Kenai Lake Alaska
Fed by the age old glaciers surrounding this tranquil valley, Kenai Lake takes on a vibrant aqua greenish blue color that really is amazing to look at. In the right light, the waters turns to a turquoise green color formed from silt washing downstream from melting of the glaciers that once blanketed this part of Alaska. Remnants of these age old bodies of ice can still be seen clinging to the sides of the mountains surrounding the lake.
Fishing in Kenai Lake
Fishing in Kenai Lake is limited to trout and Dolly Varden, (Arctic Char), as the salmon that pass through the lake are entering into their spawning habitat. Kenai Lake has a good population of Dolly Varden, (Arctic Char), and a fair population of Lake Trout. There are some rainbow trout in the lake but they are not readily pursued as a sport fish due to their limited numbers.
Campgrounds on Kenai Lake in Alaska.
- Quartz Creek Campground; USFS: Located on the lower end of Kenai Lake, An RV dump station is available at the Quartz Creek Campground. From Anchorage, drive 100 miles south along the Seward Highway through Turnagain Pass and exit on the Sterling Highway. Take the Sterling Highway to Quartz Creek Rd. located just before before Kenai Lake by the Sunrise Restaurant and Lodge. Take Quartz Creek Rd. 1 mile to the campground entrance. The current fee ranges from $18.00 to $28.00 per night.
- Trail River Campground; USFS: Located on the middle section of Kenai Lake, Turn off the Seward Highway at Milepost 24.2 onto Trail River Road and continue on for 2 miles across the bridge to the campground entrance. There are a total of 78 sites both pull thru and back in available. The current fee is $18.00 a night.
- Primrose Campground; USFS: Located on the upper end of Kenai Lake close to the Primrose Trail head and is adjacent to Kenai Lake. Primrose Campground is a primitive camping site with limited amenities. 10 campsites potable water, toilets, tables, fire pits, dumpster's, and a boat launch is available. No reservations are taken for the Primrose Campground. There is a user pay station at the entrance to the campground. The current fee is $10.00 a night.
Kenai River Fishing Lodges
River Rafting and Guided Fishing Trips are popular with clients of the Kenai River Fishing Lodges that populate the rivers edges.
Things to do at Kenai Lake
- Boating: Kenai Lake offers you a scenic and pleasurable place to enjoy some recreational boating.
- Fishing: A little more about the fishing possibilities in Kenai Lake.
- Flora and Fauna: referring to plant and wildlife, respectively. The indigenous plants and wildlife of the Kenai Lake area. Read more about the flora and fauna surrounding the Kenai Lake area.
- Hiking Trails: The trails and paths to explore close to Kenai Lake.
- Horseback Rides: Take the family on an enjoyable horse back trail ride or settle back on a real horse drawn wagon ride. Day trip, overnighters and all out wilderness pack trips are available.
- Kayaking: Kenai Lake sea kayaking in Alaska's Kenai Peninsula.
- Mountain Biking: From enthusiast to extreme, Mountain Bike Trails abound in the areas surrounding this top destination on the Kenai Peninsula.
Kenai Lake is located on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska.
Fishing, Camping, Hiking, Trail Rides and general information on things to do near Kenai Lake in Alaska. River Rafting and Guided Fishing Trips are now being offered on Kenai Lake.