One fish, two fish, catch fish, cook fish! Time to hook a big old King Salmon in the Anchor River State Recreation Area. Located just 16 miles north of the artsy enclave of Homer, this 213-acre state park is located in the jaw-dropping Kenai Peninsula. Here you’ll enjoy Alaska in the raw with salty sea breezes and mesmerizing vistas of snow-capped mountains. What’s more is Anchor River is Alaska’s only major steelhead stream accessible by road, and offers plenty of campsites. Time to grab those waders and boots and put those muscles to use. 'Cause honey, you’re fishing for your dinner!
One fish, two fish, catch fish, cook fish! Time to hook a big old King Salmon in the Anchor River State Recreation Area. Located just 16 miles north of the artsy enclave of Homer, this 213-acre state park is located in the jaw-dropping Kenai Peninsula. Here you’ll enjoy Alaska in the raw with salty sea breezes and mesmerizing vistas of snow-capped mountains. What’s more is Anchor River is Alaska’s only major steelhead stream accessible by road, and offers plenty of campsites. Time to grab those waders and boots and put those muscles to use. 'Cause honey, you’re fishing for your dinner!
Activities in the park
Fishing
Wildlife watching
3 campgrounds in Anchor River State Recreation Area
What’s better than a lazy summer’s day spent fishing? Coho Campground lets you take full advantage of its position along the banks of the Anchor River. Real anglers like to keep it basic, and Coho’s amenities are just that: basic. There’s not much about this well-maintained campground to distract you from the Anchor’s crystal waters, teeming with Read more...
Silverking Campground cozies up to the banks of the Anchor River, right off Old Sterling Highway. Sterling? Silverking? Clearly there’s some hidden treasure around here. Sure enough, anglers will find their fortunes in the Anchor’s population of trout, salmon, and more. The sites and amenities are super basic, letting you focus on reeling in your Read more...
What’s in a name? Slidehole Campground is a roomy, basic spot, located right next to the Anchor River. Specifically, you’ll find it right where the river hits a wide point, just before it flows into Lower Cook Inlet. All the beauty of Alaska’s wilderness is at your doorstep, including waters teeming with wild salmon, trout, halibut, and more. If y Read more...
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Anchor River State Recreation Area
One fish, two fish, catch fish, cook fish! Time to hook a big old King Salmon in the Anchor River State Recreation Area. Located just 16 miles north of the artsy enclave of Homer, this 213-acre state park is located in the jaw-dropping Kenai Peninsula. Here you’ll enjoy Alaska in the raw with salty sea breezes and mesmerizing vistas of snow-capped mountains. What’s more is Anchor River is Alaska’s only major steelhead stream accessible by road, and offers plenty of campsites. Time to grab those waders and boots and put those muscles to use. 'Cause honey, you’re fishing for your dinner!
One fish, two fish, catch fish, cook fish! Time to hook a big old King Salmon in the Anchor River State Recreation Area. Located just 16 miles north of the artsy enclave of Homer, this 213-acre state park is located in the jaw-dropping Kenai Peninsula. Here you’ll enjoy Alaska in the raw with salty sea breezes and mesmerizing vistas of snow-capped mountains. What’s more is Anchor River is Alaska’s only major steelhead stream accessible by road, and offers plenty of campsites. Time to grab those waders and boots and put those muscles to use. 'Cause honey, you’re fishing for your dinner!
Activities in the park
3 campgrounds in Anchor River State Recreation Area
What’s better than a lazy summer’s day spent fishing? Coho Campground lets you take full advantage of its position along the banks of the Anchor River. Real anglers like to keep it basic, and Coho’s amenities are just that: basic. There’s not much about this well-maintained campground to distract you from the Anchor’s crystal waters, teeming with Read more...
Silverking Campground cozies up to the banks of the Anchor River, right off Old Sterling Highway. Sterling? Silverking? Clearly there’s some hidden treasure around here. Sure enough, anglers will find their fortunes in the Anchor’s population of trout, salmon, and more. The sites and amenities are super basic, letting you focus on reeling in your Read more...
What’s in a name? Slidehole Campground is a roomy, basic spot, located right next to the Anchor River. Specifically, you’ll find it right where the river hits a wide point, just before it flows into Lower Cook Inlet. All the beauty of Alaska’s wilderness is at your doorstep, including waters teeming with wild salmon, trout, halibut, and more. If y Read more...
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