Russian River Campground

The numbers that decide it

Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov

Russian River Campground

The Russian River Campground area is closed to all public vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The closure is necessary for public safety due to construction involving extensive heavy machinery use. The campground is scheduled to remain closed until June 3, 2025. A large campground with 83 sites, paved roads and spurs, and no hookups. $23 (single)/$33 (double). A non-refundable service fee will be added to each reservation by Recreation.gov. Amenities include - water, flush toilets, tables, fire pits and dumpsters. ATTENTION: Campers Using Tents or Soft-sided Trailers - Be Bear Aware Bears have damaged tents and soft-sided trailers within Russian River Campground in the past. For your safety and the safety of others, please store all attractants - food, garbage, hygiene items, and anything with a smell - in a hard-sided vehicle or in the storage locker provided on site. Be aware and advised that bear incidents within the Campground may trigger immediate prohibitions on tent and soft-sided vehicle camping through the issuance of an Emergency Order signed by the Forest Supervisor, which will require campers using these types of shelters to vacate the Campground. Parking Fees at Russian River • Russian River 12hr Parking $14/vehicle • Russian River Trailhead $14/vehicle (no vehicle fee for Russian Lakes Trail cabin permit holders) • Russian River 12hr Overflow $5/vehicle • Russian River 24hr Overflow $10/vehicle Kenai Russian River confluence map

Before you go

Scenic drives that pass close

• Sterling HighwayPasses it
• Seward Highway14 mi
• Alaska Railroad22 mi