Petersen Lake Campground
Petersen Lake Campground
Petersen Lake Campground offers 4 wooded sites along Skilak Lake Road in the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge near Sterling, providing direct lake access and fire rings for a quiet, primitive camping experience. Managed by the U. S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, the campground is ideal for anglers and paddlers seeking a secluded base, with opportunities for boating and hiking refuge trails nearby. All sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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