Deep Creek 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
- 100 campsites
- Official site
- dnr.alaska.gov(907) 567-3526
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 131 acres, Deep Creek State Recreation Area lies in Kenai Peninsula County, about 27 miles north of Homer.
The park supports off-highway vehicle riding, fishing, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are 100 campsites (RV sites and tent sites).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Deep Creek State Recreation Area: Parking | $5 |
| Camping | $20 |
| Boat Launch | $15 |
| Deep Creek North State Recreation Site: Parking | $5 |
| Camping | $20 |
| Deep Creek South State Recreation Site: Parking | $5 |
| Camping | $20 |
Official wording
Deep Creek State Recreation Area: Parking $5; Camping $20/site; Boat Launch $15 Deep Creek North State Recreation Site: Parking $5; Camping $20/site Deep Creek South State Recreation Site: 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 | 100 | RVs up to 35' RV size limit | — |
Camping details from the park
100 Campsites (see fee page)
35' RV size limit
Camping Limit - 15 days
Deep Creek Beach & Campground
From the official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
Off-highway vehiclesCampingFishingPicnicking
Boating and paddling
Boat Launch (see fee page)
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
- 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
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 136 Sterling Highway
AK - Nearest town
- Homer — about 27 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 60.0308, -151.6796
- Phone
- (907) 567-3526
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
Take the Seward Hwy South, bear right onto the Sterling Hwy South, located at mile 136.
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
- Wikidata
“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