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Centennial Park & Campground

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Located at 349 Centennial Park Road in the city of Soldotna behind the cities visitors center, Centennial Park is a fee-based, public-use park and campground designed with access to fishing and the Kenai River in mind. No Reservations Accepted, Campground Host Onsite. Soldotna's Centennial Park Campground gets very busy when the salmon are running in the Kenai River. Fishermen descend upon the banks of the Kenai River as thousands of salmon make their way up the river within easy casting distance of the campgrounds large fishing areas.

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Location

Centennial Park & Campground is located in Alaska

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Directions

From jct Kenai Spur Rd & Hwy 1 (Sterling Hwy Mile Post 94.2): Go 2 mi S on Hwy 1, then 500 feet W on Kalifornsky, then 1/4 mi N on Centennial Park Rd.

Coordinates

60.4793145308941 N
151.09644641309507 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

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

Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • WiFi
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Pull-Through Sites

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10 Reviews

Reviewed Jun. 14, 2024

Hidden fees killed the love

Beautiful campground. Clean facilities. BUT the $23/vehicle/campsite killed the 5 stars this place deserves. Be aware that if you have a towed car or motorcycles with your camper they will charge you even though you are in one site. And this fee is not on the entrance sign nor the City of Soldotna website.

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2023

Convenient campground

Right on the Kenai river with a campground and boat launch. Tons of stores etc in Soldotkna minutes away to include a laundry mat five minutes away.

Road in is dirt and in good condition. They have people at the front that collect fees of people coming and goin. Lots of people coming through to use the boat launch, but you can't beat the beautiful turquoise of the Kenai river. Also, a beautiful mile or so trail along the river so people can pay $8 to park for the day. Plenty of restrooms and picnic tables. level camping spots and spots were nice and spread out so you aren't on top of your neighbor.

Also, close to Kenai Wildlife Refuge, a couple minutes away. So check out the visitors center and the trails off the visitors center. Well maintained and scenic!

Site5
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Jun. 22, 2021

In the middle of it all

We stayed for 5 days in June. The fishing access was great. The staff keep this places very nice. I don’t know if it is just because they are clearing out all of the Bettle killed spruce, but they give you a real bundle of firewood for $6. I thought I would carry 2 bundles back to camp, but had to go get a wagon. It lasted us 4 nights. The spaces are nice and very green. Did not feel like your normal gravel lot.

Site73
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jun. 13, 2021

Great spot on the river. Camp host is a jerk

Nice campground. Busy on weekends. Near town. Camp host from Mississippi (there are 2) is an ahole. One of those who lets a little power get to his head ( you know the type). I thought it might just be me but after talking to close to a dozen other campers everyone had had a run in with him. He lives to find a reason to yell at you for no reason. Wants to make sure you have a terrible time for some reason

Site56
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2020

Good central location

If you’re looking for a campground with access to the Kenai River, and walk distance to downtown Soldotna, this is it. Typical Alaskan camping...no hookups, but nicely wooded and mostly private. Walking distance to some of the best road accessible fishing in Alaska.

Reviewed Jun. 1, 2020

Alaskan campground right in the middle of Soldotna

Grew up coming to this campground for the last 20 years. Many upgrades and nice trail system around the campground. Great place to camp with your dogs. However the dogs hate the grated boardwalks.

  • Review photo of Centennial Park & Campground by Tanya B., June 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Centennial Park & Campground by Tanya B., June 1, 2020
  • Review photo of Centennial Park & Campground by Tanya B., June 1, 2020
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Reviewed Sep. 18, 2018

Huge campground right on the Kenai River!

Great family weekend campground and is right on the river providing amazing fishing opportunities. This campground is huge! So lots of trails and boardwalks to ride bikes, walk dogs, get out and explore. Check out the City of Soldotna website for all the details and list of all the fees and discounts for trip planning.

Camping spots are large and offer fire pits and picnic tables. Extra vehicles are charged the same fee as the RV. So if you drive down and have an RV to get the spot and have a friend in a car joining you later they charge the car same price as the RV. Wish they’d have a price break for extra vehicles.

Site84 and 85
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jul. 14, 2018

Sketchy

My family and I stayed here in June. We were sad to see that there was no one on duty at nights for the most part as weird people would come and go all hours of the night. Druggies would be seen setting up camp after hours and leaving before open hours. The showers are a plus. Cute little playground. Good chance to see bears.

Reviewed Jul. 27, 2017

Soldotna Alaska Centennial Campground

Centennial Campground in Soldotna Alaska will be bursting at the seams in June and July. Fishing season will be in full swing and getting a spot may be tricky- as they take no reservations- but WORTH IT! Especially if you like to fish.

Prices vary from on season to off-- referring to fishing

Kenai river runs swift and strong alongside this Campground.. along with a beautiful boardwalk along that. Feels like your walking on water!

There are parts of the boardwalk that lead straight to the water with metal stairs for access and easy fishing. They have fish cleaning stations and HANDICAP FISHING SPOTS!! And discounts for military- love this!

There is day stay rates and overnight. For day stay it's mainly for fishing- there is also a parking area and open place to fish- we call this time of year "combat" fishing-- shoulder to shoulder--

but the beauty of the river and some treed spaces make this a great place to "fish camp"

state bathrooms, no running water.

We have camped both in high fishing season and early September when an occasional silver will run. This is a quieter time and much more relaxing. There will be fewer people in September as well.

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Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Centennial Park & Campground by Aimee H., July 27, 2017
  • Review photo of Centennial Park & Campground by Aimee H., July 27, 2017
  • Review photo of Centennial Park & Campground by Aimee H., July 27, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Centennial Park & Campground?

Camping at Centennial Park & Campground can cost between $21.00 and $26.00 depending on the site.

Are fires allowed at Centennial Park & Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Centennial Park & Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Centennial Park & Campground have wifi?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Centennial Park & Campground does have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Centennial Park & Campground?

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