Cooper Landing is located deep in the heart of the beautiful Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, at the confluence of the Kenai River and Kenai Lake. It is a popular summer tourist spot for visitors looking to explore the Chugach National Forest or fish for salmon along the Upper and Lower Kenai and Russian Rivers. A variety of wilderness excursion companies offer land, air, and sea tours embarking from the city.
Hike to Russian River Falls
Russian River Falls is a waterfall located along the Russian River in the Kenai Peninsula, accessible via the moderately-trafficked 5.1-mile round-trip Russian Lakes Trail.
Enjoy the scenery from the Skyline Trail
Skyline Trail is a three-mile hiking trail near Cooper Landing, located along the Sterling Highway.
Go fishing with Kenai River Float-n-Fish
Kenai River Float-n-Fish was opened in 2004 by longtime fishing enthusiasts John and Heather Pearson and offers seasonal guided drift boat fishing and sailing trips along the Upper and Middle Kenai Rivers and Kenai Lake.
Go on an adventure with Five Dogs Fishing
Five Dogs Fishing is owned by career fishing enthusiasts Adam and Danette Snyder and offers guided drift boat fishing excursions along a seven-mile stretch of the Upper Kenai River.
Go on a trip with Kenai Riverdog
Kenai Riverdog is a personalized rafting excursion company that offers small group trips along the Kenai Peninsula embarking from Cooper Landing.
Check out Alaska River Adventures - Day Tours
Alaska River Adventures - Day Tours are a privately-owned tour company that specializes in rafting and drift boat fishing excursions throughout the Kenai Peninsula region.
Go on a rafting excursion with Alaska Rivers Company
Alaska Rivers Company offers a wide variety of outdoor excursion tours along the Kenai Peninsula, including guided fishing and rafting excursions on the Upper Kenai River.
Go salmon fishing with Alaska Troutfitters
Half-day and full-day trout and salmon fishing excursions are available with Alaska Troutfitters, including hike-in tour options and flyouts for trout and grayling.
Enjoy horseback riding with Alaska Horsemen Trail Adventures
Alaska Horsemen Trail Adventures was opened in 1997 by Alex Kime and offers vacation excursions for individuals, groups, and organizations at its family-operated guest ranch.
Book a room at the Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge
Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge offers bungalow-style accommodations near the pristine Kenai River, perfect for serene nature getaways and access to area outdoor adventures.
Stop for a meal at Sunrise Inn Cafe and Bar
Sunrise Inn Cafe and Bar is a full-service cafe and roadhouse that provides year-round service in Cooper Landing, located along the Sterling Highway at mile marker 45.
Grab a snack at Wildman's
Wildman's is a convenience store along the Sterling Highway that was opened to the public in 1997, located at mile marker 47.5 near the western end of Kenai Lake.
