Stay Nearby

Clam Gulch Lodge sits on a bluff overlooking Cook Inlet and the volcanoes beyond. Enjoy world-class fishing, kayaking, glacier tours, and more.

Stay at Clam Gulch Lodge

In an area that’s famous for fishing, here is one spot where you don’t need a tackle box to blend in. As the name implies, this is a clamming town. Note: The Department of Fish & Game has closed clamming at Clam Gulch for the last several years. Please check the current status before harvesting.

Campground & State Recreation Area

The recreation area provides picnic sites, shelters, campsites, water and toilets. There are excellent views of Cook Inlet, the Aleutian Mountain Range and its three tallest peaks: Mount Iliamna, Mount Redoubt and Mount Spur. There are 125 campsites, and the RV size limit is 35'.

Highlights of visiting here:

  • Camping
  • Beachcombing
  • Wildlife spotting: moose, bald eagles, gulls and many small birds and mammals.

Getting There

Mile 117 Sterling Hwy

Driving Directions

Clam Gulch State Recreation Area