We have a mixed impression of this RV park: The view from the bluff overlooking Cook's Inlet is impressive; the pull-through sites were narrow, but our wide-body (no slides) 36' class A and towed car did just fit. However, to use their cable TV, you have to go through a real hassle: you have to put a $225 deposit down (credit card impression) to obtain an 18"X12"X3" converter box that has to be connected inside your RV to your "antenna" cable, then another cable to your TV. For those of us with built-in TV's, it means that we had to pull out the TV, hope that the cable is long enough to connect to the box, a place to set it, then attach another cable to the TV. It finally worked, but was a real pain. Laundry was clean, as were the showers and the bathrooms. We camped here in a Motorhome.
We had reservations to stay here for 2 night, we had mechanical problems and wanted to alter our plans. The man that answered the phone was a jerk and charged my credit card for the stay. This place is a problem We camped here in a Motorhome.
We would not stay at this park again. I just read some of the previous reviews, and wish I had read them prior to staying at this RV parking lot. I fully agree with the other reviews - the sites were way too small. There were only about 5 sites with a good view of the Kenai River and Cook Inlet. The only view in the rest of the sites was the other RVs. Our site was a pull-thru, but was not long enough for our 33 foot motorhome and tow car. We had to park the car beside the cab of our motorhome, and there was less than two feet between the car and our neighbor. Also, the neighbor's sewer hose was about 3 feet from our door. It's amazing that the state with the largest land mass in the USA has the most cramped RV parks. This RV park was not the only one like this we encountered in Alaska. They are not RV parks; they are RV parking lots. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This is a great park to take it easy. The owners were very nice, and there was a nice small shop also. Sites were pretty tight, but I spent most of my free time at the overlook of the inlet and the Kenai River. It is an easy walk into town or down on the beach. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
The view was a 10; the sites a 2. You "turn your coffee pot off next door", does that tell you how close the sites were. Step out the door and there is your neighbors sewer hose. Would not stay here again. We camped here in a Motorhome.
This park is NOT BIG RIG friendly as advertized. However, it is big rig possible. You can barely put out your slides and no one has enough space to deploy awnings, not even the small window awnings. I felt like I was in a middle seat between 2 fat folks. The WiFi is weak if not impossible at sites however it is available in lodge and pavilion at no charge and it is fast. The setting for this park is beautiful and if you are in a smaller rig or a big rig with no slide rooms you will probably enjoy this park. There is beach access a short distance away and there are benches and tables to enjoy the view. Laundry was clean and $1.50 for both wash and dry. Cable TV was good and included many channels. Not all sites have 50 amp service. The larger sites seemed to only have 30 amp service. We camped here in a Motorhome.
The first row of this campground has an outstanding view of the Kenai River as it enters the Cook Inlet, but the entire campground has the narrowest sites I have ever seen. Our neighbors sewer connection was 3 ft from our steps, the only view we had were trailers, we had to be careful not to hit our neighbors rig when opening the door of our truck, I even had to back out of our pull-through site when leaving because there was no way we could squeeze out through the front. And to top that off, the day we left was the start of the Dip Net fishing season, so he raised his rates from $30 to $45, which we heard from another camper a week later was increased to $55. Never again. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
This park is overpriced for a large gravel parking lot. The sites are narrow, could hardly get our slides out, people park on the road making it narrow. You need to be an experienced driver if you want to get your big rig in and out without damage. There is a lot of noise going on at night until about midnight, where is the management to enforce quiet hours? They advertise wi-fi, but didn't work when we were there. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Gravel parking lot typical of Alaska parks. Tightly packed. Stunning scenery and views of Cook Inlet, Kenai River, Mountain range and Volcanoes to the west. Park on a bluff overlooking the Cook Inlet. Very large lounge in building, nice folks. Close to Russian Orthodox church and museum. Bluff is a bit unstable which makes you nervous parking on it. We did see Beluga whales chasing the salmon into the Kenai river. Worth it
for the scenery. We camped here in a camper.
Quiet, and 50 amp power. Wifi worked well in coach. Easy to go to Soldotna or Kenai. There is a deck overlooking the river and its wildlife. Showers are private room with sink, john, and mirror plus shower. We camped here in a Motorhome.
A really wonderful experience! This is a multi-generational family operation run by really nice people. Sites are level, spacious, and easy to maneuver in and out of. The view of the Kenai River from the observation deck is a huge bonus. Rest rooms and showers (no charge) were among the best and cleanest we found on our trip. We camped here in a Motorhome.
Park is basically 2 units. Well planned area next to the office, and open area down below. We were in the open area for the same price. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
Diamond M Ranch is a family run campground that is equally close to the cities of Kenai as well as Soldotna. Friendliness as well as comradarie are this campgrounds main assets. They offer organized summer activities such as campfire socials, hiking excursions, and clam digging trips, as well as a fish cleaning station and freezer space for fish that you catch. They also have a community satellite dish for dishnetwork subscribers, and I understand they are working on direct tv as well. One plus is they will allow a person to wash their cars as well as rv as long as you conserve water, this is huge plus when traveling! The owners are currently working on the property, and it does not have the polish some campgrounds have, but if you are looking for an affordable place, especially on longer term stays, with a friendly atmosphere, then this park is worth looking into. We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.
We picked this park because they're close to Beluga without the higher rates. They do not give discounts for memberships but, do for weekly or monthly stays. They also have a few seasonal residents. Very popular among the fishing crowd. The historic district is a short 2 block walk away. The Hamburger Bus is just around the corner. The visitor's center is about 3-4 blocks away. Very convenient from this campground. The campground is VERY small. However, you do have more space than is available at Beluga. Slides our and awnings are not a problem. If you're over 40', you'll fit in a site but, your toad will likely be parked either in the next site or in an adjacent parking lot. Water pressure is good but flow is poor - probably due to old/small feed lines. Also, there seems to be rust in the lines as the water has that color. Shooting an Internet satellite from this campground is not a problem from any site. We would come here again because it's the best deal in town. We camped here in a Motorhome.