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Trail River
Paid or permit campsite
Campground · USDA Forest Service Fees: reservable on Recreation.gov (nightly fee) Overview Trail River Campground, set between the Trail River and Kenai Lake, provides lake, river and snow-capped mountain scenery among the hemlock and spruce forests of the Chugach National Forest. It lies within driving distance of two main tourism destinations; 24 miles north of Seward and 40 miles east of Cooper Landing, AK. Miles of hiking and biking trails weave throughout the area. Moose, brown and black bear, sheep and goats can be found across a large parts of the forest. Kenai Lake marks the headwaters of the Kenai River. The campground is situated on the Eastern Kenai Peninsula at elevation 450 feet. Recreation The Day Use Site at Trail River Campground provides beach access to Kenai Lake. Many people enjoy fishing, collecting driftwood, skipping rocks and walking along the beach. The view of the mountains surrounding Kenai Lake is gorgeous. Snow is present in the high… Getting there: From Anchorage, go south on Seward Highway approximately 100 miles to Crown Point. Turn at Milepost 24.2 on Trail River Road for 2 miles to campground. Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232337 Source: Recreation.gov. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Alaska Recreational Management
Official information from the managing agency. Fees, seasons and closures change; check before you go.
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