Camping near Kenai, Alaska
Alaska’s coastal mountains and wild beauty are on full display in Kenai.
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Nikiski Village
5 sites · RVsNikiski (N. Kenai), Kenai Peninsula
This property has been in my family since 1987. My parents bought it after they retired from teaching native children in an isolated village on the Bering Sea. I retired from my career, and came here to help my mom. After she was gone, I married my fish buddy and I stayed.Learn more about this land:Are you traveling to the Kenai Alaska area in your RV? Need an RV SPACE with FULL HOOK-UPS? Bring your rig and come stay with us. Only $20.00 per night or monthly rates -- available May through October. Our nightly fee includes water, sewer, electric and trash services. We’re in Nikiski, which is located north of the City of Kenai and the world famous Kenai River. Find us at mile marker 25.2, on Spur Highway. The Kenai Peninsula is a mecca for salmon and other sports fishing, outdoor activities and wild life viewing.
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Earthship Campground
2 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Kasilof, Kenai Peninsula
Learn more about this land:There is an earthship building project onsite with projects ongoing. Kasilof is close to fishing and many other outdoor activities on the beautiful kenai peninsula. Fire rings are provided with firewood available for sale as well as grocery service provided by Where It’s At mindful food & drink.
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Magical Camping Ocean,Volcano Views
2 sites · RVs, Tents7 acres · Clam Gulch, Kenai Peninsula
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This Clam Gulch 7 acre property offers Bluff tent camping in three locations: Campsite 1 The Meadows, a very large meadow overlooking Cook Inlet and Campsite 3 The Sweet Spot, a secluded meadow with an unbelieveable view of Cook Inlet and Mount Redoubt . Wake up and watch the surf roll in from 200' up. The only thing you will hear is birds and surf.
The Site 1 The Meadows, is a very large meadow which is kept mowed. It is accessed by foot on a loop trail from the parking area (the Moose Trail). It is close to the outdoor table and gazebo allowed for guest use.
Site 3 The Sweet Spot is the newest campsite. It is also on the Moose Trail, and has an unbelievable view of Cook Inlet and Mount Redoubt. Have coffee and watch the sun rise.
Trails to the meadows are maintained and marked. Campers may use the gazebo, picnic table, swing, charcoal barbecue, and the granite table located on the Bluff near the Owner's cabin.
Vehicles must park in designated campsite parking areas, and campers take the short walk to Site 1 or Site 3 camping meadows.
RV campers please reserve Campsite 1, The Meadows, and park in front of the Pink Shed,
There is a Porta-Potty Near the Bluff Cabin. There is also a first aid kit. Campers please bring your own water. We recommend 8 gallons for two days. Closest potable free water for refills is Rocky's in Kasilof.
Volcano and ocean views to die for!
This is approximately 3.5 hours from Anchorage. Clam Gulch Beach is 4 miles, Deep Creek Beach and Ninilchik Beach is 14 miles. Anchor Point and Homer are less than an hour's drive.
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Kenai Kabin
1 site · RV1 acre · Kenai, Kenai Peninsula
One acre south of the Kenai River off of K-Beach Road. There is one RV site next to the Kabin with water, electrical and sewer. Nothing fancy, but all that you need. The acre routinely has moose roaming across it. It is within a mile of multiple spots to fish on the Kenai river and within walking distance of a restaurant and Food Cart setup. Caribou roam nearby and Eagles are routinely seen in the area. It's a bare bones site in a residential neighborhood that used to be a moose calving area. The moose still calve in the residential area and ignore all of us who live there.
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Foster's Alaska Cabins
4 sites · LodgingKenai, Kenai Peninsula
My family started the development of the property back in the 1980's. Since then it has been narrowly used and kept in pristine shape. My Uncle Gary is the primary person who kept up with the property and he's the type of person that pays close attention to detail. Cyndi and I are honored to have taken over the property in 2016 and we hope to always leave a legacy that Uncle Gary will be proud of. Learn more about this land:This is a quaint 140 SF cabin on the property that has 4 bunks for people that are just looking for a nice warm bed. This is one of 5 cabins we operate that are primarily for fishing as they are right on Beaver Creek which flows into the mighty Kenai River. Boats at the dock take people out fishing for salmon on the daily in the summer. The cabin has full electrical, heat, and a kitchenette as well. There is a small covered front porch for people to socialize on and a freezer to store your fish in if you're here for that. The cabin itself does not have running water, but the bath house only 15' away has a full shower, toilet, and sink and it's designated for the cabin guests.
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Wildrose Cabins
3 sites · Lodging3 acres · Clam Gulch, Kenai Peninsula
Forested land with direct trails to hundreds of miles of trailsLearn more about this land:Real log cabins located in a forested view, very quiet local.
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Alaska L.’s Land
1 site · Lodging5 acres · Kenai, Kenai Peninsula
Experience breathtaking Island lake. Nestled in the stunning trees on 5 acres. This cozy gem is just minutes from world renown salmon fishing, Kenai and Nikishka beach. Spectacular location for the family to enjoy fishing, wildlife viewing, hiking, ATVs, snow machines or simply meditate while watching the eagles soar.
Please ask about our tour guides, ATV and equipment rentals.
