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Captain Cook State Recreation Area

Name: Captain Cook State Recreation Area
Address: 36.9 Kenai Spur Highway, Nikiski, AK, 99611, US

36.9 Kenai Spur Highway

Nikiski, AK 99611

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Captain Cook State Recreation Area is virtually undiscovered by most visitors to the Kenai Peninsula. It offers a peaceful setting of forests, lakes, streams and saltwater beaches. The recreation area can be reached by driving 25 miles north of Kenai on the North Kenai Road to milepost 36.

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