Johnson Lake State Recreation Area

Closed — Closed for the season through May 31, 2026. Opens June 1, 2026 and operates through September 30. Some sites available via ReserveAmerica reservation, others first-come, first-served. Stay limit of 15 days.

About

Located at milepost 110 on the Sterling Highway near Kasilof, Johnson Lake State Recreation Area encompasses 332 wooded acres surrounding Johnson Lake on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. The campground offers 51 campsites divided between non-electric RV sites and tent sites, all with fire grates and picnic tables. RV sites accommodate rigs up to 35 feet. The recreation area features accessible vault toilets, drinking water, a boat launch for lake access, multiple picnic areas, and picnic shelters. Johnson Lake is popular for rainbow trout fishing and non-motorized boating, including canoeing and kayaking. The lake operates under a no-wake rule. Walking trails wind through the spruce forest surrounding the lake. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, with moose, black and brown bears, lynx, squirrels, and hares commonly seen in the area. The campground operates seasonally from June through September and is managed by Alaska State Parks. Some campsites are available through advance reservation via ReserveAmerica, while others operate on a first-come, first-served basis. A group campsite accommodating up to 30 people and a group picnic area are also available by reservation. The campground has a 15-day stay limit and charges a day-use parking fee.

Directions

At milepost 110 on the Sterling Highway turn onto Johnson Lake Road, then turn onto Tustumena Lake Road, take the first right into the Johnson Lake State Recreation Area.

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