TERN LAKE JUNCTION, AK

TO ANCHORAGE: SR-1/Seward Hwy. Many pullouts, RAs & CGs. MM 38.4, W side, paved 2-ended pullout. 1 sm-med rig. Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Jul 15.
44.5, N60.62384 W149.52335, short level paved pullout, E side, pullthru, overlooking Summit Lake. Donald Hickman #102859 Jul 11. Updated by Judy & Dean Sheeley #68258 Aug 13. Reval by Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Jul 15.
46, Tenderfoot Creek CG (NF), 0.8 mi E on gravel rd, just N of Summit Lake Lodge. 60.63556 -149.49583. BD sites. Table. Toilet. Drinking W (well). Dumpster. $18, $28 dbl, S/A Pass 1/2. ~May 15-Sep 15. Boat launch/ramp. Bird watching, hiking, mtn biking, fishing, kayaking. Firewood. Quiet, pretty, along Summit Lake. Richard & Kathy Howe #74769 Aug 05. Updated by Gene Ladd & Mary Dixon #109821 stayed Jul 16.
47.3, E side, N60.66468 W149.48019, lg level paved 2-ended pkg area on hill above Lower Summit Lake (view), 5-6 lg rigs. Other pkg down dirt rd on N side. Donald Hickman #102859 Jul 11. Updated by Margaret Murray #103630 stayed Jul 19. Reval by Jim McManus #106499 viewed Jul 23.
49, N60 41 03.0 W149 28 47.8, State material sale site, huge gravel 2-ended pkg area. At least 10 acres, many different terraces. 2nd entrance ~1/4 mi SW of MM 49 is less steep of a dropoff. Locals also use area for gun range against bank towards the riv. Bob McCullough #110158 viewed Jun 15. Reval by Jim McManus #106499 viewed Jul 23.
50.6, E side, 2-ended paved pkg area. 4-5 lg rigs.
51.6, E side, long paved pullout. 8-10 lg rigs.
53.5, E side, paved pullout. 3 lg rigs.
54.7, E side, 2-ended paved pkg area. 2 lg rigs.
55.2, E side, 2-ended paved pkg area. 2 lg rigs.
56.7, see AK, HOPE: Hope Hwy.
56.7, E side, N end of bridge, Canyon Creek RA, paved, sloped. Toilets, dumpsters. 3-4 lg rigs. Hiking trails.
57.7, W side, sm paved 2-ended pkg area, very sloped. 1-2 rigs.
62.6, Granite Creek CG (NF), 0.5 mi E on gravel rd. 19 sites, tables, fire pits. Pump W, toilets, dumpster. $19, S/A Pass 1/2. Reservable rec.gov. Some sites along creek.
63.7, 0.2 mi E on gravel rd, Johnson Pass trailhead, sloped pkg area. 2-3 med rigs.
65.3, N60.75117 W149.25445, Bertha Creek CG (NF). 12 gravel back-in sites, tables, fire rings. Potable pump W, pit toilets, dumpster. $19, S/A Pass 1/2. No reservations. 14 day limit. Gravel loop rd. Listed 35′ max length but some OK for 40′ rig. Closest CG to public recreational gold panning creeks. Bob McCullough #110158 viewed May 15. Updated by Jim McManus #106499 viewed Jul 23.
67, E side, paved pullout. 2-3 rigs.
68 & 68.3, both sides, huge paved Turnagain Pass RA. Vault toilets. Both sides away from hwy, but some noise. Lot on W side is larger, more level. No Verizon. Richard & Kathy Howe #74769 Aug 05. Last updated by Jim McManus #106499 viewed Jul 23.
69.6, W side, 2-lane rd to lg paved lot. 8-10 lg rigs.
71, E side, paved pullout. 2-3 lg rigs.
71.2, W side, wide paved loop. 2-3 rigs.
71.4, W side, long narrow paved loop. 5-6 sm-med rigs, park along edge.
72.5, E side, pkg area. 2-3 rigs.
