Overview
Fish Lake Campground sits along Swan Lake Road in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge near Sterling, offering 2 wooded sites by Fish Lake. Managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, it’s surrounded by spruce with lake access, featuring a vault toilet and fire rings for a minimalist stay. This campground is a quiet roadside retreat for campers looking to fish for stocked Arctic char, enjoy the refuge’s solitude, or paddle the lake, with Sterling’s services a short drive away.
Location & Access
- Location: Off Swan Lake Road, near Sterling, Alaska.
- Access: Reachable via gravel Swan Lake Road off the Sterling Highway; it’s about a 2-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: 2 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 ring.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- On-Site Activities: Fish for Arctic char in Fish Lake, paddle a small boat, or enjoy a campfire by the shore.
- Nearby Attractions: The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge offers the Swan Lake canoe system and wildlife viewing; Sterling, 20 minutes south, provides river access and services.