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Dirksen Family Camp
2 sites · Tents42 acres · Nikiski, Kenai Peninsula
We are remote, while only being about 10 miles from town. 42 acres of mostly untouched Alaskan wilderness with a 13 acre lake that can be accessed with 2 kayaks and a skinoo. The Kenai National Wildlife Refuge is our big backyard.
Wildlife viewing, from ducks, loons, osprey, and cranes, to martens, moose, and even bears and wolves. Hike into the KNWR or along the power line trail.
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Raven Adventures and Lodging
3 sites · Lodging3 acres · Soldotna, Kenai Peninsula
Learn more about this land:Stay in a authentic log cabin. Hand hewn logs and very unique. Lots of wildlife to see. Moose, bear, fox, eagles, ravens, owls and much more
Hike all over And down to the World famous Kenai river And access to Wildlife refuge Of thousands of acres.
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Your New Property
1 site · Lodging3 acres · Kasilof, Kenai Peninsula
Learn more about this land:12x16’ Dry-cabin in the woods with lake access just minutes to the Kasilof and Kenai Rivers. Only 20 minutes to charter boats for deep sea halibut fishing and 45 minutes to Homer. Cabin has two bunk beds, charcoal grill, fire pit, porta-potties (No water on site). Excellent mosquito abatement (but it’s still Alaska)!
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The Bluff Cabin at Clam Gulch
1 site · Lodging6 acres · Clam Gulch, Kenai Peninsula
The Bluff Cabin at Clam Gulch is located at Magical Camping! The cabin is 12' x 24' with a great layout.
The cabin includes a kitchen area, a full size murphy bed that looks out over Cook Inlet and Mt Reboubt, and a sweet one burner Jotul wood stove for heat and cooking. The cabin comes with enough firewood for a two-night stay.
Wake up and have French press coffee in bed looking at the eagles fly by, riding the thermals. This is the dream romantic getaway! Hear only the surf crashing, and birds!!
There is a porta potty located between two outbuildings near the cabin.
Please enter the property through a shared driveway near the birdhouse cabin. Drive the path to the Bluff Cabin down the long drive.
Guests will enjoy the grassy bluff and the built-in fire pit, the gazebo and the granite table for cooking and washing. There is a charcoal barbeque available for guests, bring your own charcoal.
The cabin is dry and non-electric. There is no wifi, but has cellular connectivity. The cabin will be supplied with 8 gallons of potable water, but guests can always bring extra, or refill water at the Kasilof Mercantile just 7 miles away. They also have groceries! The closest gas station is also 7 miles away in Kasilof.
Clam Gulch Beach Access is just 4 miles away, with miles and miles of beach to walk!
Ninilchik is 14 miles down the road where guests can find the Old Ninilchik Beach Access, or the Deep Creek Beach Access, and also the Three Bears Grocery Story and Roscoe's Pizza.
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Mt. Redoubt. / Aksupperclub
2 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Ninilchik, Kenai Peninsula
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Great ocean views, on occasion moose, usually lots of eagles and other birds, depending on the season. Near by access to the beach. Five miles from Ninilchik.
Located next to Aksupperclub
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Camping near Kenai guide
Few cities in Alaska give campers much bang for their buck as Kenai. As the biggest city on the Kenai Peninsula—a swath of land just south of Anchorage with a remarkable concentration of wildlife, glaciers, mountains, and parks—Kenai has ample services for summer or winter travelers, plus a fair number of campgrounds. This port city sits on the Cook Inlet and features marine wildlife watching (keep an eye out for whales, porpoises, seals, and seabirds), plus stellar views of Mount Redoubt and the rest of the Aleutian Range peaks. It’s also at the mouth of the Kenai River, a famous salmon fishing destination that draws anglers from around the world during summer runs. Red, pink, silver, and king salmon all run here, and local charters and outfitters abound to help visitors put a line in the water.
Where to Go
Captain Cook State Recreation Area
Just 30 minutes from Kenai, this charming beachfront park gives visitors a chance to explore the rugged beauty of the Alaska Coast in its natural state.
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
This wildlife refuge spans over 2 million acres of the central Kenai Peninsula. It features hiking trails into alpine and glacial regions, lakes and waterways for canoeing and kayaking, and the chance to spot Alaskan wildlife like moose, bears, and wolves. Popular sections of the refuge near Kenai include Skilak Lake and the surrounding hiking trail system.
Kenai Fjords National Park
Most visitors access Kenai Fjords National Park via Seward, a 2-hour drive from Kenai. Here you can hike the park’s Exit Glacier Area, or catch a ferry into the park’s fjords and up to its ice flows from the water.
Homer and Beyond
South of Kenai, Homer has one the peninsula’s most active ferry terminals. Here campers can catch ferries for bird and whale watching around Gull Island or the Barren Islands while enroute to Kodiak. Kachemak Bay State Park is also just a quick boat ride away from Homer.
When to Go
June in Kenai promises warmer weather and as many as 19 hours of daylight, while July and August bring peak salmon runs and some of the year’s most dependable hiking weather. May is considered the early summer season in southern Alaska, with fewer crowds but heavy snowpack and colder weather. Winters are dark and frigid, but bring the chance to spot the northern lights.
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