Bing's Landing State Recreation Site

The feel

Bing's Landing is a busy stretch of Kenai River bank, lined with fishing platforms and a boat launch for the sockeye crowds. Two boardwalks flank the launch and most people fish from those. A small dirt trail from the launch follows the river downstream to the primary fishing hole, which may be crowded but is often full of fish.

The Kenai also carries king, red, silver and pink salmon, and kings often weigh from 50 to over 85 pounds.

What to expect

Layout and setting

36 campsites on 126 acres at the end of Bings Landing Road, with a picnic site at each campsite, one picnic shelter, trails, two fishing boardwalks and a boat launch.

Check-in and stay

Camping is limited to 7 days.

Crowds and best time

Busy when sockeye are running.

Parking and rig size

When fishing is hot, cars park along the road up to half a mile from the launch.

Fees and reservations

$20 per site per night. Sites are first come, first served with no online reservations.

Bathrooms and water

Toilets and water on site.

Season and access

Open May to September. Take the Sterling Highway to Bings Landing Road and follow it to the end.

Mingo says

Aim for the sockeye run, when the platforms and the lower fishing hole fill up. Expect the lot to overflow onto the road at the peak.

Before you go

• Bring $20 for the site, $5 for daily parking and $25 if you launch a boat.
• Expect a half-mile walk from roadside parking when the fish are in.
• Call (907) 262-5581 for current conditions.

Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.