74.5, E side, lg paved pkg area. 4-5 rigs.
79, see AK, PORTAGE.
80.8-80.9, NE side, long gravel 2-ended pkg area, just SE of Kenai Peninsula Visitor Info Ctr. No restrictive signs. Along RR tracks. Free coffee at Ctr.
81, SW side, 20 Mile Riv paved pullout. Unlevel. 1-2 rigs. Boat ramp.
90, D & rinse W, & potable W. $5 regardless of other purchase. At Tesoro sta (Girdwood), If SB to Seward, fuel up, no other sta until Seward. Eateries around corner, some w/ free open wifi. Brian & Kitty Benzar #108579 used Aug 15. Updated by Jennifer & Graeme Chaston #107845 viewed Aug 16. Reval by Jim McManus #106499 viewed Jul 23.
92.1, N60.93978 W149.23331, level paved pullout, room for several rigs, pullthru, great view of water, mtns. Judy & Dean Sheeley #68258 Aug 13. Reval by Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Jul 15.
93.8, Fred Meyer (Kroger), O/N pkg. Good shopping, low fuel price & 3c/gal off w/ store card, more w/ shopping credit. Also free AK Fred Meyer RV coupon avail from gas attendant for 20c/gal off fuel & $$ off groceries, good at all AK Fred Meyers. Rick & Jana Nunemaker #126760 stayed Jul 19.
101.2, Bird Ridge Trailhead, pkg lot. Tables, fire rings along lot edge. O/N pkg $15 or annual pass. Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Jul 15.
111.2, pullout for Potter Trailhead. 1 sm-med rig. Close to hwy. Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Jul 15.
111.9, N side, McHugh Creek Picnic Area. $5/day pkg, or state pass. Long lane for lg-rig parallel pkg. No O/N pkg past gate up hill. Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Jul 15.
Unattributed sublistings above by Jim McManus #106499 viewed Jul 23.

TO HOMER: SR-1/Sterling Hwy, begins at jct w/ Seward Hwy MM 37 & goes S to Homer. It has no MM of its own lower than 37. MM 37.1, S side, pkg area. 2-3 lg rigs. Along Tern Lake.
40.3, both sides, paved pullouts. 2 lg rigs. Emergency phone.
41.8, S side, paved pullout. 1 sm rig.
42, S side, paved scenic view. 2-3 lg rigs.
44, trash service (fee), Solid Waste Transfer Site. Not an O/N location. Bob McCullough #110158 viewed Aug 15.
44.9, Quartz Creek CG (NF), 1/2 mi S on Quartz Creek Rd. N60 28 53.58 W149 43 55.69. 45 sites, most OK for lg RVs. Tables, firepits. Flush toilets. D ($8), fresh W fill near D. $18 ($28 dbl sites), S/A Pass 1/2. Next to Kenai Lake boat ramp. Jan & Ken Tilton #71924 Jun 11. Updated by Bob McCullough #110158 stayed Jun 15. Reval by Gene Ladd & Mary Dixon #109821 viewed Jul 16.
44.9, Crescent Creek CG (NF), 2.8 mi S on Quartz Creek Rd. 9 sites. No facilities. $14, S/A Pass 1/2. At confluence of Crescent & Quartz Creeks. Spawning viewing decks.
45.8, S side, paved pullout. 2 lg rigs.
47, S side, lake view. Loch & Lizbeth McJannett #118935 Aug 19.
49.6, N side, pkg area. 2 lg rigs. Along Kenai Riv.
50.5, S side, Cooper Creek South CG (NF). 23 sites, some OK for lg RVs. Tables, firepits. Trash bins. Pit toilets, W various spots. $18 ($28 dbl sites), S/A Pass 1/2. Jan & Ken Tilton #71924 Jun 11. Updated by Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Jul 15.
50.6, N side, Cooper Creek North CG (NF). 7 sm sites, some OK for lg RVs. Tables, firepits. Pit toilet. $18, S/A Pass 1/2. Jan & Ken Tilton #71924 Jun 11. Reval by Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Jul 15.
