Ptarmigan Creek Campground, Seward, AK

Ptarmigan Creek Campground is located in the Seward Ranger District, Chugach National Forest (1 hr 54 min south of Anchorage, AK) with an elevation of 482 feet. There are a total of 13 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 85 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $19.00 per night. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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Campsite Reviews (28)

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1 star		7%

@LesMB6FB048092 · Camped on Aug 2, 2024 at Campsite #12

This is a very nice little campground. It's pretty small, with around 15 campsites. The sites are well separated from each other by trees, and most of the sites had pretty good shade for most of the day. The parking areas all looked to be fairly level. We stayed in site 12, located at the top of a small loop. There was plenty of room to park a vehicle, set up a tent on the right side of the pad, and have good separation between the tent and the fire ring on the left. Site 13, a pull-through site, is across from site 12, which does lessen site 12's privacy a bit. Most of the sites do not have something directly across from them, and are staggered instead. The vault toilets are located beside site 13, so it was a quick and convenient walk from our tent. The toilets (2) were very clean and well-maintained. The campground as a whole was quiet, with everyone observing quiet hours (10 PM to 6 AM), though there is some road noise from the highway during daytime hours, and I did hear a few generators running during the day. After dark/during quiet hours, you can hear Ptarmigan Creek running. All dogs that I saw were controlled and/or on leash, which was nice. The host was onsite at all times, though we did not need to contact them for anything. There is a day use parking lot near the entrance to the campground, with a 7 mile trail leading up to a lake, if you're up for a hike. There is also a small fish viewing area beside the creek. I enjoyed my stay here and will be back!

@LanceM7014668 · Camped on Sep 3, 2023 at Campsite #3

Nice campground. Spaces are small so the larger rigs arent there. No cell service in the campground itself. If you need it, Moose Pass is 6 miles up the road.

@JimJ2921711 · Camped on Jun 10, 2023 at Campsite #5

Pleasant little campground located on a creek and featuring a trailhead up to Ptarmigan Lake. Some low hanging branches were unavoidable when backing in the small (12' high) camper into the space.

@KatrinaP311712 · Camped on Jun 9, 2023 at Campsite #6

Beautiful location. Campsites are each tucked into the trees so you’re not right on top of your neighbors. Right next to Ptarmigan Lake Trail. Can’t wait to camp here again.

@ShelbyB560737D · Camped on Jun 8, 2023 at Campsite #1

We love staying at the Ptarmigan Creek Campgrounds. It’s tucked back in the trees with calm and quiet surroundings (unless there’s road work happening, but hey, that’s Alaska summers for you.) It’s a quick walk from the campsites to the river stream. We’ve hiked the entire trail all the way up to the lake and it was beautiful! The campsites always seem well maintained and clean. We can’t wait to come back for another weekend trip.

@KateMAABB27DBE · Camped on Jun 1, 2023 at Campsite #2

No bear boxes or food storage, expensive when booked through rec.gov, shared bathroom with trailhead parking area, and active blasting/road construction overnight.

@RickW4075177 · Camped on Jul 25, 2022 at Campsite #1

Our original site (#1) reservation was much too small for our 19 ft. trailer and truck. Campground host said we could move to a larger site that worked out great. It would be nice to know ahead of time what size the sites are so you aren't left in a tough spot if other sites aren't available. Cell service at the campground is spotty with Verizon and worse with AT&T, just so people know (not a campground issue, but good to know).

@MariahH4474805 · Camped on May 31, 2022 at Campsite #6

Perfect stay.

@RandyS7957196 · Camped on May 20, 2022 at Campsite #7

We have camped there last three years It’s quiet with nice trail next to creek I do wish the water well was working Make sure you bring ample water with you It’s a kind of rustic and peaceful campground

@LeslieH3285948 · Camped on Aug 19, 2021 at Campsite #4

Very pretty and quiet. We had to get wood elsewhere.

@LeslieH341 · Camped on Aug 19, 2021 at Campsite #4

Very pretty and quiet. We had to get wood elsewhere.

@DavidS133 · Camped on Aug 11, 2021 at Campsite #12

The campground is beautiful. The trails are great. I’ve been coming to Ptarmigan Creek since 1967. It’s wonderful.

@DavidS9070347 · Camped on Aug 11, 2021 at Campsite #12

The campground is beautiful. The trails are great. I’ve been coming to Ptarmigan Creek since 1967. It’s wonderful.

@KristinaW41645 · Camped on Jul 1, 2021 at Campsite #3

A great, quiet campsite only 20 miles from the city of Seward, with a hiking trail out to a beautiful lake that also includes campsites. Highly recommend a stay!

@KristinaW975 · Camped on Jul 1, 2021 at Campsite #3

A great, quiet campsite only 20 miles from the city of Seward, with a hiking trail out to a beautiful lake that also includes campsites. Highly recommend a stay!

@garym1363889 · Camped on Jun 13, 2021 at Campsite #12

Nice campsites with lots of space and trees between sites for quiet and privacy. We really enjoyed the hike up to Ptarmigan lake. Bathrooms (pit toilets) were clean. Would love to stay here again or for longer.

@catherine10371 · Camped on Jun 13, 2021 at Campsite #8

Beautiful setting. Nice wooded camping areas very private. Bathrooms clean. Camp hostess was helpful and showed us the direction to take the awesome trail. We had a lovely time. I would encourage campers to bring their own campfire wood as site doesn’t have much around.

@CatherineS686 · Camped on Jun 13, 2021 at Campsite #8

@GaryM128 · Camped on Jun 13, 2021 at Campsite #12

@MariahH338 · Camped on Jun 6, 2021 at Campsite #5

Ptarmigan Creek is my favorite spot for a quiet getaway. Always clean, always quiet, love it!

@MariahH4474805 · Camped on Jun 6, 2021 at Campsite #5

Ptarmigan Creek is my favorite spot for a quiet getaway. Always clean, always quiet, love it!

@LynneK873 · Camped on Jun 5, 2021 at Campsite #3

A little noise from the Seward Hwy but not enough to be at all bothersome. All campsites have surrounding brush and trees to ensure privacy.
The water from the potable pump was a bit smelly and dark so wondered if still safe to drink. A good camping experience. We would certainly return.

@ChelseaH620 · Camped on Jul 2, 2020 at Campsite #6

Beautiful site we were on! Nice campground all around. Recommend for sure

@JohnB206 · Camped on Jun 26, 2020 at Campsite #12

Someone else was in the spot we reserved and would not leave. No campground host present to help with the situation. Thus, we ended up having to go and find another place to stay for the night at the last minute.

@LanceP990 · Camped on Jun 12, 2020 at Campsite #3

Great little campground down near Seward. Very small spots, not suitable for larger campers/RV's. Very poor cell reception there. If you wanting to get away, this is the place.

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