Kasilof, Alaska is located on the east shore of Cook Inlet and has a small population of around 700. It is about 160 miles from Anchorage, or a 3-hour, scenic drive. Dena’ina Athabascans lived in the Kasilof area harvesting the bountiful fish before Russia established a fort there in the late 1700s. Commercial fishing, canneries and fur operations contributed to the growth of Kasilof which was established as a city in 1960, a year after Alaska became a state.
Campgrounds Near Kasilof Alaska
There are three state recreation sites in and around Kasilof, Alaska. These sites allow for boat launches additionally these sites offer day use, parking, bathrooms, hiking and camping.
- Johnson Lake State Recreation Area
- This large campground has 51 camp sites with RV spaces. There are sheltered picnic areas, bathrooms and a Kasilof River boat launch.
- Kasilof River State Recreation Site
- This day use park has 25 picnic sites, bathrooms, water and a boat launch into the Kasilof River.
- Crooked Creek State Recreation Site
- This campground is very large with nearly 80 campsites and 36 day use sites. It is within walking distance of the confluence of Crooked Creek and the Kasilof River for access to fishing. There are picnic areas, bathrooms, and walking trails.