7 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Several RV parks provide options near Cooper Landing along the Sterling Highway. Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge & RV Park offers full hookups including 30-amp service with water, sewer, and electric connections, operating from May 20 to September 15. The park includes laundry facilities, showers, and a market on-site. "Probably the nicest RV park in the area. Grounds clean and well kept," noted one visitor about a nearby facility. Sites are positioned with some tree coverage though relatively close together, accommodating larger rigs at several locations. Real Alaskan Cabins and RV Park features 50-amp electrical hookups and is set up for big rigs with drinking water available, while some sites offer picnic tables.
Cell service varies throughout the region, with most RV parks providing better connectivity than surrounding forest areas. Dump stations are accessible at multiple locations including campgrounds along the highway corridor. Seasonal operation is standard, with most facilities closing by mid-September when temperatures drop. The road to some lakeside RV sites can be challenging, with one reviewer noting, "You have to go slow in an RV. There are two sides of the road you can come from and either is rough." Winter accessibility is limited, with only a few parks remaining open year-round. Reservations are strongly recommended during peak salmon fishing season from June through August when RV spaces fill quickly with anglers.
"We ended up in one of the walk-in tent sites. There are a total of 10 walk-in tent sites, with six right on the lake and the rest just a short walk away."
"Close to plenty of lakes and hiking trails."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when available"The sites were split on two sides of a wide road with a large turnaround area, so backing into Site 35 with FHUs (30 AMP) was easy."
"Along the Kenai River a great place for RVer's that are needing a fishing fix. The main lodge is just a short walk away too."
"Friendly staff. Some sites on the creek. Most full hookups. Most hate fire rings. Mix of pull through and back in. Amazing Mountain View’s. Nice small laundry. Clean showers"
"Nice campground with mountain views. Good laundry facilities and bathrooms with showers."
"Moose Crossing RV & Food Truck Park is conveniently located right off the highway in Sterling, AK. We followed the emailed check-in instructions, pulled to the right, and registered at the kiosk."
"The camp host was so kind and helped us get situated. It’s a quaint and beautiful site."
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"NO HOOKUPS but great location across the street from TALON AIR for Bear and Fishing trips. Close to town. Fred Meyer 3 miles away, river 4 miles away. Kenai 15 miles away."
from $60 / night
"Every ground is provided with water, electricity and dumping station. The grounds are spacious, some with trees providing privacy. Everything is well taken care if. Host is very welcoming."
TravelerCame on Aug 14. It’s mostly an RV site. There are basic pit toilets and dumpster. No water at the site but there is water and showers at the harbor from what we heard. Pay through the app Lots of flies
GuideThis was a great find on our way to Whittier. We had an amazing view of the glacier. Campground was clean and quiet. Hiking trails are through the park too.
ScoutThere's probably around 30 sites here they are not numbered they are somewhat private separated by trees and brush and some of them are right next to the river there is no tables fire rings are made of rocks not very well maintained some not to level
GuideClose to road so easy access. Water pump. Vault toilets. On lake summit
GuideGreat place to go explore the beach at low tides. Excellent views
LegendGeneral: RV sites, bunkhouse, tent camping, cabins, and historical suites. Additional campsites are available in the pasture during Dip Net season (July 10-31) for Alaska residents. The office/store is a recreation of Gold Rush-era buildings from various towns in Alaska. Sites are FHU.
Site Quality: Sites are mostly level. Some are gravel, and some are dirt. We were traveling in a caravan, and many of us had buddy sites (I believe this was to accommodate the influx for dip net season). This was not a problem as we used our 110 extension cord to convert to 30-amp for power. The sites are close together; some have trees providing privacy/separation, but not all of them.
Bath/Shower: There are four all-in-one (toilet, sink, shower) units plus laundry in our area of the campground (there is another bathhouse/laundry in another part of the campground). Again, because of the crowds for dip net, there was often a wait for a bathroom, and soap and/or paper towels would run out before the day was over. Not everyone heeded the signs asking campers to make sure shower curtains are closed to prevent flooding!
