Access Points
Boat launches, bank walks & public spots
💡 Map Legend: Interactive pins show public parking, public boardwalks, boat ramps, and drift-only retrieval points. Tap a spot card below to get driving directions.
Lower Kenai · River Mile 21
Soldotna Bridge Access
Open · Moderate Use
Direct boat launch and extensive boardwalk bank access below the bridge. Popular for drift boat retrieval and high-water sockeye flossing. Accessible parking and restrooms.
🅿️ Parking: Free municipal lot
🚽 Restrooms: ADA compliant public
⚓ Trailer Suitability: Drift boats only
🎟️ Access Fee: Free
🐟 Sockeye 🛶 Drift Launch ✓ Free
Lower Kenai · River Mile 20.5
Centennial Park Boat Launch
Open · High Use
The largest municipal campground and boat launch in Soldotna. Over 600 feet of elevated fishing boardwalks. Great for sockeye and pink salmon fishing.
🅿️ Parking: Extensive paved parking
🚽 Restrooms: Vault & flush toilets
⚓ Trailer Suitability: Power & drift boats
🎟️ Access Fee: $15 launch fee
🐟 Sockeye 🚤 Power Launch Paid Parking
Lower Kenai · River Mile 22.5
Swiftwater Park Launch
Open · Moderate Use
Located in upper Soldotna. Features boat launch, campsites, and elevated fishing platform boardwalks. Wooded bank access.
🅿️ Parking: Standard campground spaces
🚽 Restrooms: Vault toilets
⚓ Trailer Suitability: Medium powerboats
🎟️ Access Fee: $15 launch fee
🐟 Sockeye 🚤 Power Launch Paid Parking
Middle Kenai · River Mile 39
Bing's Landing Boat Launch
Open · Heavy Current
Located near Sterling. Key access point for middle river drift boating and trout fishing. Strong, swift currents near launch. Elevated boardwalks for sockeye flossing.
🅿️ Parking: Gravel parking area
🚽 Restrooms: Pit toilets
⚓ Trailer Suitability: Experienced boaters only
🎟️ Access Fee: State park decal/fee
🐟 Sockeye 🛶 Drift Launch Paid Parking
River Mouth · Mile 0
Kenai River Mouth (Dipnetting)
Open · July 10–31 Only
Primary personal-use dipnetting area. Access is split between North Beach (Kenai City) and South Beach. Waders are commonly used. Avoid deep or fast water, wear a personal flotation device where appropriate, and follow local safety guidance.
🅿️ Parking: City fees apply on beach
🚽 Restrooms: Seasonal port-a-potties
⚓ Trailer Suitability: Sandy beach walk only
🎟️ Access Fee: Free walk-on, paid park
🐟 Sockeye 🌊 Incoming Tide Best ✓ Free Beach Access