State Parks in Alaska (140)

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Afognak Island State Park
Kodiak, AK
Identified in 1892 as one of the nation's first conservation areas, Afognak Island was originally designated as the Afognak Forest and Fish Culture Reserve because of its outstanding wildlife and salm
Alaska Veteran's Memorial
Trapper Creek, AK
The Alaska Veteran's Memorial is located within Denali State Park at mile 147.1 between Anchorage and Fairbanks. The memorial consists of five 20-foot tall concrete panels, one each to represent the A
Anchor River State Recreation Area
Anchor Point, AK
The first written descriptions of the land and people of the Kenai Peninsula are found in the 1778 journals from the British sponsored expedition of Captain James Cook. According to legend, Anchor Poi
Archangel Road and Trail
Palmer, AK
Archangel Road Trailhead is located in the Hatcher Pass East Management Area, near mile 14.4 Hatcher Pass Road. The road is managed by the Alaska Department of Transportation in cooperation with Alask
Arctic Valley Alpenglow
Anchorage, AK
Arctic Valley Alpenglow is located within Chugach State Park, 10 miles north-east of downtown Anchorage. In the summer months, Arctic Valley has many trails for hiking. From easy to hard, there is on
Baranof Castle State Historic Site
Sitka, AK
Commonly referred to as Castle Hill, this park is one of the most historically significant sites in Alaska. Tlingit natives originally inhabited this area and built a strategic fortification at this s
Big Delta State Historical Park
Delta Junction, AK
One of the greatest aspects of coming to Alaska is learning about its tremendous history. At Big Delta State Historical Park, you get to take a walk through the past. This site was an important crossr
Big Eddy Day Use Area
Bend, AK
The Kenai River Special Management Area (SMA) consists of more than 105 linear miles of rivers and lakes, including Kenai Lake, Skilak Lake, and the Kenai River from river mile 82 downstream to four m
Big Lake North State Recreational Site
Wasilla, AK
Big Lake North State Recreational Site is 13 miles west of Wasilla. Boating and fishing are extremely popular on the lake during the summer months. Big Lake is known as Alaska's Year-Round Playground
Big Lake South State Recreation Site
Wasilla, AK
Camping, fishing, boating, water skiing and jet skiing. Big Lake South is managed by Great Holiday Campgrounds, (907) 240-9797; reservations are accepted March-September. http://greatholidaycampground
Bings Landing Campground & Day Use Area
Sterling, AK
The Kenai River boasts major runs of four Pacific salmon species: king, red, silver and pink; in addition to trophy sized rainbow trout and Dolly Varden. Kenai River kings, or Chinook salmon, are amon
Birch Lake State Recreation Site
Salcha, AK
Birch Lake SRA is nestled between a lilypad covered lake and forested wetlands. Boat launch and courtesy dock with ADA Access. No long term docking, approximate 20 minute time limit. Users should brin
Bird Creek Campground
Anchorage, AK
Bird Creek campground is located south of Anchorage at Bird Creek. The campground offers experiences ranging from fishing, hiking, whale watchig, wildlife viewing, and spectacular sunsets. All have w
Bird Creek Overflow Parking
Anchorage, AK
Bird Creek campground overflow is located south of Anchorage at Bird Creek. The campground there also offers experiences ranging from fishing, hiking, whale watching, wildlife viewing, and spectacular
Bishop Creek Day Use Area
Kenai, AK
Bishop Creek Day Use Area is located in the Captain Cook SRA. The park is virtually undiscovered by most visitors to the Kenai Peninsula. It offers a peaceful setting of forests, lakes, streams and sa
Blueberry Lake State Recreation Site
Valdez, AK
Blueberry Lake State Recreation Site is located in spectacular Thompson Pass, 24 miles north of Valdez. The park is located at the large switchback before descending into Keystone Canyon. The high alp
Buskin River State Recreational Site
Kodiak, AK
Buskin River State Recreation Site borders the Buskin River and is near the state airport. The Buskin River is one of the most productive fisheries on the Kodiak road system. Visitors from around the
Byers Lake Campground
Trapper Creek, AK
This quiet, family campground is nestled on Byers Lake at the foot of Kesugi Ridge. The area offers spectacular views of Mt. McKinley. It is located 147 miles north of Anchorage and 90 miles from the
Caines Head State Recreation Area
Seward, AK
Caines Head State Recreation Area is the scenic site of an abandoned World War II fort, can be reached by boat or foot from Seward. The massive headland rises 650 feet above Resurrection Bay, against
Captain Cook State Recreation Area
Nikiski, AK
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
Chena River State Recreation Site
Fairbanks, AK
Facilities include over 60 campsites for vehicles, 11 have electric and water hookup, five electric only sites, five walk-in campsites, picnic sites along the river, drinking water, restrooms with flu
Chena River State Recreational Area
Fairbanks, AK
Chena River State Recreation Area is a park for all seasons, with 397 square miles of forests, rivers, and alpine tundra. Whether you prefer a day hike or rock climb at Granite Tors, to harness up the
Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve
Haines, AK
The Alaska Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve was created by the State of Alaska in June of 1982. The preserve was established to protect and perpetuate one of the world's largest concentration of Bald Eagle
Chilkat State Park
Haines, AK
This park offers a log cabin contact/information center, 35-site campground, picnic area, boat launch and trails. The campground sits in a mixed forest of evergreens and deciduous trees at the edge of
Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Site
Haines, AK
Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Site is at the south end of Chilkoot Lake, near the outlet to the Chilkoot River. The campground sits amid a beautiful stand of Sitka spruce. The park and surrounding a
Chugach State Park
Anchorage, AK
Chugach State Park's 495,000 acres of forests, lakes, mountains and valleys are at Anchorage's doorstep - and the welcome mat is out. Just a 20-minute drive from downtown places you on the edge of a t
Ciechanski Day Use Area
Kenai, AK
The Kenai River boasts major runs of four Pacific salmon species: king, red, silver and pink; in addition to trophy sized rainbow trout and Dolly Varden. Kenai River kings, or Chinook salmon, are amon
Clam Gulch State Recreation Area
Clam Gulch, AK
Clam Gulch, as the name implies, is famous for the hundreds of thousands of razor clams that used to be harvested annually from the sandy beaches adjacent to the State Recreation Area. The Department
Clearwater State Recreation Site
Delta Junction, AK
A beautiful little campground lies tucked beside a crystal clear river that offers great fishing opportunities and a peaceful place to spend the day. Many visitors enjoy this recreation site for its w
Coho Campground
Montesano, AK
Coho Campground is one of the five campgrounds in the Anchor River State Recreation Area. Anchor River is known for its fishing. Steelhead, Rainbow and Dolly Varden, as well as seasonal runs of King a
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