Public Campground
Discovery Campground Capt. Cook State Park Campground
Discovery Campground at Captain Cook State Park is located near the coast in Alaska, featuring forested terrain and coastal views. Temperatures range from lows of 20°F in winter to highs of 65°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Kenai River and the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, offering opportunities for fishing and wildlife observation.
Description
Discovery Campground is located within the Captain Cook State Recreation Area, which is virtually undiscovered by most visitors to the Kenai Peninsula. It offers a peaceful setting of forests, lakes, streams and saltwater beaches.
Wildlife you may see during your visit includes moose, bear, coyote, wolves, Beluga whales, harbor seals, beaver, muskrat, bald eagles, sandhill cranes, trumpeter swans, arctic and common loons, golden-eye ducks, mergansers, thrushes, warblers, and jays.
Discovery Campground is operated by park concessionaire Alaska Recreation Management (907) 522-8368, or (907) 242-0859.
Detours Nearby
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Cabins
1 hr 6 min away
Lower Ohmer Lake Campground
1 hr 47 min away
Location
Discovery Campground Capt. Cook State Park Campground is located in Alaska
Coordinates
60.80401441927014 N
151.01896590284613 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 11 usersLast on 12/6/25- AT&TNo CoverageLast on 7/1/25
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 11 usersLast on 12/6/25
- AT&TNo CoverageLast on 7/1/25
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
