Kachemak Bay State Park and Kachemak Bay State Wilderness Park
The park entrance is 17 miles from Halibut Cove. Campsites cost $20–$35 per night (ASP fee schedule). Day use costs $5 day-use parking / annual pass (ASP FAQ; site fees vary). Hours: Seasonal; most campgrounds mid-May to mid-September (ASP FAQ). Kachemak Bay State Park and Kachemak Bay State Wilderness Park is a state park in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska.
Kachemak Bay State Park and Kachemak Bay State Wilderness Park map
Kachemak Bay State Park and Kachemak Bay State Wilderness Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Camping costs $20–$35 per night (ASP fee schedule). Sites are first come, first served.
- Entry to Kachemak Bay State Park and Kachemak Bay State Wilderness Park costs $5 day-use parking / annual pass (ASP FAQ; site fees vary). Hours: Seasonal; most campgrounds mid-May to mid-September (ASP FAQ).
- Kachemak Bay State Park and Kachemak Bay State Wilderness Park is 17 miles from Halibut Cove.
- Yes, Kachemak Bay is open to swimming at Kachemak Bay State Park and Kachemak Bay State Wilderness Park.
- Yes, Kachemak Bay State Park and Kachemak Bay State Wilderness Park has cabins available.
Before you go
Kachemak Bay State Park and Kachemak Bay State Wilderness Park is 17 miles from Halibut Cove.
Camping at Kachemak Bay State Park and Kachemak Bay State Wilderness Park
Camping costs $20–$35 per night (ASP fee schedule). Sites are first come, first served.
What to see
- State park Designation in agency park name
- State park system unit Listed on the agency park identity roster
Swimming
- Kachemak Bay
Public lands next to Kachemak Bay State Park and Kachemak Bay State Wilderness Park
- State parkKachemak Bay State Park and Kachemak Bay State Wilderness Park borders Kachemak Bay State Park.
- National Park Service unitKachemak Bay State Park and Kachemak Bay State Wilderness Park borders Kenai Fjords National Park.
- Wilderness areaKachemak Bay State Park and Kachemak Bay State Wilderness Park borders Kenai Wilderness.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
- en.wikipedia.org (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- usgs.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- dnr.alaska.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- dnr.alaska.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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