Anchor River State Recreation Area
- Status
- Status not postedSat–Sun 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Apr 1 – May 31)
- Entrance fee
- $5 parkingAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 46 campsites
- Official site
- dnr.alaska.gov(907) 522-8368
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Anchor River State Recreation Area is a 212-acre recreation area in Kenai Peninsula County, about 14 miles northwest of Homer.
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, wildlife watching, and hiking. Water access includes a boat ramp. Overnight options include 46 campsites, with RV sites and tent sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Sat–Sun | 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Apr 1 – May 31 |
| Not stated | 5 a.m. – 8 p.m. | May 16 – Aug 15 | |
| Not stated | 6 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Aug 16 – Sep 5 |
Official wording
Tractor boat launch is operated by Anchor Point Boat Launch LLC under a state park permit and is open the last weekend in April - May 15, 6:00 am - 6:00 pm; May 16 - August 15, 5:00 am - 8:00 p m; August 16 to September 5, 6:00 am - 5:00 pm; Times may vary a bit due to daylight, tides, and tournaments. For more information: (907) 399-2686
Source: official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Anchorage).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Anchor River State Recreation Area * Coho Campground Halibut Campground Silver King Campground Slidehole Campground Steelhead Campground: Parking | $5 |
| Camping | $20 |
| $20/site; ; | $20 |
| $20/site; ; | $20 |
| $20/site; ; | $20 |
| $20/site | $20 |
Official wording
Anchor River State Recreation Area * Coho Campground Halibut Campground Silver King Campground Slidehole Campground Steelhead Campground: Parking $5; Camping $20/site; ; $20/site; ; $20/site; ; $20/site; ; $20/site
Alaska park passes
- Annual Day Use Parking Pass — $60. Day-use parking at most state parks for the calendar year (not Pillars/Eagle Rock boat launches, Arctic Valley, Eagle River Nature Center) Details
- Annual Boat Launch Pass — $150. Boat launch fees for the calendar year Details
- Disabled Veterans Camping Pass. Camping for qualifying disabled veterans Details
From the Alaska state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Reserve Alaska State Parks (reservealaskastateparks.com)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campsites Camping Limit - 14 days | 46 | RVs up to RV size limit - campers | — |
Camping details from the park
46 Campsites (see fee page)
RV size limit - campers
Camping Limit - 14 days
Coho Campground
Silverking Campground
Slidehole Campground
Steelhead Campground
Halibut Campground
Campgrounds managed by:
From the official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingFishingHikingCanoeing and kayakingBoatingWildlife viewing and birding
Boating and paddling
Boat Launch:
Anchor Point Boat Launch LLC
Tractor boat launch is operated by Anchor Point Boat Launch LLC under a state park permit and is open the last weekend in April - May 15, 6:00 am - 6:00 pm; May 16 - August 15, 5:00 am - 8:00 p m; August 16 to September 5, 6:00 am - 5:00 pm; Times may vary a bit due to daylight, tides, and tournaments. For more information: (907) 399-2686
Fishing
Homesteaders began to settle in the Anchor River area in the early 1900's. They came from Homer, to the South, and Kenai and Ninilchik, to the North, and survived by hunting, fishing, and farming. They were a hardy lot and many of them and their descendants still live in the area.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Parking
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
ADA Facility - Yes
Toilets - ♿
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 157 Sterling Highway
AK - Nearest town
- Homer — about 14 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 59.7713, -151.8416
- Phone
- (907) 522-8368
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
Take the Seward Hwy South, bear right at the Seward Cut-off onto the Sterling Hwy. Located at milepost 157 of the Sterling Hwy.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Alaska State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 30, 2026
- Alaska DNR ArcGIS 'ASP Park Boundary' layer (OpenData/Recreational_ParkBoundary MapServer/2, refreshed daily), with unit pages from the region 'List of Units' tabs
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology