Overview
Engineer Lake Campground sits along Skilak Lake Road in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge near Sterling, offering 3 wooded sites on the quiet shores of Engineer Lake. Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, it’s surrounded by spruce with lake access, featuring a vault toilet and fire pits for a primitive stay. This campground is a secluded retreat for campers looking to fish for Dolly Varden and landlocked salmon, paddle the lake, or enjoy the refuge’s wilderness, with Sterling a short drive away.
Location & Access
- Location: Off Skilak Lake Road, near Sterling, Alaska.
- Access: Reachable via gravel Skilak Lake Road off the Sterling Highway; it’s about a 2.5-hour drive south from Anchorage or 20 minutes from Sterling.
- Seasonal Accessibility: Open May through September, depending on road conditions.
Campsite Details
- Number of Sites: 3 sites, suitable for tents and RVs.
Amenities & Facilities
- Restrooms: Vault toilet available.
- Water: No water provided—bring your own or filter from the lake.
- Additional Amenities: Each site includes a fire pit.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- On-Site Activities: Fish for Dolly Varden and landlocked salmon in Engineer Lake, paddle a kayak, hike nearby trails, or enjoy a campfire by the shore.
- Nearby Attractions: The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge offers the Skilak Loop trails; Sterling, 20 minutes west, provides river access and services.
