🌤 Weather at Eveline State Recreation Site by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21–51 °F | 42–60 °F | 23–53 °F | 18–31 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Homer 8 NW, 14 mi away, elevation 1,080 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
Wildflower Meadows and Ski Trails off East End Road in Homer
Eveline State Recreation Site covers 80 acres in Homer, out East End Road. The trailhead is on Alpine Meadow Drive. Alaska State Parks describes wildflowers in spring and summer, cross-country ski trails in winter and panoramic views all year, on trails that are mostly gentle terrain.
There are usually trail maps and a flower guide at the trailhead bulletin board. Facilities are simple: two picnic sites and a toilet. Alaska State Parks owns the site, and the Kachemak Nordic Ski Club manages it.
Things to Do
- Hiking: trails over mostly gentle terrain
- Wildflowers: in spring and summer, with a flower guide usually posted at the trailhead
- Cross-country skiing: ski trails in winter
- Views: panoramic views year-round
- Picnicking: two picnic sites
Park Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | Alpine Meadow Drive, Homer, AK |
| Size | 80 acres (Alaska State Parks) |
| Facilities | Two picnic sites, toilet, trails |
| Fees | No fee listed in the Alaska State Parks fee schedule (as of October 2026) |
| Managed By | Kachemak Nordic Ski Club, on land owned by Alaska State Parks |
| Coordinates | 59.7560, -151.2391 |
Getting There
Take East End Road for 13.8 miles past McNeil Canyon School, turn left onto Alpine Meadow Drive and go 0.3 miles to the trailhead.
Nearby State Parks
The distances below are straight-line. Kachemak Bay State Park lies about 15 miles south, across Kachemak Bay. Anchor River State Recreation Area and Stariski State Recreation Site are each about 21 miles west, near Anchor Point.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eveline State Recreation Site?
In Homer, out East End Road. Drive 13.8 miles past McNeil Canyon School, turn left onto Alpine Meadow Drive and go 0.3 miles to the trailhead.
Can you ski at Eveline State Recreation Site?
Yes. Alaska State Parks lists cross-country ski trails in winter; the site is managed by the Kachemak Nordic Ski Club.
When are the wildflowers at Eveline?
Alaska State Parks describes wildflowers in spring and summer, and a flower guide is usually posted at the trailhead bulletin board.
Is there a fee at Eveline State Recreation Site?
No fee is listed for Eveline in the Alaska State Parks fee schedule as of October 2026.
Sources: Alaska State Parks, Eveline State Recreation Site; Alaska State Parks fee schedule; Alaska DNR, ASP Park Boundary (open data). Last updated: October 2026.
🐾 Dogs & Pets at Eveline State Recreation Site
- Pets allowed? statewide rule
- Pets are welcome in Alaska State Parks and campgrounds when leashed and accompanied by the owner; unleashed dogs are allowed in the backcountry if under voice control.
- Leash rule statewide rule
- Leash not exceeding 9 feet required in developed facilities (campgrounds, picnic areas, trailheads, swim beaches, boat ramps).
- Beaches & swim areas statewide rule
- No statewide pet ban on beaches; swim beaches count as developed facilities where the 9-foot leash rule applies.
- Statewide exceptions statewide rule
- In the backcountry leashes are not required but pets must remain under voice control; in trapping areas (e.g. Chena River SRA) leashing is strongly advised for dog safety.
Are dogs allowed at Eveline State Recreation Site?
Pets are welcome in Alaska State Parks and campgrounds when leashed and accompanied by the owner; unleashed dogs are allowed in the backcountry if under voice control. Individual parks can post stricter rules — check signage on arrival.
Rules verified July 2026 via dnr.alaska.gov. More: Alaska state parks guide · Dog rules in all 50 states compared
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