50.8, S side, pullout. 2 lg rigs.
52.6, Russian River CG (NF). 84 sites OK for lg RVs. Tables, firepits. Vault toilets, W various spots. D ($8). $18 ($28 dbl sites), S/A Pass 1/2. Jan & Ken Tilton #71924 Jun 11. Reval by Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Jul 15.
53.2, N side, gravel trailhead pullout. 6-7 lg rigs. Last reval by Loch & Lizbeth McJannett #118935 Aug 19.
55, 60.48703 -150.00331, Russian River Ferry & Boat Launch pkg lot. Vault toilets. $15, S/A Pass 1/2. 2-day limit. ~10 sm-med rigs. Primarily a spot for fishermen. Ferry is for foot traffic only, addl charge. Bob McCullough #110158 viewed Aug 15. Updated by Al & Sharon Florida #86865 Jun 16.
55.9, S side, gravel pullout. 3-4 lg rigs.
56.9, S side, gravel pullout. 3-4 lg rigs.
58, see AK, COOPER LANDING TO STERLING: Skilak Lake Loop Rd.
60, N side, fairly level 2-ended pkg area. Steve & Gail Ault #41031 Sep 11. Reval by Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Jul 15.
61.5, S side, Skyline Trail, gravel pkg area. !2 sm-med rigs. Steve & Gail Ault #41031 Sep 11. Updated by Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Jul 15.
62.6, N side, pkg area. ~2 rigs.
68.8, Kelly & Petersen Lakes CGs, Kenai NWR (FWS). 0.3 mi S from hwy on gravel rd w/ sm brown sign, to fork in rd, TL to Kelly Lake or R to Peterson Lake. Each has 4 tables & fire rings around loop gravel area, undesignated pkg, turnaround OK even if full. Pump W (signed not checked for potability, but locals drink it), vault toilets. Free. 14 day limit. Any size rig. Generators OK except at night. Next to lake. ATT 3 bars. Donald Hickman #102859 Jul 11. Last updated by Bob McCullough #110158 viewed Aug 15.
70.7, S side, Egamen Lake pkg area. Gravel circle area. 2 lg rigs.
71.3, Watson Lake CG, Kenai NWR (FWS). 0.4 mi N on gravel rd. 3 designated site pads, tables, fire rings. Pump W (signed not checked for potability, but locals drink it), vault toilets. Free. 14 day limit. Any size rig. Any size rig. Also lg level gravel pullouts, both sides of rd, at turnoff from hwy to CG. More CGs in the NWR: Donald Hickman #102859 Jul 11. Updated by Bob McCullough #110158 viewed Aug 15.
75.3, see AK, COOPER LANDING TO STERLING: Skilak Lake Loop Rd.
80.3, Bing’s Landing State Rec Site. ~0.4 mi S. 36 sites, tables, fire rings. Pump W, vault toilets, dumpster. $15. Gravel pads. Any size rig. Boat launch nearby. Marginal Verizon. Pam & Steve Ritchie #48345 and John & Connie Parker #96350 viewed Jul 15.
80.8, E side, 2-ended paved pkg area. 1 lg rig.
82, E side, Izaak Walton State Rec Site. 31 sites, tables. W. Toilets. $15. 7-day limit. Fishing.
83.4, go N on Swanson River Rd (gravel, sometimes rough). Several free CGs for sm-med rigs: Dolly Varden 13.9 mi in, Rainbow Lake 15.4. At mile 17 continue 0.3 mi to Swanson River Landing CG or TR on Swan Lake Rd. Free CGs on Swan Lake Rd: Fish Lake 3 mi in, Merganser Lakes 6.1, pullout w/ pkg 10.1. Area is popular w/ locals on wkends. Brian & Kitty Benzar #108579 stayed Aug 15 and Bob McCullough #110158 viewed Aug 15. Updated by Lila Jordan & Ann Blodgett #51768 stayed Jun 18.
