Best Glamping near Cooper Landing, AK

Cooper Landing Fishing Guide's yurts provide a cozy glamping option near the Kenai River, offering comfortable accommodations for up to four guests. These heated canvas structures deliver basic luxury while maintaining connection to the outdoors. The property boasts convenient access to world-class fishing opportunities, making it ideal for anglers seeking comfort beyond traditional camping. Travelers can enjoy the pristine natural setting without sacrificing essential comforts. Trail River and Seward Military Resort both offer additional upscale camping options in the region, with varying levels of amenities and proximity to outdoor adventures. A recent visitor mentioned, "Great fishing guides and a cozy yurt that sleeps a party of 4 with heat included."

Visitors staying at glamping accommodations near Cooper Landing enjoy exceptional access to the region's renowned fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Properties are strategically positioned to maximize outdoor experiences while providing comfortable overnight accommodations. The area's yurts and luxury camping units serve as perfect base camps for exploring nearby attractions like the Russian River, Kenai Lake, and Chugach National Forest. Most properties maintain seasonal operations from May through September, though availability varies by location. According to one camper, "The lake is one of the most beautiful views in Alaska in my opinion. Facilities are clean and spacious." Advance reservations are highly recommended, especially during peak salmon fishing season when accommodations fill quickly.

Best Glamping Sites Near Cooper Landing, Alaska (12)

    1. Trail River

    11 Reviews
    Moose Pass, AK
    16 miles
    Website

    $23 - $200 / night

    "The lake is one of the most beautiful views in alaska in my opinion. facilities are clean and spacious. Picnic tables and fire pits at each spot."

    "The campground provides ample space for large group activities around the pavilion or your own little nook, tucked along the banks of the lakes. this campground was so fun to have our gatherings at!"

    2. Cooper Landing Fishing Guide, LLC

    2 Reviews
    Cooper Landing, AK
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (907) 599-0126

    $100 / night

    "No running water but there is heat! Book a guided fishing trip and leave your review here!"

    3. Seward City Campgrounds

    31 Reviews
    Seward, AK
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (907) 224-4055

    $10 - $20 / night

    "A great spot to set up a tent back from the water where trees provide some shelter from the wind. It is well maintained and basic. The sites have fire pits and picnic tables."

    "You can't beat a location like this if being in the heart of Seward is what you're after. This campground is right on the waterfront in the downtown area, along a paved path."

    4. Renfros Lakeside Retreat

    1 Review
    Moose Pass, AK
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (907) 288-5059

    "This lakeside retreat is great for fishing always just right there definitely need to bring your own things but also just amazing"

    5. Seward Military Resort

    8 Reviews
    Seward, AK
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (907) 224-2659

    $13 - $17 / night

    "We used the resort to set up our tent and venture out into Seward to go ice climbing on the nearby Exit Glacier (pictures and video below)."

    "Okay if you plan to be out & about all day but not ideal for hanging out around the RV. Campfires only allowed off to the side in a picnic area. Bathrooms very clean and warm."

    6. Miller's Landing

    14 Reviews
    Seward, AK
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (907) 331-3113

    $19 - $250 / night

    "The office building that you check into offers a seating area you can sit in and enjoy a cup of coffee if it’s raining, or if you need to escape the sun!"

    "The bon fire pit and grill gave an fun and cozy vibe while the cabin had comfortable beds and a warm stove while it was rainy."

    7. Historic Hope Cafe & Campground

    2 Reviews
    Hope, AK
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (907) 782-3300

    $10 - $30 / night

    "Public bathroom less than a block away. Loved it!"

    8. North Beach at Caines Head State Rec Area

    4 Reviews
    Seward, AK
    38 miles
    Website

    "No running water but there's a lovely stream for water filtering nearby. 2 outhouses- Warning, no TP. Bring your own!"

    "Making a camp fire on the pebble beach to cook our dinner and watch the sun go down couldn’t have been a better way to end the day!"

