Ninilchik View State Recreation Site

The feel

The campground sits on a bluff above Ninilchik Beach at mile 135.7 of the Sterling Highway, with a stairway leading down the bluff to the beach. The forest around the sites is home to bald eagles, squirrels and magpies.

From the bluff the views take in Mt. Iliamna and Mt. Redoubt, along with the village below. It is a small camp with 12 to 14 sites, used for camping, fishing and clamming.

What to expect

Layout and setting

12 to 14 sites in forest on a bluff above Ninilchik Beach, with a stairway down the bluff.

Fees and reservations

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

Bathrooms and water

Vault toilets and water are available.

Season and access

May to September. The site is not ADA accessible.

Mingo says

Come between May and September, when the camp is open. Expect to claim a site on arrival, because there are no online reservations.

Before you go

• Call the DNR Public Information Center at (907) 269-8400 with questions.
• Plan on the stairway to reach the beach, since the camp sits on a bluff.
• Bring gear for clamming or fishing if you plan to do either.

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