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Johnson Lake State Recreation Area, AK

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Johnson Lake State Recreation Area is a nice, wooded, 332 acre area surrounding Johnson Lake. Camping, fishing for rainbow trout, canoeing and walking are popular activities. Moose, black and brown bear, lynx, squirrels, hares and other creatures are plentiful in all of these areas. Enjoy and respect them for this is their home. Please help them by not feeding them and keeping a clean camp.
Status: Closed through Thu May 16 2024   Season Dates
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East Loop
Non-Electric Campsite
8 Accessible
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
East Loop
Non-Electric Campsite
8 Accessible
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
East Loop
Non-Electric Campsite
8 Accessible
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
East Loop
Non-Electric Campsite
8 Accessible
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
East Loop
Non-Electric Campsite
8 Accessible
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
East Loop
Non-Electric Campsite
8 Accessible
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
East Loop
Non-Electric Campsite
8 Accessible
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
East Loop
Non-Electric Campsite
8 Accessible
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
East Loop
Tent Site
8
25 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
East Loop
Tent Site
8
25 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
East Loop
Tent Site
8
25 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
East Loop
Tent Site
8
25 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
East Loop
Tent Site
8
25 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
East Loop
Tent Site
8
25 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
East Loop
Non-Electric Campsite
8 Accessible
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
East Loop
Non-Electric Campsite
8 Accessible
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
East Loop
Non-Electric Campsite
8 Accessible
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
East Loop
Non-Electric Campsite
8 Accessible
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
East Loop
Non-Electric Campsite
8 Accessible
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
East Loop
Non-Electric Campsite
8 Accessible
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
East Loop
Non-Electric Campsite
8 Accessible
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
East Loop
Non-Electric Campsite
8 Accessible
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
East Loop
Non-Electric Campsite
8 Accessible
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
East Loop
Non-Electric Campsite
8 Accessible
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Group area
Non-Electric Group Campsite
30 Accessible
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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Overview

Description

Johnson Lake State Recreation Area is a nice, wooded, 332 acre area surrounding Johnson Lake. Camping, fishing for rainbow trout, canoeing and walking are popular activities. Moose, black and brown bear, lynx, squirrels, hares and other creatures are plentiful in all of these areas. Enjoy and respect them for this is their home. Please help them by not feeding them and keeping a clean camp.

Facilities:

There are 48 campsites, 16 day use parking sites, a group camping area, and a group picnic area.

Nearby Attractions:

The town of Kasilof is located fifteen miles south of Soldotna along the Sterling Highway on the Kenai Peninsula. It is a popular summer recreational destination. Camping, wildlife viewing, scenic views, and fishing at the Kasilof River and at Johnson Lake are some of the reasons why.

Booking Window

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 7 Month(s) in advance.

Season Dates

Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Fri May 17 2024
Fri May 31 2024
Peak
Sat Jun 01 2024
Mon Sep 30 2024
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Accessible Boat Ramp
  • Accessible Campsites
  • Accessible Drinking Water
  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Picnic Areas
  • Accessible Picnic Shelters
  • Accessible Vault Toilets
  • Boating
  • Camp Host
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Lake Access
  • Water Access
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Fees and Cancellation Policies
Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
Reservation Fees

A Reservation Fee of $5 will be added to the campsite fee. Reservation fees are non-refundable, non-transferable. No exceptions.

Change/Transfer Policy

Reservations may be modified up to 2 calendar days prior to arrival check-in time online through Reserve America and incur a $3 change fee. Reservations may not be modified less than 2 calendar days prior to day of arrival. Customers may extend stays without incurring a modification fee.

Important Note: A change in reservation dates where no dates of stay involved in the original reservation are the same as the dates of stay for the resulting reservation, will require a cancellation of the original reservation and the booking of a new reservation with all applicable service fees.

Cancellation/No-Show Policy

  • Cancellations received at least 3 calendar days prior to scheduled check-in time will incur a $10 cancellation fee plus original transaction fee. Nightly fees will be refunded. The cancellation must be made online through Reserve America.
  • Cancellations received after scheduled check-in time but before the following day's check-in time will incur a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first nightly fee. Additional nightly fees will be refunded. The cancellation must be made through Reserve America.
  • No-Shows - A reservation turns into "no-show" status at check-in time on the day after the scheduled arrival date unless alternate arrangements have been made with the park. The entire reservation will be cancelled and all fees are forfeited.

Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
May 17 2024 -
May 31 2024
Tent Site
$20.00
Non-Electric Group Campsite
$120.00
Non-Electric Campsite
$20.00
Peak Season
Jun 01 2024 -
Sep 30 2024
Tent Site
$20.00
Non-Electric Group Campsite
$120.00
Non-Electric Campsite
$20.00

*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges

**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites

Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
60.29806, -151.28231
60°17'53"N, 151°16'56"W

At approximately mile post 110 on the Sterling Highway turn onto Johnson Lake Road, then turn onto Tustumena Lake Road, take the first right into the Johnson Lake SRA.
Contact Information

Mailing Address:

Johnson Lake State Recreation Area
PO Box 1247
Soldotna  AK  99669
Phone Number:
Information:  (907)262-5581
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