Russian River
Closed — Closed for the winter season. Typically operates from early June through September with full services and 24-hour staffing. Recent construction extended the access road and added retaining walls.
Regional Order No. 10-01 - Marijuana - Simple Possession
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on the Tongass and Chugach National Forests: Possessing, storing or transporting parts of a cannabis plant, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; including and not limited to proc
Regional Order No. 10-00-00-04-01 - Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
TONGASS and CHUGACH NATIONAL FORESTS Regional Office Juneau, Alaska Order No. 10-00-00-04-01REGIONAL ORDEROccupancy and Use
Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
R-10 SUPPLEMENT 7700-96-1 7730EFFECTIVE 5/17/96 Page 10 of 117731.14 - EXHIBIT 01ORDER NO. R-10-96-01FOREST DEVELOPMENT ROADS AND TRAILSALASKA REGION
10-04-00-26-01 Winter Motorized Vehicle Closure
To prevent resource damage from snowmachine use in areas where inadequate snow conditions exist, some Kenai Peninsula areas of the Chugach National Forest are closed to snowmachine use areas.
10-04-00-24-05 - Developed Recreation Sites, Public Use Cabins Prohibitions
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited within the Chugach National Forest:Cutting any standing tree within 150 feet of a Public Use Cabin, Developed Recreation Site or Administrative Use Site.
10-04-00-17-09 Winter Motorized Vehicle Use
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on certain lands administered by the Forest Service within the Chugach National Forest:
10-04-04-12-08 Copper River Delta Winter Motor Vehicle Closure
The use of snowmachines (snowmobiles and all motorized over snow vehicles, including off highway vehicles) and the landing of, or the dropping or picking up of any materials, supplies, or persons by means of, helicopters that are utilized for t winter recreational activities is prohibited in the
10-04-00-05-01 - Winter Motor Vehicle Closure Prince William Sound
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a), the following acts are prohibited on the Chugach National Forest:Certain motor vehicle use except for subsistence uses from December 1 through April 30 of each year:
10-04-00-04-03 - Motor Vehicle Closure Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Acquired Lands
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) the operation of motor vehicles is prohibited in the following areas:
About
Russian River Campground is one of Alaska's most visited recreation sites, perched at 400 feet elevation between the Russian and Kenai Rivers on the eastern Kenai Peninsula. Located 110 miles south of Anchorage and 40 miles east of Soldotna within the Chugach National Forest, the campground hosts over 100,000 visitors annually who come for world-class fishing and hiking. The Russian River is Alaska's most popular sockeye salmon stream and a premier rainbow trout fishery. The campground serves as the trailhead for the Russian Lakes Trail, the most popular trail on the Chugach National Forest, where hikers can reach Russian River Falls at 2.3 miles or continue 19 more miles past two alpine lakes. The Angler's Trail provides access to 22 sustainable river entry points along the Russian River and continues to the Kenai-Russian confluence with 15 additional access points. The campground features 83 campsites with vault toilets, potable water, picnic tables, fire pits, and dumpsters. Paved roads and parking spurs accommodate RVs. A 24-hour contact station operates during the full-service season from May through September. Recent construction has improved the access road with new retaining walls and enhanced infrastructure to serve visitors for years to come.
Directions
From Anchorage, travel south 110 miles on the Sterling Highway (Alaska State Highway 1) to Milepost 54. The campground entrance is on the south side of the highway.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $23 - $33 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 100ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 100ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 288-7756 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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