Captain Cook State Recreation Area
Captain Cook State Recreation Area is a park on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. It is located on the shores of Cook Inlet at the northern terminus of the Kenai Spur Highway, about 25 miles (40 km) north of Kenai and 14 miles (23 km) north of Nikiski. Both the Inlet and the recreation area are named after Captain James Cook who explored the area in 1778.
| Captain Cook State Recreation Area | |
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View from the bluff of a rocky portion of the beach, and the mudflats that can be seen at low tide. Mount Spurr is visible in the distance. | |
| Nearest city | Nikiski |
| Coordinates | 60°48′19″N 151°00′54″W |
| Area | 3,466 acres (1,403 ha) |
| Authorized | 1971 |
| Governing body | Alaska Department of Natural Resources |
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