Deep Creek State Recreation Area

The feel

Deep Creek is a saltwater beach camp on Cook Inlet at mile 136 of the Sterling Highway, with 100 campsites. Tractors launch boats straight into the inlet here, so charter operators and recreational boaters come for the halibut and king salmon fishing.

Razor clam digging is popular on the beaches from Clam Gulch to Ninilchik. Bald eagles are visible year-round, sandhill cranes and other shorebirds work the saltwater marsh in May, and whales, seals and otters show up offshore.

What to expect

Layout and setting

100 campsites on a Cook Inlet beach, with beach camping and a tractor boat launch.

Check-in and stay

Camping limit of 15 days.

Crowds and best time

Busy at the beach camp. The tractor launch runs May 1 through September 4.

Parking and rig size

RV size limit of 35 feet. A daily parking fee applies.

Fees and reservations

$20 per night, first come, first served. A daily parking fee and a boat launch fee also apply.

Bathrooms and water

Vault toilets and water are available.

Season and access

May to September. The site is ADA accessible, at 136 Sterling Highway.

Mingo says

Plan your boat day for July, when launch days are longest. Late summer days are shorter.

Before you go

• Call Marine Services LLC at (907) 567-3526 to confirm launch hours and pricing, which may change.
• Budget for the daily parking fee and the boat launch fee on top of the camping fee.
• Keep your RV within the 35 foot limit.
• Call the park office at (907) 262-5581 with questions.

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