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Crooked Creek State Recreation Site

Soldotna, AK U.S.A.

Kenai Area Office
P.O. Box 1247
Soldotna, AK 99669
U.S.A.
 907-262-5581
Open Year-Round Entry Fee Charged
State Park Information

Perched at the confluence of Crooked Creek and the Kasilof River, the Crooked Creek State Recreation Site offers outstanding king salmon fishing in May and June.

Visitors fish from the banks of the Kasilof for these outstanding salmon.

Crooked Creek, near the town of Kasilof, is also popular for a small steelhead run in spring and fall. During summer, sockeye and silver salmon are available. Dolly Varden are present year-round.

The area offers 80 campsite and 36 day use parking spaces.

It is situated about 16 miles from Kenai, Mile 111 of the Sterling Highway off Coho Loop Road.

The trail to the river is wheelchair-accessible.

The park charges for camping and parking.

Outdoor Activities
Activities Column 1 Activities Column 2 Activities Column 3
Camping available Freshwater Fishing available Visitor Center not available
Hiking not available Saltwater Fishing not available Children's Activities not available
Backpacking not available Guided Tours not available
Rock Climbing not available Scenic Drives not available
Horse Trails not available Big Game Hunting not available Picnicking available
Wheelchair Trails/Ramps available Upland Hunting not available Off-Road Vehicles not available
Waterfowl Hunting not available Lodging Nearby available
Restaurants Nearby available
Canoeing not available
Kayaking not available Cross-Country Skiing not available
Rafting not available Downhill Skiing not available Bird-Watching available
Beaches not available Snowboarding not available Nature Viewing available
Boat Launch not available Snowshoeing not available Historic Sites not available
Snowmobiling not available
Ice Skating not available
Mountain Biking not available Winter Camping not available
Touring not available

Photo credits in order: Courtesy of Alaska Department of Natural Resources.

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