Best Tent Camping near Kasilof, AK
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Best Tent Sites Near Kasilof, AK (2)
1. Lower Skilak Lake Campground
Soldotna, Alaska8 Reviews•13 Photos•53 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
2. Deep Creek North
Ninilchik, Alaska2 Reviews•17 Photos•13 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
Recent Tent Reviews in Kasilof
185 Reviews of 2 Kasilof Campgrounds
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Michal K.
Scout
Ocean Shores RV Park
Great and clean
Very clean! Really! Amenities in good condition. Good view.
- WWendy S.Scout
Discovery Campground
Terrific campground
Wonderful stay at 50 site primitive campground. Big rig friendly, clean, private sites. Clean vault toilets, pump for water, trash, no dump station. Lots of wildlife - moose with calves in cg. Great fishing in Cooks Inlet, Stormy Lake, and Swanson River all steps from the campground. Beachcombing and rockhounding on beach. Stunning views.
Marin T.Scout
Johnson Lake State Recreation Area
Fun place!
The toilets were very clean. No showers though like the app says. I saw a moose when I got out of my tent in the morning!
- Marin T.Scout
Lower Ohmer Lake Campground
Beautiful lake, cute campground
We were lucky enough to get a spot here! It was a perfect place to stop on our way from Homer back to Anchorage.
AKExplorer G.
Traveler
Caribou Hills Recreation Area Dispersed
Great Camping Area
You can camp anywhere in the DNR Recreational Area out in The Hills. Camp by the creek or up on one of the hills with amazing views. Wonderful area for foraging fungi and harvesting berries. Great Bear and Moose hunting area.
Please, Pack it in, Pack it out.
- WWendy S.Scout
Captain Cook State Recreation Area
Great Camping
Rustic 50 site campground. Several sites suited to large rigs. Well kept campground with immaculate vault toilets. Fantastic views, great fishing, and trails. Beachcomb for agates, spirit stones, and wishing stones.
- DDavid P.Scout
K-Beach Campground and Storage
This establishment is a disaster.
I had the worst experience camping experience of my life here. Noisy, filthy, and poorly managed. The lady who owns it is disrespectful and lazy yet asking a premium price. The sites are not private, the bathrooms are filthy. I recommend not considering this place unless you are dip netting or in noise at all hours not too mention the thievery.
- DDavid P.Scout
K-Beach Campground and Storage
This place is a disaster, no water hookups, filthy bathrooms, rude manager
I stayed here early 2024 season and will not return. The noise was horrible, no privacy between sites and water in few. Basically dry miserable camping at a premium price but the worst part was dealing with the matriarch of the village. The female owner is a rude disrespectful person, clearly uncomfortable in her own skin.
Siegfried M.
Guide
Anchor River State Recreation Area
Awesome Campsite
Stayed at the Steelhead one, there are 4 Choices of Campgrounds, Right by the River, Catched my First King Salmon on my Fly Rod
- Siegfried M.Guide
Mariner Park
The View
Awesome Spot on Homer Spit, Camp Right on the Beach with Awesome Views, was not to Crowded in July. Went Halibut From there and had 7 Humpback Whales surrounding our Boat….. What an Adventure
- KKerry B.Traveler
Ocean Shores RV Park
nice area great views
We had a good stay here in our 40' toy hauler. The power, water, and cable worked good. The rate shown is the total bill for a weekly rate of$321 with taxes and fees added. Some things to note about the park. The whole park slopes downward toward the beach bluff, however they did a reasonable job terracing each site so it is mostly level. As a result each site uphill is 12 to 18 inches higher. The center sites are back to back and they will park your RV even with the electric box at rear, so you may have challenges parking your towed vehicle or tow vehicle at your site depending on your total length, but we managed ok. The lane between rows is narrow. If you"pull through" to your site through an empty one, it is easy. If you have to back in it may be a challenge and you may need to get people to move tow vehicles. Smaller motorhomes and short trailers may not have any issues. We had to have one person move a vehicle to pull out when we left. In fact we left a day early in the afternoon because I wanted to be sure I could get out. If all the guests had been in the park with the tow vehicles or towed park, I could not have pulled out early in the morning without waking people up to move vehicles. We camped at Ocean Shores RV Park in a Fifth Wheel.
Lynn G.
Ranger
Alaskan Angler RV Resort
Alaskan Anglers RV Resort
4.5 stars for this RV park. They have everything you need. Laundry/showers/bathrooms. 50/30 amp electric, sewer, water. Small dog run. They have a fish charter service, as well as fish cleaning stations. They also fillet, vacuum pack freeze and ship your catch. We really enjoyed ourselves here.
- AAaron M.Scout
Alaska Canoe and Campground
Get over it
It’s crowded and I’m not even sure what to do because it’s a big mess but I’m gonna go ahead and do the same
- Siegfried M.Guide
Clam Gulch State Rec Area
What a View
Big Parking lot , but the View and trail down to the Beach makes up for it
- Brent L.Guide
Anchor River State Recreation Area
Beach line camp
Didnt camp here. We camper at the campground 2 secs. Reason we didnt was due to winds. We didnt have warm enough clothes for the kiddos
- Brent L.Guide
Anchor River State Recreation Area
Close to homer!
This was a awesome spot not but 25 mins out of homer. So you don’t have to worry about the busyness. Also the trees break up the wind
Samantha F.Guide
Upper Skilak Lake Campground - Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
Campsite and gorgeous views were worth dealing with the bugs for for
The stunning lake view and access made the campsite worth dealing with the bugs and bears.
