🌤 Weather at Old Kasilof Landing State Recreation Site by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12–56 °F | 40–66 °F | 12–55 °F | 5–28 °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 Soldotna 5SSW, 7 mi away, elevation 180 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
A Drift-Boat Takeout on the Kasilof River
Old Kasilof Landing State Recreation Site at 26035 Williamson Lane in Kasilof is a drift boat retrieval site on the Kasilof River. Access to the river is allowed only for active boat retrieval: no fishing, no dip netting and no boat launching. Fish cleaning is not allowed either. The site is open from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Alaska State Parks lists 12 day-use sites, one day-use pavilion with picnic tables, 47 truck-and-trailer parking spaces and two toilets, and it names wildlife viewing as an activity. The Kasilof River, 13 miles south of Soldotna, is a popular salmon river known for its runs of king, sockeye and silver salmon and a fall run of steelhead. Here at the landing, though, the river is only for taking boats out.
History
From around the late 1800s, Old Kasilof Landing was a gateway for explorers, fur traders, hunters and trappers heading up into the Kenai Mountains and to Tustumena Lake, the river’s headwaters. The main cabin was built in 1926 and a fox farm was started. Later the Trujillo family ran the site as a fish processor for many years, before selling it to the state for the drift boat retrieval access it is today.
Things to Do
- Drift boat retrieval: the site’s purpose; no launching, fishing or dip netting
- Picnicking: day-use sites and a pavilion with picnic tables
- Wildlife viewing: listed by Alaska State Parks
Visiting a Residential Neighborhood
The landing sits within a residential neighborhood. Alaska State Parks asks you to drive slowly on neighborhood roads, not to park alongside the roadways, to keep pets on a leash and to be mindful of noise.
Park Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 26035 Williamson Lane, Kasilof, AK 99610 |
| Hours | 7:00 am to 10:00 pm |
| Size | 12 acres (Alaska State Parks) |
| Facilities | 12 day-use sites, 1 day-use pavilion, 47 truck-and-trailer parking spaces, 2 toilets |
| River use | Active drift boat retrieval only. No fishing, dip netting, boat launching or fish cleaning |
| Fees | No fee listed in the Alaska State Parks fee schedule (as of October 2026) |
| Pets | On a leash |
| Managed By | Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation |
| Coordinates | 60.3526, -151.2783 |
Getting There
From the Sterling Highway, turn onto Kalifornsky Beach Road and drive about 2.7 miles north to Satori Way on the left. Turn left onto Satori Way, then right onto Old Kasilof Road. Turn left onto Tall Grass Avenue and left again onto Williamson Lane. Brown arrow signs lead to the park entrance on the right.
Nearby State Parks
The distances below are straight-line. Crooked Creek State Recreation Site lies about 2 miles south, Kasilof River State Recreation Site about 3 miles south and Johnson Lake State Recreation Area about 4 miles south. Clam Gulch State Recreation Area is about 9 miles southwest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you fish at Old Kasilof Landing?
No. Old Kasilof Landing is a drift boat retrieval site only; fishing, dip netting, boat launching and fish cleaning are not allowed there.
What are the hours at Old Kasilof Landing State Recreation Site?
Alaska State Parks lists operational hours of 7:00 am to 10:00 pm.
How much parking is there at Old Kasilof Landing?
Alaska State Parks lists 47 truck-and-trailer parking spaces, plus 12 day-use sites, a day-use pavilion and two toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Old Kasilof Landing?
Yes, on a leash. The site is in a residential neighborhood, so Alaska State Parks also asks visitors to drive slowly and keep noise down.
Sources: Alaska State Parks, Old Kasilof Landing; Alaska State Parks fee schedule; Alaska DNR, ASP Park Boundary (open data). Last updated: October 2026.
🐾 Dogs & Pets at Old Kasilof Landing 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 Old Kasilof Landing 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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