Poplar Chalet
Pets OKChalet · Best for families
- Sleeps 6
- Full bed + two twins + sleeper sofa
- Full kitchen
- Private bath
Cooper Landing · Alaska · Est. 1952
Your Historic Alaska Basecamp Since 1952
Cabins, camping, dining, guided fishing and Kenai Peninsula adventures — all at one historic roadhouse in the heart of Cooper Landing.
One Basecamp, Four Ways In
Stay. Eat. Fish. Explore.
Stay
Historic log cabins, chalets, cottages, tent and RV sites.
Browse Cabins →
Eat
Roadhouse restaurant, bar and world-famous smoked salmon chowder.
See the Restaurant →
Fish
Guided Kenai River floats for salmon and trophy trout.
Explore Guided Fishing →
Explore
Kayaking, hiking, rafting, wildlife and Kenai Peninsula day trips.
Plan Adventures →
Lodging
Cabins, Chalets & Cottages
Ten pet-friendly cabins from full-kitchen family chalets to a classic angler's dry cabin. Live rates and availability through our secure booking system.
Spruce Chalet
Pets OKChalet · Best for longer stays
- Sleeps 6
- Queen bed + sleeping loft
- Full kitchen
- Private bath
Cedar Chalet
Pets OKChalet · Best for families
- Sleeps 5
- Queen bed + bunk beds
- Full kitchen
- Private bath
Since 1952
One of Alaska's Oldest Log Roadhouses
Before the highway was paved, travelers between Anchorage and the Kenai stopped at Gwin's for a hot meal, a warm bed and river news. Seventy years on, the hand-hewn log roadhouse still does exactly that — feeding anglers, hosting weddings, pouring Alaska beers and sending guests off to the water each morning.
Guided Fishing
Fish the Kenai with Local Guides
Full-day and half-day drift trips
Salmon runs & trophy rainbow trout
Groups up to 4 anglers per boat
Rods, reels, tackle, waders & boots included
5 minutes from the Russian River confluence
Fishing licenses sold in our store
Eat & Drink
The Roadhouse Restaurant & Bar
Open today · 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Breakfast 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Full menu 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Bar & beer garden 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- World-famous smoked salmon chowder, halibut fish & chips, Alaska drafts
- Everything available to go — riverside lunches packed on request
Explore
Adventures Out the Front Door
Events at Gwin's
Live Music, Weddings & Gatherings
Two pavilions — up to 150 guests below and 50 above — plus the roadhouse kitchen, cabins for your whole party and the Kenai Mountains as a backdrop.
Midnight Sun String Band — Live in the Beer Garden
July 18 · 7:00 PM
Roadhouse Salmon Bake
July 25 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Kenai Peninsula Songwriters Night
August 8 · 7:30 PM
Find Us
The Center of the Kenai Peninsula
Milepost 52 on the Sterling Highway — between the Kenai River and the Russian River, halfway between Anchorage and Homer.
Driving times from Gwin's
- Anchorage1 hr 45 min · 100 mi
- Seward1 hr · 47 mi
- Soldotna45 min · 45 mi
- Homer2 hr 15 min · 120 mi
- Russian River Ferry5 min · 2 mi
- Kenai Lake10 min · 7 mi
Guest Words
What Travelers Say
"The smoked salmon chowder alone is worth the drive from Anchorage. Cabins are rustic in the best possible way."
"Perfect basecamp for fishing the Russian River. Five minutes from the ferry, and the staff helped plan our whole week."
"Historic Alaska charm, great burgers, live music in the beer garden. This place IS Cooper Landing."
Build Your Cooper Landing Trip
Pick your dates, group and interests — we'll sketch a day-by-day Kenai Peninsula plan around one historic basecamp.
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