Alaska State Parks Near Kenai

Decision Point State Marine Park protects a scenic stretch of shoreline on the west side of Cook Inlet, offering a true backcountry coastal experience. The park is popular with boaters, anglers, and visitors seeking solitude, wildlife, and expansive views of Mount Susitna and the Alaska Range.

Canoe Passage State Marine Park features sheltered marine channels, rocky shorelines, and forested islands that attract kayakers, boaters, and anglers. Visitors come for solitude, marine wildlife, and access to the broader Kachemak Bay coastal landscape.

Chugach State Park protects more than half a million acres of wild Alaska along the edge of Anchorage. Its glaciers, peaks, salmon streams, and scenic overlooks make it a premier destination for hiking, skiing, camping, and wildlife viewing.

Entry Cove State Marine Park features a sheltered coastal setting in Prince William Sound with forested shoreline and excellent access by boat or floatplane. Visitors come for paddling, fishing, anchoring, and observing marine wildlife in a quiet, undeveloped setting.

South Esther Island State Marine Park protects a scenic stretch of island and shoreline habitat in Prince William Sound. Its sheltered coves, tidewater beaches, and abundant marine life make it a favorite destination for boaters and paddlers seeking a true backcountry coastal experience.