilak Lake Road, offers 3 wooded sites on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula. Managed by Alaska State Parks, it features vault toilets, lake access, and a rough boat launch. This quiet, primitive campground is ideal for fishing Dolly Varden and trout, paddling the lake, or enjoying the Kenai wilderness near Sterling.
Kelly Lake Campground, in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge near Sterling, offers 4 open sites along the lake in a quiet roadside setting. Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, it features fire rings, lake access, and a simple, primitive atmosphere. Campers can fish for trout, paddle a kayak or canoe, and enjoy the peaceful solitude of the refuge, with Sterling close by.
Watson Lake Campground, near Sterling in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, offers 40 wooded sites along the quiet shores of Watson Lake. Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, it features lake access and fire rings for a peaceful, primitive stay. It’s an ideal base for fishing rainbow trout, paddling a kayak or canoe, or enjoying the solitude of the refuge, with Sterling close by.
Upper Skilak Lake Campground, in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge near Sterling, offers 26 wooded sites with waterfront access. Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, it features vault toilets, fire rings, and views of Skilak Lake. It’s a peaceful base for trout fishing, hiking the Skilak Loop trails, or enjoying the refuge’s natural beauty, with Sterling close by.
Russian River Campground, at Mile 54 of the Sterling Highway near Cooper Landing, offers 83 wooded sites with access to the Russian and Kenai Rivers. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, it features vault toilets, fire rings, and spruce surroundings for an angler-friendly stay. It’s a popular base for salmon fishing, hiking to Russian River Falls, or enjoying the Kenai Peninsula’s scenic beauty.
Located near Russian River Falls. Bear resistant locker and campfire ring.
The six-room B&B, in a log building, is strictly no-frills, but you’ll find clean, comfortable rooms with one double bed and one twin bed. While they may be basic, you won’t find more affordable lodging in the area — there’s even a continental breakfast. It’s the perfect choice for hardcore fishermen and adventurers who want a warm, clean, affordable room to return to in the evening.
Bear-resistant locker and campfire ring. Less than a mile from Aspen Flats Cabin.
2 campsites. bear resistant locker and fire rings. Situated on the north shore of Upper Russian Lake with views of lake and mountain skyline.
Mile 5.86 Russian Lakes Trail. In the forest with few amenities.
Few amenities. Near several small lakes.
Bear-resistant locker and fire ring. Less than two miles from the east trailhead near Cooper Lake.
Close to Barber Cabin, with bear-resistant locker, campfire ring and outhouse access.