Overview
Deep Creek South Campground sits at Mile 137.3 of the Sterling Highway near Ninilchik, offering 100 wooded sites along Deep Creek and Cook Inlet in Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula. Managed by Alaska State Parks, it’s surrounded by spruce with beach and river access, featuring vault toilets and fire rings for a spacious stay. This campground is a scenic base for campers looking to fish for salmon, beachcomb along the inlet, or enjoy the coastal scenery, with Ninilchik’s historic village nearby.
Location & Access
- Location: Mile 137.3 Sterling Hwy, near Ninilchik, Alaska.
- Access: Reachable via paved pull-offs from the Sterling Highway; it’s about a 4-hour drive south from Anchorage or 40 minutes from Homer.
- Seasonal Accessibility: Open May through September, typical for Alaska State Parks.
Campsite Details
- Number of Sites: 100 sites, suitable for tents and RVs.
Amenities & Facilities
- Restrooms: Vault toilets available.
- Water: Drinking water provided on-site.
- Additional Amenities: Each site includes a fire ring.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- On-Site Activities: Fish for salmon or steelhead in Deep Creek, beachcomb along Cook Inlet, or enjoy a campfire with ocean views.
- Nearby Attractions: Ninilchik, 5 minutes north, offers the Russian Orthodox church; Homer, 40 minutes south, provides the Homer Spit and Kachemak Bay.
