A small Kenai National Wildlife Refuge campground located at Milepost 68.3 Sterling Highway near Sterling. The facility offers 3 free campsites managed by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in a quiet roadside setting surrounded by spruce forest with lake access. Amenities include vault toilets and a boat launch, but no potable water is available. Fire rings are provided at sites. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations. Access via Sterling Highway, approximately 2.5 hours south of Anchorage or 20 minutes from Sterling. Popular for fishing for trout, paddling kayaks or canoes, and enjoying the refuge solitude. The campground has a trail from the campsite area to a cabin and connects to the Seven Lakes trail system.
Kelly Lake: 3 sites, Free camping
Kelly Lake Campground sits along the shores of Kelly Lake offering 4 open sites in a quiet, roadside setting surrounded by spruce with lake access, featuring fire rings. Vault toilets available, no water provided. Open May through September. Peaceful retreat for fishing for trout, paddle kayak or canoe. Trail from campground to cabin and Seven Lakes trail.
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A small Kenai National Wildlife Refuge campground located at Milepost 68.3 Sterling Highway near Sterling. The facility offers 3 free campsites managed by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in a quiet roadside setting surrounded by spruce forest with lake access. Amenities include vault toilets and a boat launch, but no potable water is available. Fire rings are provided at sites. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations. Access via Sterling Highway, approximately 2.5 hours south of Anchorage or 20 minutes from Sterling. Popular for fishing for trout, paddling kayaks or canoes, and enjoying the refuge solitude. The campground has a trail from the campsite area to a cabin and connects to the Seven Lakes trail system.
Kelly Lake: 3 sites, Free camping
Kelly Lake Campground sits along the shores of Kelly Lake offering 4 open sites in a quiet, roadside setting surrounded by spruce with lake access, featuring fire rings. Vault toilets available, no water provided. Open May through September. Peaceful retreat for fishing for trout, paddle kayak or canoe. Trail from campground to cabin and Seven Lakes trail.
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.