Overview
Lower Ohmer Lake Campground sits 75.3 miles from the Sterling Highway along Skilak Lake Road, offering 3 wooded sites on Lower Ohmer Lake in Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula. Managed by Alaska State Parks, it’s surrounded by spruce with lake access and a rough boat launch, featuring vault toilets for a primitive stay. This campground is a quiet retreat for campers looking to fish for Dolly Varden and trout, paddle the lake, or enjoy the Kenai’s wilderness, with Sterling a short drive away.
Location & Access
- Location: 75.3 miles from Sterling Hwy via Skilak Lake Rd, near Sterling, Alaska.
- Access: Reachable via gravel Skilak Lake Road; it’s about a 2.5-hour drive south from Anchorage or 20 minutes from Sterling.
- Seasonal Accessibility: Open May through September, typical for Alaska State Parks.
Campsite Details
- Number of Sites: 3 sites, suitable for tents and RVs.
Amenities & Facilities
- Restrooms: Vault toilets available.
- Water: No water provided—bring your own or filter from the lake.
- Additional Amenities: Each site includes a fire ring; a rough boat launch is available.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- On-Site Activities: Fish for Dolly Varden and rainbow trout in Lower Ohmer Lake, launch a small boat, or enjoy a campfire by the water.
- Nearby Attractions: The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge offers the Skilak Loop trails; Sterling, 20 minutes west, provides river access and services.