We arrived at Upper Skilak Lake Campground on a sunny Friday afternoon and managed to get the last site available. The campground was packed, including all the RV sites. 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.
Each campsite is equipped with bear-proof storage for food, which is essential considering the active bear presence in the area. There is enough space for two tents, and the fire pits are new with adjustable grill racks, which made cooking easy. Buckets were provided to safely extinguish fires.
The campsites are a short walk from the parking lot, involving a small hill, except for one (maybe two) handicap-accessible site that offers easier access.
During our stay, we saw black bears and grizzly bears every day. Bear scat was common on the trails and beach, adding to the sense of adventure but also requiring constant vigilance regarding food storage and safety.
The park rangers were friendly and stopped by our site each night to check in and talk about bear sightings. However, one morning, a ranger accompanied by a few volunteers walked into our site while we were eating, which felt somewhat invasive.
The main downside was the state of the bathrooms. They were extremely dirty, with one stall that didn’t lock and another that had no toilet paper. The smell was terrible, and overall, the facilities were not well-maintained.
By the time we left on Monday, we were the only campers remaining, which offered a peaceful end to our stay.
Overall, Upper Skilak Lake Campground offers a beautiful location and a genuine wilderness experience, the poor condition of the bathrooms and significant amount of bugs were the only drawback.
Be prepared for bears and lots of bugs. The lake, the trails, and experience were definitely worth the trip.
- JJustin B.Scout
Centennial Park & Campground
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.
- BBonnie P.Traveler
Tustumena Lake
Nice Spot
This is a small campground with individual sites. It has a lake with boat ramp access and is used frequently, during summer months. Campsites have firepits. Some sites can be quite muddy to get to. Very nice. No cell service at sites.
- MMacKensie C.Guide
Cooper Creek North Campground
River views near a bbq restaurant
There is a south campground along the river and a north loop along the creek. We stayed in the south camp at the end of September so it was “no services no fees” at that time. There’s a bbq restaurant across the street. There are food storage lockers at each site because of bears. Most other campers were there to fish.
- MMacKensie C.Guide
Clam Gulch State Rec Area
Beach access and good bay and mountain views
We stayed off season and were the only campers except the host. We rv camped and parked in a spot with an outlook over the cliff toward mountains. Only a few spots have views. There is a trail down to a beautiful beach, also empty when we were there. The parking spots are very tightly spaced.
- MMacKensie C.Guide
Mariner Park
Beautiful view of the bay.
We are in the shoulder season and most camps on the spit are closed. This one has beautiful views of the bay and there weren’t many people here the night we stayed. We rv camped. Some people brought their horses to the day use side and were riding at sunset.
- Kristi D.
LegendCentennial Park & Campground
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!
- Kristi D.Legend
Anchor River State Recreation Area
Incredible spot!!!
Mountains and the beach. What can be better!?! Only $20 a night, level spots steps from the beach. Does not have electric, water or sewer but if you can be self contained for a couple days. If not, there is a RV park right now the road.
20 minutes to Homer for many things to do and delicious seafood. halibut Capital of the world, beautiful beach with mountains in background.
We did a bear tour out of this town and we could walk to the boat that was taking us. Highly recommend this spot!
It is high of 60 degrees in August, so a little chilly, but nice clear weather!
- Kristi D.Legend
Cooper Creek North Campground
Lovely convenient campground
It's salmon fishing season and you can tell people are staying here to fish the Kenai River, which is great. It was a very convenient campsite off the highway on the way to Homer, in the national forest. only $23 a night to camp or $11.50 if your a senior or have an access pass. Great prize for Alaska, but of course no amenities at site such as water, electric etc. It's a dry spot.
Good size sites and level spots with picnic table and fire pit. Enjoyed our night here ...
- Kristi D.Legend
Cooper Creek South
Beautiful spot on river
Small but lovely campground on a one way road right on the Kenai river. Sites are spread out, a couple tent spots and a couple of camper spots. There appears to be seven spots and if this is full, you can go just up the road to the next campground.
No electric, water etc but there is a dumpster, picnic tables and fire pits. Across the road is a BBQ spot and a store. You can easily walk to it, just be careful going across road as hwy. Is pretty busy!
- KKelly K.Traveler
Ocean Shores RV Park
Excellent clean facility
Owner is very nice and professional. Showers well lit and perfectly clean. Amazing views of the ocean and easy beach access.
Guide to Kasilof
Tent camping near Kasilof, Alaska offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in stunning natural landscapes while enjoying a variety of outdoor activities. With well-reviewed campgrounds nearby, you'll find the perfect spot to set up your tent and explore.
Specific Local Activities
- For fishing enthusiasts, the Deep Creek North campground serves as a hub for deep sea fishing, making it an ideal location for those looking to catch halibut and salmon.
Tips for Tent Camping Near Kasilof
- When visiting Lower Skilak Lake Campground, be prepared for a hike to the tent sites, which rewards you with breathtaking views and a chance to spot local wildlife like black bears and moose.
Tent Campers Appreciate These Amenities
- At Deep Creek North, you'll find essential amenities such as picnic tables, fire pits, and well-maintained pit toilets, ensuring a comfortable camping experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular tent campsite near Kasilof, AK?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Kasilof, AK is Lower Skilak Lake Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 8 reviews.