A day-use area within Captain Cook State Recreation Area featuring a boat launch on Stormy Lake, approximately 9 miles north of Nikiski. The 400-acre lake is popular for boating, kayaking, and fishing for rainbow trout, silver salmon, and arctic char. Facilities include a boat launch, viewing overlook, picnic area, and wading/swimming beach. A small primitive boat-accessible campground is available midway across the lake on the south side, accessible only by watercraft. The lake can produce whitecaps on windy days, giving it the distinctive name.
Stormy Lake Boat Launch & Day Use Area. Facilities include a boat launch, overlook, picnic area, wading/swimming area, and a small, boat-in only campground.
Stormy Lake is located approximately 9 miles north of the community of Nikiski. Anglers can fish for rainbow trout and Arctic Char in Stormy Lake.
Captain Cook SRA charges $5 per vehicle per day for daily use of designated parking areas with access to restrooms.
CampgroundTour strives to provide accurate campground information but cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy. Information is subject to change — please confirm details with the agency managing this facility before booking or making travel decisions. See our Terms of Use.
A day-use area within Captain Cook State Recreation Area featuring a boat launch on Stormy Lake, approximately 9 miles north of Nikiski. The 400-acre lake is popular for boating, kayaking, and fishing for rainbow trout, silver salmon, and arctic char. Facilities include a boat launch, viewing overlook, picnic area, and wading/swimming beach. A small primitive boat-accessible campground is available midway across the lake on the south side, accessible only by watercraft. The lake can produce whitecaps on windy days, giving it the distinctive name.
Stormy Lake Boat Launch & Day Use Area. Facilities include a boat launch, overlook, picnic area, wading/swimming area, and a small, boat-in only campground.
Stormy Lake is located approximately 9 miles north of the community of Nikiski. Anglers can fish for rainbow trout and Arctic Char in Stormy Lake.
Captain Cook SRA charges $5 per vehicle per day for daily use of designated parking areas with access to restrooms.
CampgroundTour strives to provide accurate campground information but cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy. Information is subject to change — please confirm details with the agency managing this facility before booking or making travel decisions. See our Terms of Use.