State Recreation Area · Alaska, United States
Captain Cook State Recreation Area
Captain Cook State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Alaska, United States.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Alaska, United States |
| Coordinates | 60.7883° N, 151.0397° W |
| Managed by | Alaska state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Captain Cook State Recreation Area
Captain Cook State Recreation Area is a park on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. It is located on the shores of Cook Inlet at the northern terminus of the Kenai Spur Highway, about 25 miles (40 km) north of Kenai and 14 miles (23 km) north of Nikiski. Both the Inlet and the recreation area are named after Captain James Cook who explored the area in 1778.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Kenai, Alaska |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 25 miles north of Kenai |
Airports near this park
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- Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) · Anchorage, United States · 44.3 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Alaska
Frequently asked questions
Where is Captain Cook State Recreation Area?
Captain Cook State Recreation Area is in Alaska, United States (60.7883° N, 151.0397° W).
How do I get to Captain Cook State Recreation Area?
The nearest town is Kenai, Alaska. about 25 miles north of Kenai.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Alaska_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Alaska state parks — park name.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Cook_State_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).