Buskin River State Recreation Site borders the Buskin River and is near the state airport. The Buskin River is one of the most productive fisheries on the Kodiak road system. Visitors from around the world visit this river to fish for sockeye and coho salmon. For those that like to hike or mountain bike, there are old military roads connecting WWII structures hidden in the spruce forest on the north side of the park. Visitors can expect to see a variety of birds and wildlife including brown bears, eagles, harlequin ducks, and harbor seals. Camping sites are available on a first come first serve basis and most camping sites are suitable for RVs.
Location: Bears also enjoy this river fishery for the same reasons, so bear counrty ettiquette is a must when visiting the Buskin River area. The park also has a popular local beach access for beach combing and soaking up the sun. The area was part of the WWII Fort Greely and has a web of trails created from the old military road system with remenants of the era remaining throughout the area.
Recreation: Common recreation activities include: enjoying the picnic shelters, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, beach combing, wildlife and marine mammal viewing, tide pooling, camping, and bird watching.
To reach the park from the ferry dock and downtown, head south on Rezanof Drive going toward the airport for approximately 3.5 miles and make a left turn onto Buskin River Road, the park is approximately a quarter mile down the road. If starting from the Kodiak State Airport, make a right onto Rezanof Drive toward town and go approximately one half mile, turn right onto Buskin River Rd..
Bears often visit the park, especially along the river corridor, proper bear country safety, procedures and etiquette should always be followed. All Kodiak road based state parks have a $5 per vehicle day-use fee that can be paid with cash or check at a self-payment fee station located in the park or an annual vehicle sticker.
There are two picnic shelters and a handicapped-accessible fishing platform located nearby the river.
Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00
Phone: 907-486-6339
Address: 1400 Abercrombie Dr., Kodiak, AK 99615
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