Overview
Russian River Campground sits at Mile 54 of the Sterling Highway near Cooper Landing, offering 83 wooded sites along the Russian and Kenai Rivers in Alaska’s Chugach National Forest. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, it’s surrounded by spruce with river access, featuring vault toilets and fire rings for an angler-friendly stay. This campground is a bustling base for campers looking to fish for salmon, hike the Russian River Falls Trail, or enjoy the Kenai Peninsula’s scenic beauty, with Cooper Landing’s services nearby.
Location & Access
- Location: Mile 54 Sterling Hwy, near Cooper Landing, Alaska.
- Access: Reachable via a short turnoff from the Sterling Highway; it’s about a 2-hour drive south from Anchorage or 45 minutes from Seward.
- Seasonal Accessibility: Open May to September, managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Campsite Details
- Number of Sites: 83 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; some sites are wheelchair-accessible.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- On-Site Activities: Fish for sockeye and silver salmon in the Russian and Kenai Rivers, hike the 2.5-mile Russian River Falls Trail, or enjoy a campfire by the water.
- Nearby Attractions: Cooper Landing, 5 minutes north, offers Kenai River rafting; Kenai Lake, 10 minutes south, provides boating and fishing..
