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SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA - KENAI PENINSULA
River. Sterling is home to the Kenaitze Indian Tribe
and a spectacular archaeological site, containing
prehistoric Dena’ina house pits. Taking in the scenic
beauty, hiking and camping, or simply fishing and
hunting for wildlife or history, travelers of all kinds
are encouraged to stop in Sterling, another of
Alaska’s quaint and unique destinations.
Mile 81.3: Access to Moose Crossing RV & Food
Truck Park on the right. 33190 Sterling Hwy,
moosecrossingpark.com -
(907) 740-0292.
Mile 81.6: Access to Izaak Walton State Park
Mile 83.1: Access to Kenai River Red’s RV Fish
Camp,
Mile 84.3: Access to Alaska Canoe & Campgrounds,
the Scout Lake State Recreation Site, Morgan’s
Landing State Recreation Site, and Kenai River bank
fishing access.
SOLDOTNA
Mile 94-95: Soldotna, population: 4,552. All
services are available.
Junction with Kenai Spur Highway at Soldotna Y.
Westbound traffic takes right fork north for Soldotna
businesses, then continues north where you can find
the city of Kenai, population 7,614. All services.
Continue northbound on the Kenai Spur Highway
for the communities of Salamatof, population 1,041
and Nikiski, population 4,518. All services available.
Mile 94.4: Access to Soldotna Campsite and
Centennial Campground & Boat Launch.
Mile 94.5: Access to Edgewater Lodge & RV Park
and the Klondike RV Park & Cabins.
Mile 106.7: Junction with south end of Kalifornsky
Beach Road to Kasilof;
Mile 107: Kasilof, population: 565. has a general store.
Turnoff for Kasilof River State Recreation Site.
Mile 108: Access to the Johnson Lake
Campground, Johnson Lake State Recreation Area,
and Kasilof Dock & RV Park (riverfront camping at
the mouth of the Kasilof River). Offers fish cleaning
station, on-site 1882 Brew coffee shop, showers,
24-hour security, and easy access to dipnetting and
fishing. See our ad on this page
Mile 108.7: Junction with North Cohoe Loop
Road; access to Crooked Creek State Recreation
Site, in 1.5 miles, turn right on Rilinda Road. Access
to Cohoe Cabins and RV Park, Cohoe Beach
Campground, and Kasilof river State Recreation
Site; stay on North Cohoe Loop Road.
Mile 114.8: Junction with Clam Gulch Road access
to Clam Gulch State Recreation Area; camping,
access to beach. The clam fishery is closed; see
current regulations and restrictions.
Homer - Explore & Play!
Mile 115.3: Clam Gulch, population: 240. Post office.
Mile 124: Scenic View RV Park.
NINILCHIK
Mile 131: Ninilchik, population: 956. Fishing charter
services, campgrounds, a general store, gas, food,
and home of the Kenai Pennisula Fair from August
14-16.
Ninilchik is located on the coast of Cook Inlet, the
west side of the Kenai Peninsula. Ninilchik is home to
first-rate fishing. Here, travelers can fish for salmon
and halibut either on land or on the inlet. When
visiting Ninilchik be sure to explore the Ninilchik River
and Deep Creek watersheds, the historic Russian
Orthodox Church, built in 1901, and the two Alaska
State Parks situated to the north and the south. The
Ninilchik State Recreation Area offers campgrounds
with beach and river access. The Deep Creek State
Recreation Area has a campground on the beach and
tractor-assisted boat launching capabilities. Ninilchik
has unique scenic wonders. Witness for yourself the
spectacular views of four Cook Inlet volcanoes.
Mile 131.1: Access to the Ninilchik River
Campground.
Mile 131.9: Access to the Alaskan Angler RV Resort.
Mile 132: Access to
Ninilchik View State
Campground.
Mile 132.5: Junction
with Oil Well Road
for access to the All
Seasons Campground
and Cabins and the
Ninilchik Airport.
Mile 133.2: Access
to Deep Creek North
(camping) and Deep
Creek South (day-use
area).
Mile 133.8: Junction
with Deep Creek Way
with access to the
Ninilchik’s Volcano
View RV Resort and
the Deep Creek State
Recreational Area.
Mile 140.8: Access to
Happy Valley Falls.
Mile 147.8: Access
to the Stariski State
Recreational Site.
Mile 148.8: Access to
Whiskey Point Cabins
and RV Park.
Mile 150.8: Access to
Sarge’s Multi Services automobile services.
ANCHOR POINT
Mile 152: Anchor Point, population: 2,348.
Services include a post office, 24-hour gas/diesel
convenience store, Fireweed Meadows Golf
Course, Thurman’s Far West Auto, lodging, and
banking services.
Mile 152.5: Whiskey Point Cabins & RV Park.
Mile 152.8: Junction with Old Sterling Hwy with
access to Anchor River Campground. Turn right
on Anchor Point Road for access to Kyllonen’s RV
Park, Halibut Campground, and Anchor River State
Recreation Area.
HOMER
Mile 163.8: Homer, population: 5,585. All services.
Full-service RV sites at Baycrest RV Park and KOA.
Mile 167.8: Access to Ocean Shores RV Park.
Junction with Ohlson Lane with access to
Driftwood Inn, Lodges, Fishing Charters & RV Park.
Access to the Alaska Islands & Ocean Visitor Center.
Mile 172.8: Heritage RV Park just off of Homer Spit
Arctic Stills Photography
Get your free Visitor Guide today
www.homeralaska.org
907.235.7740 - 201 Sterling Highway
Located on the shore of Kachemak
Bay, is well known for its fishing
(notably halibut) and outdoor
adventures, but also for its vibrant
culinary and arts community. It’s the
very last stop on the Sterling Highway
that traverses the Kenai peninsula’s
western shore.
or the artsy explorer, there are many
fantastic restaurants, museums and
art galleries. The Pratt Museum has
great exhibits showcasing Native
American art. The Alaska Islands and
Ocean Visitor Centre focuses on
the unique wildlife present in South
Central Alaska and is free.
Whether it be sea kayaking,
beachcombing, bear-viewing, whale-
watching or birding, Homer has you
covered! Some of the best outdoor
activities are located right in town,
while Kachemak Bay State Park is
just a short boat ride away and offers
some amazing guided hikes and
fishing opportunities. For the foodie
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It’s a port of call for both the Alaska
State Ferry and a number of cruise
ships, which means there’s never
a shortage of new people in town.
There is even RV camping available
right on Homer’s Spit, a narrow strip
of land, which extends 4.5 miles into
Kachemak Bay.
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36193 Douglas Dr, Soldotna, AK 99669
www.thealaskadream.com [email protected]
907-262-1717
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