Overview
Buskin River State Recreation Site sits near Kodiak on Kodiak Island, offering 15 wooded sites along the Buskin River, one of the island’s top fisheries. Managed by Alaska State Parks, it’s surrounded by spruce forest and coastal beaches, featuring vault toilets, picnic shelters, and a wheelchair-accessible fishing platform for a versatile stay. This campground is a scenic base for campers looking to fish for sockeye, coho, and pink salmon, beachcomb, watch for bears and birds, or explore Kodiak’s wild charm, with the town just minutes away.
Location & Access
- Location: Near Kodiak, Kodiak Island, Alaska.
- Access: Reachable via paved roads off Rezanof Drive; it’s about a 10-minute drive southwest from downtown Kodiak, accessible by ferry or air from mainland Alaska.
- Seasonal Accessibility: Open May through September, typical for Alaska State Parks.
Campsite Details
- Number of Sites: 15 sites,, suitable for tents and RVs of varying sizes.
Amenities & Facilities
- Restrooms: Vault toilets available.
- Water: Drinking water provided on-site.
- Additional Amenities: Each site includes a fire ring; two picnic shelters and a handicapped-accessible fishing platform are available.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- On-Site Activities: Fish for sockeye, coho, pink salmon, and Dolly Varden in the Buskin River, beachcomb the shore, watch for bears and seabirds, or hike trails to WWII relics.
- Nearby Attractions: Kodiak, 5 miles northeast, offers the Baranof Museum and Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center; Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park, nearby, provides coastal trails.
