Porcupine Island, Kenai Lake, Alaska

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Contributor details
Contributed by:
crowny on 16 July, 2011
This post last updated:
16 July, 2011
Visited this camping spot:
May 2006
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Essentials
Country: 
Alaska
Category: 
Rural
Owned By: 
Public property
Suitable for: 
Tents only
Overview: 
Great private camping spot, easily accessible by boat with spectacular views. Plenty of wood. Need filter for water (glacial sediment in lake water).
Contributor's Ratings
Tranquility Rating: 
4
Tranquility rating ( comment ): 
Occasional boats passing
Scenic Rating: 
5
Scenic rating ( comment ): 
Spectacular
Contributor's Overall Rating: 
4
Camping Spot Features
Access to Drinking Water: 
Clean running spring water available
Walking trails or routes nearby: 
No
Mountain biking routes nearby: 
No
Near lake, river or stream: 
Yes
Near a Beach: 
Yes
Near a forest or wood: 
Yes
Altitude ( meters ): 
130meters
Shade: 
Yes
Mobile signal: 
No
Motorhome waste disposal point: 
No
Suitable for dogs: 
Suitable
Camping Spot Description
It's hard to get away from the crowds on the Kenai Peninsula during summer but a short boat-kayak-canoe jaunt can make all the difference. This is great spot and you're a little less likely to encounter bears (no spawning salmon in the immediate area).
Getting There
Directions: 
From Anchorage... drive south on highway 1 toward Coopers Landing. Launch water craft (multiple launch sites). With local map, navigate to Porcupine Island.
Access: 
Acceessible by boat.

Location

60° 24' 26.8308" N, 149° 38' 8.826" W
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