Activities/Amenities: The main amenity is the petting zoo and Matti’s farm tour on Saturday mornings ($5/per person for registered guests or $10 for community members; 50% of the proceeds go to their non-profit Mattis’s Farm, and the other 50% goes toward feeding the animals and permaculture education). At the end of the tour, you can interact with the animals (emus, chickens, goats, rabbits, a turkey). Ronna also leads guided hikes. One of Ronna and Blair’s daughters makes giant and delicious cinnamon rolls from her grandfather’s recipe on Fridays and Saturdays for a donation. There is a viewing deck open 24 hours/day and, on a clear day, you can see views of four of the peaks of the Ring of Fire. There is basketball, pickleball, a playground, and bike rentals. Free WiFi, although the signal is not strong. Also, a fish cleaning station.
It is obvious that Blair and Ronna and their family members are passionate about Diamond M. Blair and Ronna lead the farm tours, and during our stay, we saw one or both of them around the property.
ScoutAnyone that is into the outdoors from rudimentary camping to RV lifestyle it is perfect
GuideCool and quirky campsite names. Some nestled in the trees and some side by side waterfront. Cabins of various levels of accommodation are available. All kinds of fishing charters directly available from office. Good gift shop and a nice little Bistro, coffee place.
GuideOnly accepts cash. Must be bear aware. Bears every time we’ve been there. Would not recommend soft side campers or tents. Use available bear proof food safes.
RV camping near Cooper Landing, Alaska offers options for travelers exploring the Kenai Peninsula. Cooper Landing sits at the confluence of Kenai Lake and Kenai River, with most RV parks operating seasonally from May through September due to harsh winter conditions. Summer temperatures typically range from 50-70°F, while overnight lows can drop to 40°F even in peak season.
Fishing access: Kenai River RV campground provides direct river access for salmon fishing. "This is a very convenient site for fishing on the Kenai," notes one visitor about nearby facilities.
Mountain views: Stoney Creek RV Park features mountain vistas from many sites. "Has a creek that runs along the edge of the grounds and an awesome view of the mountains," shares Heath M.
Lodge amenities: At Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge & RV Park, guests can utilize the nearby lodge. "The Princess Lodge itself is large with 2 restaurants and a large deck that looks out onto the Kenai. They offer shuttle service to and from the lodge and RV Park as needed," reports Kathy M.
Clean facilities: Stoney Creek RV Park maintains well-kept grounds. "Nice campground with mountain views. Good laundry facilities and bathrooms with showers," mentions Ellen E.
Creekside sites: Some RV parks offer premium waterfront spots. "Most sites are full hookups. Most have fire rings. Mix of pull through and back in. Amazing Mountain View's. Nice small laundry. Clean showers," notes Murray G. about Stoney Creek.
Market conveniences: Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge & RV Park offers on-site supplies. "This RV Park offers full hook ups with laundry, shower, and full service market on site. Market staff were extremely friendly and knowledgeable about area. They were kind enough to lend us bear spray for our Russian River hike," explains a camper.
Limited cell service: Connectivity varies by location. "You can also dump there so that is a plus. Cell Service: Yes, Internet: Yes," notes a camper about Bear Creek RV Park.
Water quality issues: Some parks have mineral-heavy water. "Water pressure was solid at around 45 psi, but the water had a noticeable sulfur taste and smell," reports a camper at Moose Crossing RV Park.
Space constraints: Many sites position RVs close together. "The spaces are junky looking and right on top of each other. Not a great spot but it's something I guess," shares Riley N. about one facility.
Cabin alternatives: Klondike RV Park & Cottages offers cabin options for families without RVs. "Were invited to a delicious salmon chowder gathering on the spot," notes Andrea W. about the community atmosphere.
Shower facilities: Look for parks with family-friendly shower setups. "Showers were very clean with excellent water pressure ($2.00 for 10 min)," shares a Kenai Princess visitor.
Entertainment options: Some parks have additional amenities. "The CG hosts also run the two on-site food trucks—one gyro-themed, the other espresso and ice cream," mentions a camper at Moose Crossing RV & Food Truck Park.
Site navigation: Access to some RV parks requires careful driving. "Utilities were well placed and centered on the pad, which was a plus," notes MickandKarla W. about site layout at Moose Crossing.
Reservation timing: Book well ahead during fishing season. "No spots to be had on a sunny weekend in the middle of August. This is a very convenient site for fishing on the Kenai," reports Tanya B. about River Terrace Campground.
Connectivity options: Multiple connection methods may be needed. "We had 2 bars on Verizon, 1 bar on T-Mobile, and a decent sky view for Starlink—though perimeter sites may have more tree cover and less visibility. The CG WiFi ran at about 20 Mbps," reports a camper.
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