2025 Rails Camp West

August 18-21 | Kenai Lake, Alaska

Join us for three unplugged nights at the most beautiful summer camp in Alaska!

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🎟️ Early: Jan 14-Feb 14 | Mid: Feb 14-June 1 | Late: June 1+

August 18-21, 2025

Cooper Landing, Kenai Lake, Alaska

Kenai Lake, Alaska

Alaska’s longest running, co-ed overnight camp is nestled along the shores of famous Kenai Lake in Cooper Landing, a two-hour bus ride from Anchorage. In front of all cabins is a half-mile long beach with access to hiking trails, boating activities, and fishing.

Tickets include

Majority of lodging is shared, 7-10 bunks per cabin. You can choose to be in a room with 2, 4, or 8 people. There are also camping spots and a couple private cabins available.
Meals are served buffet-style and feature locally-grown food whenever possible. Dietary restrictions will be accommodated.
You can either rent a car per usual or snag a spot on our bus to/from Anchorage for $60.
Swimming (cold water), kayak/canoe, sauna, archery, fishing, hiking and trail running, art, wilderness classes, community run unconference and more to come!

“I can’t understate how incredible Rails Camps are - the fact that I travelled around the globe without knowing anyone and left with a bunch new friends and memories is testament to the community and the true spirit of Rails Camps!”

What will we do?

Reminder! There will be no wifi or cell reception at camp, Camp K is remote, please prepare for this. There is a staff phone and wifi for emergencies only!

Fly to Anchorage International Airport
- Taking bus to camp?
  - 2:00pm - Bus will leave airport!
  - The bus will make a pit stop. Grab any last minute supplies and drinks you forgot.
- Driving yourself?
  - Do not arrive before 4:00pm
  - Camp Address: Snug Harbor Rd, Cooper Landing, AK 99572, United States
- 6:00 - Dinner
- 7:00 - Attendee and sponsor intros
- 8:00 - Free time, night games, and karaoke!
- 8:00 - Breakfast
- 9:30 - Outdoor activities and wilderness classes, unconference, more details to come!
- 12:00 - Lunch
- 2:00 - Outdoor activities and wilderness classes, unconference, more details to come!
- 5:30 - Camp Group Photo
- 6:00 - Dinner
- Late night games, campfire s’mores, and karaoke
- 8:00 - Breakfast
- 9:00 - Outdoor activities and wilderness classes, unconference, more details to come!
- 12:00 - Lunch
- 1:30-3:30 - Outdoor activities and wilderness classes, unconference, more details to come!
- 4-5:15 - Games and Canoe Race!
- 6:00 - Dinner
- 7:30 - “Job Fair” if you’re looking or hiring we’ll stay after dinner and casually go around the room introducing ourselves and what we’re looking for (optional)
- Late night games, campfire s’mores, and karaoke
- 8:00 - Breakfast
- Packing and goodbyes!
- 10:00 - Bus Departs (no later than 1pm airport arrival)
- Everyone out by 11:00 :)

Scholarships

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As of January 2025 we are in fundraising mode and currently have no scholarships available. Apply and stay tuned!

Scholarship recipients who are accepted will receive full coverage for all meals, lodging, and activities during your stay at camp, along with transportation to/from Anchorage. If we are unable to cover the full cost of your ticket, we will still reach out to explore the possibility of providing partial support!