Pasagshak River State Recreation Site
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. Camping limited to 7 consecutive nights.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 8:57PM AKST until December 30 at 4:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Snow accumulations 2 to 6 inches. Highest amounts across Afognak Island and west of Kodiak City. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Visibility as low as one half mile at times. * WHERE...Kodiak Island Northeast. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will develop from north to south across the region this evening and continue through Tuesday afternoon before tapering off. The combination of snow and blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility at times. Near blizzard conditions are possible at times from around midnight through early Tuesday morning, during the timeframe of expected heaviest snowfall. Gusty winds will continue into Wednesday, leading to areas of persistent blowing snow as temperatures drop back into the 20s.
About
Pasagshak River State Recreation Site is the only designated park land outside the immediate Kodiak city area accessible by road, located at mile 20 of Pasagshak Road about an hour's drive from town. The site sits at the delta where the three-mile Pasagshak River, flowing from Lake Rose Tead, meets Pasagshak Bay. The river is considered one of Kodiak Island's outstanding sport fishing streams, providing thousands of angler hours annually for Dolly Varden, sockeye, pink, chum, and silver salmon. The 25-acre recreation site features 12 primitive camping spaces divided between 6 tent sites and 6 parking sites that can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet. The campground is undeveloped, operating on a first-come, first-served basis with a 7-night camping limit. Facilities include a hand-pump well for drinking water, vault toilets with ADA access, and 4 picnic shelters. The dramatic coastal scenery includes views of Pasagshak Bay, which supports rich marine and terrestrial wildlife including brown bears, whales, seals, dolphins, sea bird colonies, eagles, overwintering waterfowl, shrimp, and crab. Visitors must pack out all trash when leaving.
Directions
From Kodiak, take Rezanof Drive West to Chiniak Highway, then Saltery Cove Road to Bezonoe Road. Turn right on Pasagshak Road. Park entrance is on the left at milepost 20.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Buskin River State Recreation Site 19mi
- Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Cabins 19mi
- Woody Island State Recreation Site 22mi
- Fort Abercrombie State Historic Park 24mi
- Afognak Island State Park 59mi
- Shuyak Island State Park 74mi
- Kachemak Bay State Park 151mi
- Johnson Lake State Recreation Area 199mi
- Fure's Cabin 136mi
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $55 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 20ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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