85, Morgan’s Landing SRA. 2.5 mi E on Scout Lake Dr (not the other end at MM 83.2), TR on Lou Morgan Rd, go 3.5 mi. 51 sites. W, toilelts. $20. 7-day limit. 35′ rigs. Fishing, hiking trails. Dave Jones #93117 stayed Jul 23.
85.5, trash service (fee), Solid Waste Transfer Site. Not an O/N location. Bob McCullough #110158 viewed Aug 15.
93.8, N edge of Soldotna, Fred Meyer, pkg lot. D & fresh W free, in S lot. Pkg lot BD, free, 3-night limit (enforced), not allowed to unhook trailers. N pkg lot has area marked “RV pkg”. S lot at N60 29.305 W151 2.964, 14 marked, back-in sites near D. RVs allowed along any green curbing or where signed. Usual Freddie/Kroger deal – get card, use for 3c/gal off on gas or buy $100 on it, get 10c/gal off. June & Bruce McQuilkin #33078 Mar 00. Last updated by Dana & Nu Young #111687 stayed Aug 17. Reval by Dave Jones #93117 stayed Jul 23.
94.5, D & W. Free. At Tesoro gas sta, 44279 Sterling Hwy, at rear of sta, enter from Birch Ln. N60.48348 W151.06524. Propane avail. Not an O/N location. Judy & Dean Sheeley #68258 Jul 13.
98.2, E side, Arc Lake Public Fishing Access. Dusty dirt pkg areas. Several sm-med rigs.
105.5, E side, long wide paved shoulder off Slow Vehicle Turnout Lane. 4-5 lg rigs.
110, E side, turnoff to Johnson Lake SRA & Tustumena Lake. 0.1 mi to Johnson Lake, 50 sites, W, toilets, dumpster, boat ramp, fishing, $15. Tustumena Lake is 6.5 mi, 10 sites, toilets, boat launch, fishing.
110.5, W side, paved 2-ended pkg area. 1-2 rigs.
114.3, go 1.7 mi W on S Cohoe Loop Rd to gravel pullout overlooking un-named lake. Some traffic noise, very little traffic at night. Brian & Kitty Benzar #108579 stayed Aug 15.
117.4, Clam Gulch SRA, 0.5 mi to W. 116 side-by-side sites, tables, fire grates. W pumps, toilets, dumpster. $15. 15-day limit. ~35′ RV size limit, a few sites in upper loop OK for larger RVs. May be congested during minus tide enabling razor clamming. ATV riding, fishing. View of Aleutian Range. Jan & Ken Tilton #71924 Jun 11. Updated by Guy Gipson #84383 Jul 15.
122.9, W side, paved pkg area.
124.8, W side, 2-ended paved/gravel pkg area. 2 lg rigs.
126.8, W side, 2-ended pkg area. 1 lg rig.
127.1, W side, 2-ended pkg area. 2 lg rigs. Partial ocean view.
134.5, Ninilchik River CG (Ninilchik SRA). N60 3 10.1 W151 39 6.4. 39 sites, tables, grills. W, vault toilets, dumpsters. $15. 15 day limit. Sites in trees on 2 gravel loop rds. ~35′ RV size limit but most sites best for sm RVs & tents. Sites 11-39 are all dbl side by side. Firewood avail. Fishing, hiking. Jan & Ken Tilton #71924 Jun 11. Updated by Bob McCullough #110158 viewed Jun 15. Reval by Gene Ladd & Mary Dixon #109821 viewed Jul 16.
134.8, E side, Ninilchik River Scenic Overlook. ~15 paved long-rig spaces, tables. W, toilets. $15. Trails to Riv, fishing. Across hwy is rd to Old Russian Orthodox Church & cemetery.
135.2, dirt pkg area, NW corner jct Mission Ave, at S end of riv bridge. 2-3 lg rigs.
135.5, W side. Ninilchik View CG (Ninilchik SRA). 12 sites, tables, toilets, drinking W fill sta, litter barrels. D ($5, was closed off Jun 11). $15. 7 day limit. Narrow gravel loop rd. ~35′ RV size limit. Fishing, razor clamming. Jan & Ken Tilton #71924 Jun 11. Updated by Guy Gipson #84383 Jul 15.
