Cooper Landing, Alaska

Eastern Kenai: 14 places to camp, 18 trails, 17 fishing spots, 2 bars and breweries, 4 sights, 4 bike routes

Cooper Landing works as a base on the upper Kenai River, with fishing at Jim's Landing and along the water, and cabins such as Juneau Lake Cabin and Crescent Lake Cabin. The 5.6 mile Kenai River Trail to the Canyon Overlook and the 12.4 mile Crescent Creek to Lake route suit walkers, and bikers can try the 21 mile Russian Lakes Trail. Cooper Creek Campground's 28 sites and Kenai Princess RV Park's roughly 35 sites cover the campgrounds.

Drive from Anchorage: 1h43 · from Fairbanks: Full day, 8h17