Alaska State Parks Volunteer Program Campground Host Positions - 2012

Kenai/PWS Area Office
PO Box 1247
Soldotna AK 99669
phone: (907) 262-5581
fax: (907) 262-3717
email:dnr.pkskenai@alaska.gov

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Lowell Point State Recreation Site
This twenty-acre park is located two miles south of Seward. It offers beach access to scenic Resurrection Bay and is the trailhead for the Caines Head State Recreation Area. Facilities include day use area, latrines and overnight trailhead parking.
Special Projects: Provide visitor information, litter pickup, maintain and supply latrines.
Amenities: Electricity, subsistence payment, water and sewer.
Season: 2 - 4 months, Starting 5/15
Contact: Ranger Terry Rude

Bing's Landing Campground - Kenai River Special Management Area (2 positions)
This forested campground is located on the Kenai River, above Naptown Rapids in Sterling. It has a boat launch and campground. River and shore fishing for trout and salmon (kings, reds and silvers) is available. Two positions - one for the boat launch area and one for the campground are needed.
Special Projects: As arranged.
Amenities: Free camping, subsistence payment, electrical hookup at boat launch area only, there is no electrical hook-up at the campground; all services located nearby in Sterling.
Season: 3 months, starting 6/1.
Contact: Ranger Don Barber

Funny River Campground - Kenai River Special Management Area
This small, minimally improved 12 unit campground and day use area is located at the confluence of the Funny and Kenai Rivers, 11 miles from Soldotna. Improved angler access is available.  Fishing is good for sockeye and silver salmon and trout.
Special Projects: As arranged.
Amenities:  Free camping, subsistence payment, electrical hookup, water on-site, storage cabin. 
Season: 2-4 months, Starting 6/1
Contact: District Ranger Jason Okuly

Izaak Walton Campground - Kenai River Special Management Area
Located in Sterling, this 31 site campground sits at the confluence of the Moose and Kenai Rivers in a mature spruce forest. This historical site offers camping, day use facilities and a boat launch. Fishing is good for salmon and trout.
Special Projects: As arranged.
Amenities: Free camping, subsistence payment, electrical hookup, water on-site, all services located in Sterling.
Season: 2 - 4 months, Starting 6/1
Contact: District Ranger Jacques Kosto

Morgan's Landing Campground - Kenai River Special Mgmt. Area(2 positions)
High on a bluff overlooking the Kenai River, this park offers magnificent views of the Kenai Mountain Range, day use access and a 39 site campground. There are also walking trails and access to fishing on the Kenai River for salmon and trout. This unit has two host positions; one for the day use area and one for the campground.
Special Projects: Maintenance of the Kenai and Prince William Sound office grounds and gardens.
Amenities: Free camping, subsistence payment, electrical hookup, water, sewer, ranger station on-site.
Season: 2 - 4 months, Starting 6/1
Contact: District Ranger Jacques Kosto

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The Pillars Boat Launch - Kenai River Special Management Area
The Pillars is a small day use facility, located on the Kenai River that provides day use parking, boat launch, boardwalk and latrines.
Special Projects: Position requires daily maintenance of three latrines, monitor fee compliance, and litter pickup.
Amenities: Small log cabin, water on site, and subsistence payment.
Season: 3 months, Starting 6/1
Contact: Ranger Jason Okuly

Cooper Landing Boat Launch - Kenai River Special Management Area
This park unit is located on the upper Kenai River, at the outlet of Kenai Lake at Cooper Landing. The surrounding mountains offer outstanding opportunities to view Dall sheep and mountain goat. This unit has walkways and a boat launch. A cabin is provided for the host to reside in. Although bank fishing is not allowed at this site, there are great local opportunities to catch red and silver salmon, as well as rainbow trout and Dolly Varden.
Special Projects: As arranged.
Amenities: Log cabin includes oil heat, electricity, water and shower, subsistence payment which may include oil heat cost.
Season: 4 months, 5/15 - 9/15 with possible over-wintering without subsistence payment.
Contact: Ranger Don Barber



Kasilof River State Recreation Site
This recreation site is located along the Kasilof River about ten miles south of Soldotna. Boat launch and day use parking areas are located in a mature spruce forest next to the river. Alaskan residents and visitors enjoy fishing the Kasilof River for salmon.
Special Projects: As arranged.
Amenities: Subsistence payment, holding tank, all services available in Soldonta
Season: 2 - 4 months starting May 15
Contact: Ranger Jacqui Erion

