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Kenai River Drifter's Lodge

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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 ra... read more

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18404 Sterling Hwy, Cooper Landing, AK, 99572, United States

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Mon7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tue7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wed7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thu7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Fri7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sat7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sun7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Tim Clifford 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Great experience! Definitely love the cabins and the guide (Steele)on the Russian river was awesome. The owner bob took very good care of us. 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 

Business response:

Thank you very much for the great rating. We are very glad you enjoyed our cabins and we like to hear that are guides like Steele are recognized by our clients. We look forward to your next visit. 

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Steve Jacobson 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

This was my first time rafting. Awesome place, beautiful views!! Jacob was great 

Business response:

Thank you so much for the wonderful review. Jacob is one of our great guides and we think like you that we have very beautiful views and an awesome place. Thanks and we look forward to your next visit. 

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Courtney Moore 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

We had a great time yesterday. Our guide Jacob was awesome. We’ve lived in Alaska our whole lives but haven’t taken the opportunity to do the “tourist” stuff, until the last few years. I would recommend you guys to anyone looking for a nice river sight seeing trip. Plus the fire pit over looking the river was a beautiful view and the large jinga was fun to play 

Business response:

Thank you for your excellent review. Jacob is one of our many great guides and we thank you for giving him recognition for a job done well. We look forward to seeing you again. 

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Cheryl Trahan Benoit 
6 years ago

We so enjoyed our stay at your lodge. I was very pessimistic and very unhappy about Evan rowing us out to go fishing instead of having a motored boat however, he did so well and did such a great job keeping us safe and showing us a good time. We will definitely keep you in mind for our next trip to Alaska and will spread the word of your great efforts in showing us a good time. Tell Evan we thank him for everything. I’ve never seen a person be able to row that far and never get tired. He’s the bomb! 

Business response:

Thank you for your wonderful review. Evan is one of our wonderful guides and we appreciate the kind words about him and will definitely pass along that he is the bomb. We look forward to your next visit. 

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Cheryl Trahan Benoit 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

We so enjoyed our stay at your lodge. I was very pessimistic and very unhappy about Evan rowing us out to go fishing instead of having a motored boat however, he did so well and did such a great job keeping us safe and showing us a good time. We will definitely keep you in mind for our next trip to Alaska and will spread the word of your great efforts in showing us a good time. Tell Evan we thank him for everything. I’ve never seen a person be able to row that far and never get tired. He’s the bomb! 

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Ruth Spinelli Gerry 
6 years ago

The cabins are extremely nice and very clean. The owner, Bob, was very personable and friendly. The staff was very nice, friendly and welcoming. We did an all day fishing trip with guide Ben Hulbert who was fantastic. We reached our limit of fish in the first hour. I highly recommend this place. I brought my husband here for his birthday and we couldn’t have been more pleased. A++++ We will be back here for sure! 

Business response:

Hi Ruth, You show up on our review page but nothing is written there. Is there some concerns I can help you with? Please let me know if you need assistance. Thanks. 

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Richard S Griggs Sr. 
6 years ago

Four of us just returned from 4 days of fishing at Drifters....2 float trips for salmon, trout and Dolly Varden, a hike-in to the Russian River for salmon and trout; and a fly in to an alpine lake for Grayling. Everyone caught fish. All the guides were excellent and the staff at Drifters were extremely friendly and helpful. The scenery is spectacular, as is the drive from Anchorage. One of the guides, a fellow Tarheel, planted the seed when I visited the Drifters booth at the Atlanta Fly Fishing Show. Reading the literat... read more

Business response:

Thank you for your wonderful review. We are very pleased that you found our staff to be helpful and friendly. I certainly agree with you that our guides are extremely excellent and knowledgeable. We look forward to your next visit and being able to give you another "8 thumbs up" memory. 

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Richard S Griggs Sr. 
recommend  Recommended
6 years ago

Four of us just returned from 4 days of fishing at Drifters....2 float trips for salmon, trout and Dolly Varden, a hike-in to the Russian River for salmon and trout; and a fly in to an alpine lake for Grayling. Everyone caught fish. All the guides were excellent and the staff at Drifters were extremely friendly and helpful. The scenery is spectacular, as is the drive from Anchorage. One of the guides, a fellow Tarheel, planted the seed when I visited the Drifters booth at the Atlanta Fly Fishing Show. Reading the literat... read more

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Kandi Sturdivant McNeal 
6 years ago

Loved coming back here, even if it was to get our fishing gear setup! Feels like home! Next time, we will book earlier, so we don’t miss out staying here again. Awesome place! 

Business response:

Thank you for the great review. We love having returning friends come back for another visit with us. We look very forward to your next visit. 

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Kenai River Drifter's Lodge has a 5 star rating with 672 reviews. 

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