Carter Lake, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska

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     Good hiking is available along the Lost Lake Trail; popping by Kenai Fjords National Park is just something you need to do if you haven't yet. Crescent Lake is a nearby lake that you could stop by, and you can run the rapids of Canyon Creek. Going for a hike on the Carter Lake Trail is always a great adventure, and Trail Lake Lodge is a pleasant place to get some rest. The amount of rainfall that falls at Carter Lake is close to the national average; the month  
   of October is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month is May.
Yep, outdoors enjoyable things to do are truly abundant here at Carter Lake. Carter Lake is near Moose Pass which is definitely worth stopping at. There's so much to do here at Carter Lake that you need to camp here for a while, A Creekside Trailer Park is a good spot for that. This lake is so wonderful. Dry warm beds await you at Best Western Hotel Edgewater and Conference Center.
 
               A lake close by is Summit Lake, and you can go for a hike on the Grant Lake Trail.
At Carter Lake through the long summer days highs are in the 60's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 40's. All through the winter highs are in the 20's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Carter Lake. This lake is so wonderful. You'll need more than a day to discover everything Carter Lake has to offer, you can camp at Primrose Landing Campground; Sixmile River is a pleasant whitewater spot close by.

 
Trail Lake Lodge, Moose Pass
6 miles away
Our clean, comfortable and recently remodeled facilities house 22 guest rooms along with a full service restaurant, lounge and pavilion affordably priced and centrally located on the peninsula for con...

Best Western Hotel Edgewater and Conference Center, Seward
12 miles away
**Seasonal property. Closed 10/01/08 through 04/30/09** Directly overlooking Resurrection Bay in Seward, Alaska, the Best Western Edgewater Hotel offers you exceptionally beautiful views from many of...

Current weather conditions at Carter Lake, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska
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Local climate location: COOPER LAKE PROJECT 9 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 60.49028
Longitude: -149.4625

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These outdoors activities are available near Carter Lake.
 Hotels Near Carter Lake:
Trail Lake Lodge, Moose Pass, 6 miles away
Best Western Hotel Edgewater and Conference Center, Seward, 12 miles away
Holiday Inn Express SEWARD HARBOR, Seward, 13 miles away
Harborview Inn, Seward, 13 miles away
Marathon View, Seward, 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Carter Lake:
Primrose Landing Campground, Kenai Peninsula County, 8 miles away
A Creekside Trailer Park, Seward, 12 miles away
Bear Creek RV Park, Seward, 12 miles away
Exit Glacier RV and Camping, Seward, 12 miles away
 Whitewater Near Carter Lake:
Canyon Creek, Kenai Peninsula BoroughBorough, 7 miles away
      Class IV - 6.5 miles long (Seward HigHighway at outlet of Lower Summit Lake to Seward Highway at Hope Junction)
Sixmile River, Kenai Penninsula BoroughBorough, 12 miles away
      Class V - 9.3 miles long (East Fork of Six Mile to Sunshine)
Bird Creek, -blank- BoroughBorough, 17 miles away
      Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (5 miles upstream to Turnagain Arm)
 National Parks Near Carter Lake:
Kenai Fjords National Park, Seward - AK, 12 miles away
Katmai National Park & Preserve, King Salmon - AK, 35 miles away
Denali National Park & Preserve, Denali Park - AK, 65 miles away
 Trails Near Carter Lake:
Carter Lake Trail, Kenai Peninsula Borough, 0 miles away
Grant Lake Trail, Kenai Peninsula Borough, 8 miles away
Lost Lake Trail, Kenai Peninsula Borough, 9 miles away
 Lakes Near Carter Lake:
Crescent Lake, Kenai Peninsula BoroughBorough, 4 miles away
Summit Lake, Kenai Peninsula BoroughBorough, 6 miles away

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Carter Lake Trail
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Took the hike from the Seward highway and it was a very well maintained trail and good parking lot with even bathrooms. The hike was very intense and switch backed multiple times. Tiny streams cross your path. Once up top it is beautiful. After some time walking threw the alpine, you come across a trail which to the left take you to the lake and to the right takes you to the bear box and camping area. It's a stocked lake so bring your rod....

Sixmile River
12 miles away
I did 6 mile this summer, what a rush!!!  Some things to know... it is a series of three canyons, the first two are considered more class IV but the third canyon is definitley class V.  There are two companies that operate on the river, Chugach Outdoor and Nova.  I went with Chugach but I hear that they are both good.  I reccomend (and give an AWA, shout out to) the guides ''Pizza'' and ''Charlie'' from Chugach outdoor, great people!  The canyons are very narrow.  Oh and the last thing.  You have to wear a dry suit and complete a swim test wearing it (in the river) before you can go.  The water is frigid and there is no room for error.  Make sure to get a suit with a good neck gasket.  Mine was loose and water rushed in the second I started swimming brrrr!  If you're looking for a great place to stay check out Alaska Wildland Adventures in Cooper Landing....

Miller's Landing
12 miles away
Miller's Landing could potentially be a campsite worth going to but their facilities are not so well taken care of....

Stoney Creek RV Park
12 miles away
Tent Sites, RV Hookups, Pets OK, Fires OK, Nearby Grocery...TENT:When accompianied by an Rv, - 81 RV hookups, GROCERY:4 Miles...Located on 15 acres, 6 miles north of the hustle and bustle of downtown Seward, our full service park is a wonderful place to come home to after a busy day fishing and sightseeing in Seward. Sit back, relax, watch cable TV, stroll along the creek, take a hot shower, do your laundry, make a campfire in designated spots.

All our sites are 30 feet wide, allowing ample room for slide outs and even room to park your truck or car. Most sites are at least 50 feet long, and all are equipped with power (some 50 amp), water, and Sat TV. 68 sites have sewer and 38 have phone jacks. We CAN accommodate the big rigs! Creekside sites have firepit.

Enjoy the majestic beauty of the mountains that surround us. Our park is situated in a primarily residential area alongside Stoney Creek, just north of downtown Seward. We began operation in the spring of 2002 as an RV Park, and look forward to adding amenities each year to better serve you. We look forward to seeing you in Seward, and will gladly provide you with information regarding recreational activities in the Seward area. ...

Johnson Pass Trail
14 miles away
Is johnson Creek Suitable to float down in a small paddle boat?  Thanks...As a Kenai Peninsula hiker and resident, I can say that Johnson Pass Trail is a winner. It's a relatively easy, well-established trail, through beautiful alpine terrain (especially on the north side of the pass). I've done the traverse both as a long 23-mile day hike, and as a 2-day backpack. There are no established campgrounds on the trail - make your own site and leave no trace. Water is available in streams and lakes pretty much all along the trail - but filter or treat all Alaska's water. I recommend going from North to South, especially if you do it as a one-day mega hike. It's also a favorite for mountain bikers....

Johnson Lake
15 miles away
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Johnson Lake is is pure bliss.  only electric motors are allowed & like all Alaskan lakes, no live bait.  Is stocked w/trout, but that doesn't mean they are stupid fish! sorry about the poor picture, but gives you an idea...
Johnsons Lake is an amazing place for family camping. The lake is great to swim in and has alot of fish to catch....

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