Alaska State Parks · Alaska
Ninilchik River Campground
Alaska State Parks · Alaska, United States
- Sites
- 48
- Hookups
- 48 no hookups
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- No
- Dump station
- Yes
- Laundry
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 190 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- AT&T good · Verizon good · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Nearest town
- Ninilchik
- Address
- Mi. 135 Sterling Hwy.
About
Ninilchik River Campground is an Alaska State Park campground with 48 sites near Ninilchik. First-come, first-served - no reservations. Alaska State Parks' own campground directory states: "ALL CAMPGROUNDS ARE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED AND CANNOT BE RESERVED" except where noted otherwise.
Fees
$20 per night (dnr.alaska.gov, no flat statewide rate - fees range $20-$35/night system-wide). Rustic/dry camping - no electric or water hookups (Alaska State Parks campgrounds statewide have none: "Showers and flushing bathroom facilities are not available. Outhouses are provided," per dnr.alaska.gov/parks/faq.htm). Pets are allowed at Alaska State Parks, subject to statewide policy: "Pets are welcome at state parks and campgrounds if leashed and accompanied by the owner at all times; unleashed dogs are allowed in the backcountry but must be within voice command." (dnr.alaska.gov/parks/faq.htm, confirmed live.)
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29° | 24° | 3° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 31° | 26° | 5° | 40° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 29° | 23° | 7° | 39° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 37° | 29° | 11° | 48° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 50° | 40° | 29° | 61° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 56° | 47° | 43° | 68° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 59° | 51° | 46° | 69° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 59° | 51° | 45° | 70° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 54° | 47° | 39° | 64° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 43° | 36° | 27° | 51° | 6 of 10 |
| November | 32° | 27° | 8° | 42° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 28° | 22° | 2° | 42° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Ninilchik North Scenic Overlook · Alaska State Parks · 0 mi · 30 sites
- Ninilchik View Campground · Alaska State Parks · 1 mi · 14 sites
- Deep Creek North Campground · Alaska State Parks · 2 mi · 15 sites
- Deep Creek South Campground · Alaska State Parks · 2 mi · 15 sites
- Deep Creek Beach Campground · Alaska State Parks · 2 mi · 80 sites
All public campgrounds in Alaska · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-08-25. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.