Kenai River Drifter's Lodge

Name: Kenai River Drifter's Lodge
Address: 18404 Sterling Hwy, Cooper Landing, AK, 99572, US
Telephone: (907) 595-5555
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.9

4.9

★★

794 reviews

|Recreation|Cooper Landing, AK 99572 United States

18404 Sterling Hwy, Cooper Landing, AK 99572 United States

(907) 595-5555

https://www.drifterslodge.com/

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Drifters Lodge is built in the heart of Cooper Landing, Alaska right on the banks of the world-famous Kenai River. The small hamlet of Cooper Landing, initially settled as a frontier gold and trapping town, has transformed into the place to stay and fish on the Kenai Peninsula. Drifters Lodge boasts remarkable riverside cabins —each with their own river views—as well as guided fishing for new and experienced anglers alike. If you are looking for wildlife be sure to book one of our scenic float trips, where a knowledgeable rafting guide will row you and your group along the glacial waters of the Kenai River looking for eagles, moose, bears, and spectacular views around every bend.

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Roland Galang review for Kenai River Drifter's Lodge

Roland Galang on Trip Advisor

★★

5 months ago

Awesome experience and fishing!! The Drifter's Lodge accommodations and staff were all outstanding. Very well run and organized operation. All the staff and guides were super friendly pros. It's a great basecamp to go fishing and explore the area. One of the most memorable fishing trips and experiences we've ever had. I highly recommend Drifter's Lodge and Cooper Landing.

J K review for Kenai River Drifter's Lodge

J K on Trip Advisor

★★

5 months ago

Great Lodge and a Great Fishing Trip with a Great Guide We had the very good fortune of getting Ben as a guide for our first day of fishing on the Kenai River and were able to ask for him again on our last day of fishing on the Kenai River. As an intermediate skill fisherman, I can’t speak highly enough for Ben’s gift as a patient guide and teacher. Once he determined that we could cast a lure with reasonable accuracy, he put us on fish quickly, he carefully instructed us on not setting the hook to quickly and/or too hard, he told us precisely how far upstream to cast, he gently reminded us if we were reeling too fast or too slow for the structure that we were fishing, and made it easy to get fish in the boat. If you have the good fortune of fishing the Kenai River, ask for Ben. You’ll be one happy fisherman.

Clifton C review for Kenai River Drifter's Lodge

Clifton C on Trip Advisor

★★

5 months ago

Fantastic fishing on the Kenai with Drifter's Lodge! Once again, I had a wonderful trip and experience fishing with Drifter's Lodge. This was my second trip with these folks and they are fantastic! This is very scenic lodge, a great location on the river and spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. The staff bends over backwards to accommodate your needs, not that you'll have any, since they've thought of everything. Very friendly and great service. Their fishing guides are very friendly, knowledgeable and will put you on fish. They will make it happen or do their level best to ensure you have a great trip. I've been to other lodges and fished with others, but no one can beat this operation! A big thank you to the staff, guides and owner of Drifter's, you never disaapoint!

Business Response:

Mark, thank you for the kind words. We had so much fun taking you out on the water-- you guys were a great group and we're so happy Drifter's was able to accommodate you guys!

helenobermeyer review for Kenai River Drifter's Lodge

helenobermeyer on Trip Advisor

★★

6 months ago

Perfect We stayed 3 blissful days with Drifters. Our fishing guides Cam and John were absolutely excellent. They put us on great fish but also were full of information on the ecosystem, the life cycle of the fish and the river. We fished the Kenai in a boat for trout one day and in the river for Salmon. Still enjoying the delicious Salmon back home in Colorado and looking forward to getting back up to stunning, vast Alaska. Drifters is absolutely perfect the cabins are spacious but cozy, the breakfast nook with the best blueberry muffins you have ever put in your mouth and a large variety of breakfast options is available even for the earliest departures. All of the staff are as excited about your adventure as you are and bend over backwards to make you feel welcome.

Business Response:

Thanks for the review, Helen. Loved having you and Wally here, can't wait to have you back!

Mountain Refuge review for Kenai River Drifter's Lodge

Mountain Refuge on Trip Advisor

★★

6 months ago

Superb! There are not enough positive words to describe our experience with Drifters! Great staff, knowledgeable guides that are super accommodating and friendly, perfect equipment for fishing all provided by Drifters. We limited every day! They prep and filet on the spot. A++ in our book!

Business Response:

Thank you for the kind words! We really appreciate your business, and hope you have a great rest of your summer.

Charles S review for Kenai River Drifter's Lodge

Charles S on Trip Advisor

★★

6 months ago

Our family had a great experience Wonderful staff, excellent facilties, great location - convenient for rafting and fishing adventures and other nearby Alaska adventures. The Riverhouse had 5 bedrooms and was perfect for my fanily of 18. Right on the beautiful Kenai river.

John S review for Kenai River Drifter's Lodge

John S on Trip Advisor

★★

7 months ago

Alexa was a great guide We went on a half day Rainbow Trout - Dolly Varden Trout guided fishing trip with Alexa. She was a very knowledgeable guide, she really understood us, and understood how to make the most of the situation. Thank you Alexa for a great trip! I would recommend drifters lodge and in particular Alexa for a guided trip.

Business Response:

Alexa is awesome, glad you guys had such a good time!

Steve K. review for Kenai River Drifter's Lodge

Steve K. on Birdeye

★★

7 months ago

Rafted with Tommy down the Kenai. He was great. Loved his passion for the water and outdoors. He was so knowledgeable, from the history, to the water, to the plants and animals. Thanks, Tommy for a trip we'll always remember!

Business Response:

Tommy had so much fun with you guys Steve, thanks for being so great!

Shelli Harding P. review for Kenai River Drifter's Lodge

Shelli Harding P. on Birdeye

★★

7 months ago

6/21/2022. WOW, had an awesome experience fishing on the Russian River for sockeye with Austin. This dude worked his tail off for us and has such great passion for his job and his clients. Thanks again Austin, Jon and Steve.