137, Deep Creek North, E side of hwy, N side of Deep Creek. 29 sites, grills. W. $15. Rigs up to 50′. Viewing areas. Gene Ladd & Mary Dixon #109821 viewed Jul 16.
137.1, Deep Creek South, S side of Deep Creek. Area similar to Deep Creek North. Gene Ladd & Mary Dixon #109821 viewed Jul 16.
137.3, Deep Creek Beach SRA, W side, turnoff at N60 1 34.6 W151 41 54.7, go ~0.2 mi (pass D&M Charters on R). Rd is steep, paved to beach, then turns to gravel. TR at beach, go past boat launch area to CG. 100 mostly back-in sites, some parallel ones along beach. Gravel lot. Some tables & steel firerings. W, pit toilets, dumpsters. $15. 14-day limit. Any size RV. ATV riding, boat launch, fish cleaning sta, clamming (seasonal). Great eagle viewing & views of Mt Redoubt & Mt Iliamna. $5 D&W at Deep Creek View CG at MM 136. Diane & Andy Hitzel #95726 Jul 09. Last updated by Gene Ladd & Mary Dixon #109821 stayed Jul 16.
142.6, W side, lg paved pullout. 10 lg rigs. View of Mt Iliamna. Gene Ladd & Mary Dixon #109821 viewed Jul 16.
148, W side, gravel unlevel 2-ended pkg area. 2 lg rigs. View of Mt Iliamna & Mt Redoubt.
150.9, W side, paved pkg area N side of Stariski Creek bridge. 2 lg rigs across car spaces. Trail to creek. Brian & Kitty Benzar #108579 stayed Aug 15.
152, Stariski State Rec Site. 2 turnoffs to W, 150′ apart, take the one to the S w/ no stop sign. 16 BD sites, tables, fire rings, on gravel loop rd. Toilets, well W, D, dumpster. $15. Has 2-3 lg sites, but rd is narrow & trees need trimming. Some sites solar-OK. On a high bluff overlooking Cook Inlet, spectacular views of Mt Augustine, Mt Iliamna & Mt Redoubt. Ken & Jan Tilton #71924 Jun 11. Last updated by Guy Gipson #84383 stayed Jul 15.
157.1, 5 State CGs. 46 BD sites. W, toilets. $15. 14-day limit. In town of Anchor Point, go W on Old Sterling Hwy, cross Anchor Riv bridge, TR (W) on Anchor River (Beach) Rd, a spur rd ~1.2 mi long. All 5 are along this spur rd: 1) Silver-king CG. Pkg area, dumpster. Sm back-in sites probably best for a pickup camper.
2) Coho CG. Side by side pkg, sm vehicles only.
3) Steelhead CG. Side by side pkg, tables, sm vehicles only.
4) Slidehole CG. 30 sites on loop rd, tables, camp host sells firewood. Several sites OK for lg RVs.
5) Halibut CG. 20 sites on loop. A few spaces OK for lg RVs. Ken & Jan Tilton #71924 Jun 11. Updated by Gene Ladd & Mary Dixon #109821 viewed Jul 16.
169, NE side (4 mi NW of Homer), Baycrest Ski Trail, lg level gravel pkg lot. Portajohn. Free. No signs prohibit O/N pkg. Access from Homer DOT hwy maint yard lot (across hwy from Baycrest Fuel, Convenience Store & RV Park, 0.1 mi SE of Peninsula Suites). N59.65918 W151.64458. Park on N end of lot, near signs for Ski Trail. Room for lg rigs. Quiet O/N, maint truck traffic after 8a. Paul & Sage Mueller #104401 Jul 12. Updated by Jennifer & Graeme Chaston #107845 stayed Aug 16. Reval by Dana & Nu Young #111687 viewed Jun 17.
Unattributed sublistings above by Guy Gipson #84383 viewed Jul 15.