Johnson Lake 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
- 51 campsites
- Official site
- dnr.alaska.gov
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Kenai Peninsula County, about 19 miles south of Kenai, Johnson Lake State Recreation Area covers about 306 acres.
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking and fishing. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. Camping is available: 51 campsites, including RV sites and tent sites.
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Johnson Lake State Recreation Area: Parking | $5 |
| Camping | $20 |
Official wording
Johnson Lake 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 | 51 | RVs up to 35' RV size limit | — |
Camping details from the park
51 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
CampingCanoeing and kayakingFishing
Boating and paddling
Boat Launch
Fishing
The town of Kasilof is located fifteen miles south of Soldotna along the Sterling Highway on the Kenai Peninsula. It is a popular summer recreational destination. Camping, wildlife viewing, scenic views, and fishing at the Kasilof River and at Johnson Lake are some of the reasons why.
Johnson Lake State Recreation Area is a nice, wooded, 332 acre area surrounding Johnson Lake. Camping, fishing for rainbow trout, canoeing and walking are popular activities. There are 48 campsites, 16 day use parking sites, and a group picnic area (groups of over 12 people require reservations).
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- 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 - ♿
Water - ♿
Picnic Shelters - ♿
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 110 Sterling Highway
AK - Nearest town
- Kenai — about 19 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 60.2943, -151.2660
Google Maps directionsApple Maps
Directions from the park
Mile 110 Sterling Highway to Johnson Lake Loop 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. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology