Captain Cook State Recreation Area

36.9 Kenai Spur Highway
Kenai, AK 99611

907-269-8400

Captain Cook State Recreation Area is virtually undiscovered by most visitors to the Kenai Peninsula. It offers a peaceful setting of forests, lakes, streams and saltwater beaches. The recreation area can be reached by driving 25 miles north of Kenai on the North Kenai Road to milepost 36. 

Captain Cook State Recreation Area offers a variety of recreation activities, from canoeing and boating on Stormy Lake to beach combing on Cook Inlet tide swept shores, bird watching, berry picking, and wildlife observation. The beaches are popular with agate hunters.

Anglers may enjoy fishing for rainbow trout and silver salmon in Swanson River as well as rainbows and arctic char in Stormy Lake. Current fishing regulations will give complete information on seasons and limits. Winter visitors enjoy ice fishing on Stormy Lake.

Facilities:
- ADA Facility - Yes
- Day Use Area
- Daily Parking Fee
- Toilets
- Water
- Picnic sites
- Picnic Shelters
- Discovery Campground
Campground managed by:
Alaska Recreation Management

Activities
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Biking
- Boating
- Wildlife Viewing

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