Johnson Lake State Recreation Area
The campground is currently closed for the season. Opens June 1, 2026 and operates through September 30, 2026. Some sites are reservable via ReserveAmerica; others are first-come, first-served. 15-day stay limit.
Wind Advisory issued July 21 at 11:15AM AKDT until July 23 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...South to southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 35 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Western Kenai Peninsula along and near Cook Inlet. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Dipnetters and other recreational activities along Cook Inlet beaches will be impacted by high winds and rough seas, with 8 to 12 foot waves coming off of Cook Inlet. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur Thursday morning between around 7am and Noon. Cook Inlet beaches, especially from the Kenai River to Nikiski will see the highest wind gusts.
About
Johnson Lake State Recreation Area encompasses 332 wooded acres surrounding Johnson Lake on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. The campground offers 48 campsites spread across multiple loops, with 25 sites available through online reservation and the remainder first-come, first-served. Each site includes a fire grate and picnic table, and the area features ADA-accessible vault toilets and drinking water. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout and is popular for fishing and canoeing, with a boat launch available. Wildlife is abundant throughout the recreation area, including moose, black and brown bears, lynx, squirrels, and hares. Six reservable picnic pavilions accommodate groups of up to 20 people, and a group camping area handles up to 30 people with 6 vehicles. The campground operates seasonally from June 1 through September 30. RVs up to 35 feet can be accommodated, though all sites are back-in configuration with no hookups. A camp host is present during the operating season. The 15-day stay limit applies.
Directions
From Soldotna, drive 15 miles south on the Sterling Highway to Mile 110. Turn onto Johnson Lake Loop Road to reach the recreation area.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 - $120 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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