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Buskin River State Rec Area

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Buskin River State Recreation Area near Kodiak, Alaska, features terrain with riverbanks and forested areas. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 60°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park and the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge.

Description

State Park

Buskin River State Recreation Site borders the Buskin River and is near the state airport. The Buskin River is one of the most productive fisheries on the Kodiak road system. Visitors from around the world visit this river to fish for sockeye and coho salmon.

For those that like to hike or mountain bike, there are old military roads connecting WWII structures hidden in the spruce forest on the north side of the park. Visitors can expect to see a variety of birds and wildlife including brown bears, eagles, harlequin ducks, and harbor seals. Camping sites are available on a first come first serve basis and most camping sites are suitable for RVs.

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Location

Buskin River State Rec Area is located in Alaska

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

57.76300021 N
152.47800028 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Water Hookups

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Reviewed May. 15, 2019

Camping with the Bears

I can't believe town is so close. You feel like you are miles from no where especially when a 9 foot brown bear walks into your camp site. Close to world famous Salmon fishing and close to the city of Kodiak.

I stayed here on a fishing trip and loved how close to the fishing I was. The campground is steps away from world class salmon fishing. Please make sure not to keep food in your tent because yes it is BEAR COUNTRY. As you can see from my pictures I saw lots of bears and lots of eagles. The fishing is amazing.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Buskin River State Rec Area have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Buskin River State Rec Area has water hookups.

  • Are fires allowed at Buskin River State Rec Area?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Buskin River State Rec Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Buskin River State Rec Area?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is unknown.