Crooked Creek State Recreation Site
This campground is at the confluence of Crooked Creek and the Kasilof River. It offers some of the most successful King salmon bank fishing in the state.  There are walking trails along the Kasilof River. Access to Cook Inlet beaches is nearby. One of the volunteer positions performs park host duties such as monitoring park use, answering visitor questions, and assisting with campground operations. The other volunteer position performs maintenance and cleaning duties in the campground.
Special Projects: As arranged. May include working in park entrance station.
Amenities: Subsistence payment, phone, electricity, and holding tank. All services available in Soldotna.
Season: 2 - 4 months starting May 15
Contact: Ranger Jacqui Erion



Johnson Lake State Recreation Area (2 positions)
This popular campground is located on the shore of Johnson Lake in a mature spruce and birch forest, about twelve miles south of Soldotna.  Johnson Lake is a non-motorized lake and is a great lake to explore by canoe and kayak.  One of the volunteer positions performs park host duties such as monitoring park use, answering visitor questions, and assisting with campground operations. The other volunteer position performs maintenance and cleaning duties in the campground.
Special Projects: As arranged.
Amenities: Subsistence payment, power and dump tank. All services available in Soldotna.
Season: 2 - 4 months starting May 15
Contact: Ranger Jacqui Erion



Clam Gulch State Recreation Area
Local residents and visitors are drawn to this recreation area to dig for razor clams during low tide cycles. A day use parking and overnight camping area are located on a bluff overlooking scenic Cook Inlet and the Alaska Range. An access road allows people to drive four wheel drive or all-terrain vehicles to the beach. This recreation area is located about twenty miles south of Soldotna.
Special Projects: As arranged. May include working in park entrance station.
Amenities: Subsistence payment, electricity. All services are available in Soldotna.
Season: 2 - 4 months starting May 15
Contact: Ranger Jacqui Erion

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Ninilchik River Campground - Ninilchik State Recreation Area
This thirty-nine site campground is located in a mature spruce and birch forest about one mile north of Ninilchik. Visitors will typically stay at this campground while they are fishing in the nearby Ninilchik River and Deep Creek or digging for razor clams at Ninilchik Beach.
Special Projects: As arranged.
Amenities: Subsistence payment, holding tank, shower and laundry facilities available at park office. All services available in Ninilchik.
Season: 2 - 4 months starting May 15
Contact: Ranger Jacqui Erion



Ninilchik View Campground - Ninilchik State Recreation Area
The Ninilchik View campground has 13 camping sites located on a bluff overlooking Cook Inlet. This area offers beautiful views of Cook Inlet, the Alaska Range, and the Ninilchik Village. The campground is located in a forest of large cottonwood trees and a trail allows people direct access to Ninilchik Beach.
Special Projects:As arranged.
Amenities: Subsistence payment, electricity and water, shower and laundry facility available at park office. Other services are available in Ninilchik.
Season: 2 - 4 months starting May 15
Contact: Ranger Jacqui Erion

Deep Creek State Recreation Area (2 positions)
This campground is located along Cook Inlet and offers excellent views of the Inlet and the Alaska Range. The campground is located along the beach uplands where Deep Creek enters Cook Inlet. Many species of shorebirds can be seen along the beach. Deep Creek is a popular road side salmon fishing area. The campground has 60 sites and an additional 60 sites for day use parking. The day use area includes a tractor launch facility to launch and retrieve boats on the beach. This service is offered by a private business to access the world famous Cook Inlet salmon and halibut fishing grounds.
Special Projects: As arranged. May include working in park entrance station.
Amenities: Subsistence payment, shower and laundry facility available at park office. Other services are available in Ninilchik.
Season: 2 - 4 months starting May 15
Contact: Ranger Jacqui Erion

Worthington Glacier State Recreation Site
Worthington Glacier State Recreation Site is located in spectacular Thompson Pass, along the Richardson Highway near Valdez. The park is a popular stop for visitors traveling along the Richardson Highway and offers excellent viewing and access to Worthington Glacier. Facilities include interpretive panels, covered shelter, trails, parking lot, and restrooms.
Special Projects: Provide visitor information, facility cleaning, painting, brush clearing, and light maintenance.
Amenities: Subsistence payment and holding tank at host site.
Season: 1-2 months starting June 1
Contact: Ranger Travis Russell
travis.russell@alaska.gov
Phone (907) 835-8717

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