Discovery Campground
Captain Cook State Recreation Area
Write a Review 39 Kenai-Spur Hwy. Kenai, AK 99611 907-522-8368 907-748-2553 Official WebsiteGPS: 60.8054, -151.0152
Overview of Discovery Campground
Last Price Paid: $20
Reported by Wendy on 8/4/2024
Longest RV Reported: 31 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Ozzie on 8/22/2018
Number of Sites 53
Pad Type gravel
Open Seasonally Yes
Elevation 65 ft / 19 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Discovery Campground 17 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 6/14/2020
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Last reported 7/18/2023
“Big Rig Friendly”
Reviewed 8/4/2024
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 12 |
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Not to disagree with recent review indicating that this campground is not big rig friendly but during our stay we saw several 35' to 40' rigs in sites throughout the park. We counted 12 sites that qould accomadate large rigs. Not all were perfectly level but these rigs were not having problems. The park is well cared for with immaculat... more
Not to disagree with recent review indicating that this campground is not big rig friendly but during our stay we saw several 35' to 40' rigs in sites throughout the park. We counted 12 sites that qould accomadate large rigs. Not all were perfectly level but these rigs were not having problems. The park is well cared for with immaculate vault toilets. The views are fantastic with hiking and fishing. Saw 4 moose one night when exploring the park. We have camped here before and will again.
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Wendy would stay here again
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“Not big rig friendly”
Reviewed 7/27/2024
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Only 2-3 spots that could fit a 35' fifth wheel but not room to maneuver into the spots. Most sites were overgrown and not level, I mean really unlevel. And it is 25 miles from town. We didn't stay.
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“Fabulous experience”
Reviewed 6/22/2024
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 29 |
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Great campground both rv and tent friendly. Sites for 40' rvs. Clean, spacious, private sites. Vault toilets are spotless. Great views, beach combing, good interpretive trail. Campers catching Halibut from shore just below campground, trout in both lake and river within 1 mile of campground, salmon in river below campground. Locals re... more
Great campground both rv and tent friendly. Sites for 40' rvs. Clean, spacious, private sites. Vault toilets are spotless. Great views, beach combing, good interpretive trail. Campers catching Halibut from shore just below campground, trout in both lake and river within 1 mile of campground, salmon in river below campground. Locals refer to area as "moose point". We saw moose everyday and three bear cubs just outside campground. Will definitely return! Have verizon, streamed without any problem.
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Wendy would stay here again
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“Great Campground At The End Of The Road”
Reviewed 6/4/2024
| Days stayed: | 2 |
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| Site Number: | 9 |
| RV Length: | 24' (Class B) |
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We stayed here 2 nights in early June. We camped in site 9 which is fairly level and views of the sound through the trees. There are vault toilets which we did not use and a hand pump. Firewood must be bought 7 miles down the road at a small store. Campsites are well spaced and fairly private. Most are in the trees so Starlink struggl... more
We stayed here 2 nights in early June. We camped in site 9 which is fairly level and views of the sound through the trees. There are vault toilets which we did not use and a hand pump. Firewood must be bought 7 miles down the road at a small store. Campsites are well spaced and fairly private. Most are in the trees so Starlink struggled to connect. We took a great walk on the gravel beach during low tide. Extensive mud flats. The views of the Aleutian range across the sound is fantastic
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Arlo would stay here again
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“Great stay!”
Reviewed 8/14/2023
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| Site Number: | 15 |
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Hidden gem, for sure. Beautiful views of Cook's Inlet from several of the sites. All sites wooded and private. Walk the beach at low tide and hunt for sea glass and agates. Fish the inlet, Swanson River, or Stormy Lake for salmon, trout, and dolly varden. Quiet day and night with only about half the sites occupied - all fcfs. It is ab... more
Hidden gem, for sure. Beautiful views of Cook's Inlet from several of the sites. All sites wooded and private. Walk the beach at low tide and hunt for sea glass and agates. Fish the inlet, Swanson River, or Stormy Lake for salmon, trout, and dolly varden. Quiet day and night with only about half the sites occupied - all fcfs. It is about 30 minutes from Soldotna but good road until you get to Capt Cook Park - then there are potholes but camping here is worth it.
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Wendy would stay here again
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“Great stay!”
Reviewed 8/14/2023
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| Site Number: | 15 |
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Hidden gem, for sure. Beautiful views of Cook's Inlet from several of the sites. All sites wooded and private. Walk the beach at low tide and hunt for sea glass and agates. Fish the inlet, Swanson River, or Stormy Lake for salmon, trout, and dolly varden. Quiet day and night with only about half the sites occupied - all fcfs. It is ab... more
Hidden gem, for sure. Beautiful views of Cook's Inlet from several of the sites. All sites wooded and private. Walk the beach at low tide and hunt for sea glass and agates. Fish the inlet, Swanson River, or Stormy Lake for salmon, trout, and dolly varden. Quiet day and night with only about half the sites occupied - all fcfs. It is about 30 minutes from Soldotna but good road until you get to Capt Cook Park - then there are potholes but camping here is worth it.
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Wendy would stay here again
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“Terrible Potholes ”
Reviewed 7/18/2023
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 15 |
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The gravel road entering and the campground road are just pathetic. The potholes should embarrass the State Park. One of the outhouse doors was propped open and swarming with mosquitoes. Yes, the views are beautiful. I can’t believe that the campsites are so not level.
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“What A Besotted Place To Camp. ”
Reviewed 7/15/2022
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 9 |
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Arrived about 1 pm and added one more to the other 5 camp sites being occupied. The large spaces and big trees make this quite relaxing.
Cook Inlet is right their!! Wow. We are staying 3 days, and wish it could be a week.
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camper-717528 would stay here again
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“Quite campground ”
Reviewed 6/1/2022
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 18 |
| RV Length: | 22' (Travel Trailer) |
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Stayed here on a Tuesday night and the campground was mostly empty. The gnats were the worst in the morning but other than that this was a great place to stay. We took our dog on the interpretive trail thats near the entrance
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kalyn29956 would stay here again
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“Forested camp site with views of Cook Inlet”
Reviewed 6/14/2020
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 5 |
| RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
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Camped here three days to explore Captain Cook State Rec Area and the nearby beaches (yes, beaches in SCAK). Enjoyable small campground with updated facilities (outhouses). Spectacular views of Cook Inlet and volcanoes. Easy access to good beaches for walking and hanging out on. Rocks to climb if you're into that. Kinda buggy (prese... more
Camped here three days to explore Captain Cook State Rec Area and the nearby beaches (yes, beaches in SCAK). Enjoyable small campground with updated facilities (outhouses). Spectacular views of Cook Inlet and volcanoes. Easy access to good beaches for walking and hanging out on. Rocks to climb if you're into that.
Kinda buggy (present but not terrible) in mid-June. Our site had bit more dog poop than would have liked. Generator noise from the trailers and mohos (we were tent camping).
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HagePhoto would stay here again
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The grandson and I paddled the perimeter of Rainbow Lake Saturday morning. Saw a few minnows jumping, but nothing of significance. We decided to shift from the end of the Swanson River Road to t...
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- fishing
- picnic area
- recreation trail
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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