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Captain Cook State Recreation Area Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Kenai River Special Management Area Kenai Area Campgrounds Public Use Recreational Cabins Wilderness Safety

Some of the most beautiful campgrounds are located within a few minutes of the city of Kenai. A short 25-mile drive north of Kenai, you will find Captain Cook State Recreation Area. This recreation area named after James Cook, the famous English mariner who discovered the inlet in 1778, offers a plethora of recreation opportunities. Enjoy a Fourth of July campout at Discovery Campground, or a family picnic at Bishop Creek. Anglers will want to cast their lines into Stormy Lake where rainbow trout and arctic char await. The end of the Swanson River canoe system is conveniently located in Captain Cook State Recreation Area just before the river meets the inlet. What better way to end your canoeing adventure than watching the sun set over Cook Inlet at the end of the North Road! Captain Cook, as locals call it, is also a favorite location for berry picking in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter.