Free RV camping now on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula

Most of Alaska's summer visitors have gone home now. And, the bugs that bothered some of those folks are pretty much gone, too. For RVers who are still around, this is good news indeed, especially considering that camping in one of the state's most popular recreational areas is now free.

The U.S. Forest Service stops servicing most Kenai Peninsula campgrounds after Labor Day, and while that means less services it also means no fees either. That means that campers need to bring their own water and pack out their own litter -- no big deal to RVers who typically bring their water supplies and wastebaskets with them.

Some Kenai campgrounds do close in the fall, but most remain open at least until the snow forces them shut. Check with the Forest Service ranger districts in Girdwood or Seward for specifics.