    9. Alaska Canoe and Campground

    2 Reviews
    Soldotna, AK
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (907) 262-2331

    $20 - $120 / night

    10. Howling Wolf Resort

    1 Review
    Seward, AK
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (907) 224-5518

    $50 - $250 / night

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Glamping Reviews near Cooper Landing, AK

78 Reviews of 12 Cooper Landing Campgrounds


  • Jessica E.
    Jul. 11, 2018

    Miller's Landing

    Enchanting, Alaskan, Awesome

    We absolutely love Miller’s Landing campground! It offers the best of feeling like you’re in a tall wooded forest as well as being right on the ocean! I always feel like I’m in an enchanted forest. The office building that you check into offers a seating area you can sit in and enjoy a cup of coffee if it’s raining, or if you need to escape the sun! They also have an awesome covered back deck that overlooks resurrection bay. Rocking chairs and views are a great combination! Campsites for tents are spacious and the running water bathrooms are cleaned daily. Charters and kayak tours go in and out daily. Always fun to beach comb and explore tide pools when the tide is out! Also, sunsets ( when the sun goes down here in Alaska) are breathtaking! Dogs are allowed. Highly recommend this camp ground!

  • Dave G.
    Jul. 7, 2018

    Seward Military Resort

    Great end to a wonderful trip

    Seward Military Resort was out last campground of our 8 night trip. We used the resort to set up our tent and venture out into Seward to go ice climbing on the nearby Exit Glacier (pictures and video below). The site is on the small side and really close to one other tent site and the yurts. No mosquitoes, people adhere to quiet hours, and it's close to a wealth of activities in Seward.

  • Staci J.
    Sep. 1, 2016

    Seward City Campgrounds

    Williams Park

    A great spot to set up a tent back from the water where trees provide some shelter from the wind. It is well maintained and basic. The sites have fire pits and picnic tables. Some sites have lots of trees and some have pretty sparse tree coverage. You have a pretty good selection on sites. Sites with trees come in handy when you need traps for rain protection. A pretty good campground in Seward's camping offerings.

  • SJ D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 21, 2022

    Miller's Landing

    Wedding Reception at Uncle Steve’s Cabin

    Perfect spot for a small wedding reception! The bon fire pit and grill gave an fun and cozy vibe while the cabin had comfortable beds and a warm stove while it was rainy. The stove would fog up the one of the big windows, but the window next it to was fine.

  • Ashley F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 13, 2023

    Cooper Landing Fishing Guide, LLC

    Some of the best Kenai River Fishing Guides on staff

    Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're so happy to have David on our platform. He offers a cozy yurt for a party of 4. No running water but there is heat! Book a guided fishing trip and leave your review here!

  • Audry P.
    May. 10, 2017

    Seward City Campgrounds

    Perfect location

    You can't beat a location like this if being in the heart of Seward is what you're after. This campground is right on the waterfront in the downtown area, along a paved path. Sites are situated right next to each other, mostly on gravel with some grass. Some hookups available for an extra fee. These sites fill up on holiday weekends, especially 4th of July which is Seward's biggest holiday. No reservations taken so make sure to come early on Friday or midweek for a spot. It's a short walk to restaurants, shops and the SeaLife Center. Flush toilets, running water and showers (extra fee) available. If you have kiddos, a large and beautiful playground is nearby, along with a skate park.

  • Daniel M.
    Jul. 30, 2021

    Seward Military Resort

    Clean and organized

    Resort area is well organized. RV sites are well-priced, though you won’t get the views that the state sites in town have along the shore. Like many hook-up campgrounds, the RV sites are sterile-feeling (standard parking lot style). Okay if you plan to be out & about all day but not ideal for hanging out around the RV. Campfires only allowed off to the side in a picnic area.

    Bathrooms very clean and warm.

    Yurts would be my go-to if I were to come again or recommend to family. Fun experience. Fire pits nearby.

    Tent sites are really just a patch of grass between the row of Yurts and the playground/bathroom. You could find much more scenic spots not too far unless you’re just looking for a place to lay your head.

  • Vicki S.
    Jul. 10, 2018

    Seward City Campgrounds

    Good in a pinch

    If you want to tent camp in Seward there are better choices than the city campground, but for a last-minute throw your gear in the car or on the train trip, this will do. The sites are first-come, first-serve, and on a busy weekend will fill up quickly. The sites are not separate from each other at all, which normally is a huge turn-off for me, but we happened to be camped next to some super-cool new friends.

    The best part about this location is the proximity to the bars in Seward. Stumbling home to your tent after a night at the Yukon is infinitely preferable to driving to a further removed location.

    The washroom has running water and clean toilets, and a slightly longer walk away are hot showers (for a fee). The tent camping is located right next to a great playground, so if you have younger kids this might be a good choice for you.

  • Riley N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 29, 2022

    Trail River

    Camping is good but the day use area is the best part

    We enjoyed the camping here but the day use are was the real show stopper here! The lake is one of the most beautiful views in alaska in my opinion. facilities are clean and spacious. Picnic tables and fire pits at each spot.


