Clam Gulch State Recreation Area
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $5 parkingAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 120 campsites
- Official site
- dnr.alaska.gov
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Kenai Peninsula County, about 23 miles south of Kenai, Clam Gulch State Recreation Area covers about 560 acres.
The park supports boating, fishing, biking, wildlife watching, and hiking. Overnight options include 120 campsites, with RV sites and tent sites.
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Clam Gulch State Recreation Area: Parking | $5 |
| Camping | $20 |
Official wording
Clam Gulch State Recreation Area: Parking $5; Camping $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 - 15 days | 120 | RVs up to 35' RV size limit | — |
Camping details from the park
120 Campsites - (see fee page) 35' RV size limit Camping Limit - 15 days
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingFishingHikingBikingBoatingWildlife viewing and birding
Fishing
Clam Gulch, as the name implies, is famous for the hundreds of thousands of razor clams that used to be harvested annually from the sandy beaches adjacent to the State Recreation Area. The Department of Fish and Game has closed clam digging for this area until further notice.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic shelters
- Parking
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 - ♿ Water - ♿ Picnic Shelters - ♿
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 117.5 Sterling Highway
AK - Nearest town
- Kenai — about 23 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 60.2411, -151.3917
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
Sterling Highway to mile 117.5. Turn on Clam Gulch Road.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Alaska State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 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