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Johnson Lake State Recreation Area sits on the picturesque Kenai Peninsula in Southern Alaska. With direct connections from Anchorage, it's one of the more accessible motorhome camping spots in the state and offers an abundance of hiking, fishing, boating, and wildlife spotting opportunities for both travelers and locals alike during the summer months. Sitting between Soldotna and Homer, there's plenty of cultural attractions and quaint Alaskan towns to explore in the local area too.

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Getting Outdoors

The area's namesake, Johnson Lake, is the main reason why so many people enjoy RV camping at Johnson Lake State Recreation Area. During the summertime, it's not unusual to see various boats out on the water and fishers angling from the shoreline. If you've got your own boating equipment, there are two boat ramps available that allow for easy access to the water. Currently, there are no restrictions on the lake, which means you can enjoy it as you please, whether than be in a sailboat, kayak, canoe, or motorized vessel.

Camping at Johnson Lake State Recreation Area

Finding somewhere to park up your RV rental near Johnson Lake State Recreation Area should not be a problem thanks to the two RV-friendly campsites situated less than a ten-minute drive away.

Exploring the Area

There's more than enough to keep you busy while camping with an RV on the Kenai Peninsula. Heading towards the town of Kenai from Johnson Lake State Recreation Area, you'll come across the Kenai Cultural Centre. This is the perfect place to stock up on information for your trip as well as learn about the local history. Along with a small exhibit talking you through the fascinating heritage of this Alaskan peninsula, you'll find an array of local artifacts, art pieces, and one of the largest collections of mounted bald eagles in North America. It's also worth taking a look at their schedule of events as educational lectures, music concerts and movie showings are regularly organized here.

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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds

  • Hiking TrailLocation
  • Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, AKSoldotna, AK
  • Seven Lakes Trail to Hikers Lake, AKSoldotna, AK
  • Bear Mountain Trail, AKKenai Fjords National Park, AK
  • Skyline Traverse, AKAnchorage, AK
  • Kenai River Trail, AKKenai Fjords National Park, AK
  • Wynn Nature Center Trail, AKHomer, AK
  • Fuller Lake Trail, AKKenai Fjords National Park, AK
  • Pratt Museum Forest Trail, AKHomer, AK
  • Homer Beach Walk, AKHomer, AK
  • Sterling Highway: Homer to Tern Lake, AKHomer, AK

Recent RV rental reviews in Johnson Lake State Recreation Area

Byron N.

September, 2024

Great communication. Easy going. Great rates!
Tyler R.

August, 2024

Great experience, super easy to work with and made sure we had what we needed to enjoy the weekend
Tyler R.

August, 2024

Kept in great contact and very easy to work with when finding a camp spot for the trailer to be delivered. Worked very well to help make up for a rainy weekend!

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