Russian River Falls
Cooper Landing, AK
A cascade where sockeye salmon leap upstream from late June to August, watched from a viewing platform. The trail is about 2.3 miles each way from the Russian River campground; brown bears fish here too.
- Nearest town
- Cooper Landing, AK
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 60.4550, -149.9930
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Where is Russian River Falls?
Russian River Falls is in Cooper Landing, AK, at GPS 60.4550, -149.9930. It is about 31 mi from Seward.
Which road trips pass Russian River Falls?
Russian River Falls is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Kenai Peninsula to Homer on the Sterling Highway.
What is there to see near Russian River Falls?
Places worth a stop nearby: Exit Glacier (22 mi), Alaska SeaLife Center (31 mi), Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (42 mi) and Begich, Boggs Visitor Center (45 mi).
When is the best time to visit Russian River Falls?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually June–August. Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)