Guide to Cooper Landing

Cooper Landing, Alaska sits at an elevation of approximately 500 feet along the banks of the Kenai River. The camping season typically runs from mid-May through September, with average summer temperatures ranging between 50-70°F. Winter brings heavy snowfall, making most campgrounds inaccessible during colder months, though a few yurt accommodations near Cooper Landing maintain year-round operations with appropriate heating systems.

What to do

Kayaking and canoeing: Trail River Campground offers direct lake access for paddlers. "This campground is a must stop for any camper. Clean grounds, easy access, amazing views, and good privacy. Bring your kayak - an early morning paddle is what everyone needs," notes Andrew R.

Hiking nearby trails: Explore the trail system connecting campsites at Trail River. Kyle F. explains, "There are beautiful little paths between the camp sites that makes this place feel like a fairytale."

Beach activities: Miller's Landing provides oceanfront recreation possibilities. According to Jessica E., "Always fun to beach comb and explore tide pools when the tide is out! Also, sunsets are breathtaking! Dogs are allowed."

Wildlife observation: North Beach at Caines Head State Rec Area offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. One camper reports, "We also saw a whale from our camp, tons of seals, porpoises, and beautiful birds. There were bald eagles, ravens, and Stellar's jays."

What campers like

Secluded lakefront sites: At Trail River, campers appreciate the waterfront location. "The lake is beautiful. You do get to pass a pretty cool waterfall on the way," shares Tanya B.

Forest camping atmosphere: The wooded settings at Trail River create a unique camping experience. "My family used to frequent this ground and I recently revisited it. The lake is one of the most beautiful in the world, and virtually all yours," reports Kyle F.

Yurt accommodations: Cooper Landing Fishing Guide offers heated yurts for comfortable stays. As Ashley F. notes, "David offers a cozy yurt for a party of 4. No running water but there is heat!"

Group facilities: Families appreciate the common areas at Trail River. According to Sierra S., "Growing up we always had our annual car camp event here. The campground provides ample space for large group activities around the pavilion or your own little nook, tucked along the banks of the lakes."

What you should know

Cell service limitations: Many campgrounds have limited or no connectivity. Kyle F. warns about Trail River: "Two important things to note: no cell service and insane numbers of mosquitos. I got a couple messages out, but that's it."

Mosquito preparation: Bring sufficient insect repellent for summer camping. Trail River experiences significant mosquito activity during warm months.

Variable weather conditions: Weather can change rapidly, requiring appropriate gear. One visitor at Miller's Landing advises, "Depending on the weather the campgrounds can be crowded or empty. Always plan for rain when camping around here."

Reservation recommendations: Secure spots early, especially for yurt camping in Cooper Landing. "It books up fast for some weekends so be sure to make a reservation," suggests Samantha M. about Miller's Landing.

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Several campgrounds feature play areas for children. At Seward Military Resort, Sierra S. notes, "The camp itself has a playground and basketball courts and tennis courts for fun and you're also just a few blocks from the elementary school playground as well."

Water activities: Miller's Landing offers beach areas safe for supervised children. "My two young children could play all day on the beach area eating an ice cream cone from the little shop while watching the seals/sea otters," shares Samantha M.

Group camping options: Trail River accommodates large family gatherings. Sierra S. recalls, "We'd have kayak races, funny sack races, scavenger hunts and volley ball games."

Recreational facilities: Some sites provide additional amenities for families. Doug H. points out that Seward Military Resort has "Amenities are awesome and well kept! Perfect for fishing trips as they have all the cleaning stations and a big freezer to keep your fish during your stay."

Tips from RVers

Limited hookup availability: RV sites with utilities fill quickly during peak season. At Historic Hope Cafe & Campground, Michael D. notes, "Great little spot right on the Cook Inlet. $10 to stay the night."

Dump station locations: Plan waste disposal carefully. Trail River offers sanitary dump facilities, but not all campgrounds do.

Site spacing considerations: Some RV areas place vehicles close together. As Shadara W. explains about Seward Military Resort, "RV sites are close and tight together like a parking lot...Beautiful mountain views in all directions help cushion the blow of this tight fit."

Electricity options: Check amperage availability when booking. According to Eric W., Seward Military Resort offers "20, 30, 50 Amp hookups and H2O. Bath house is nice and clean which is great considering there's no sewer at the sites."

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