Bertha Creek Campground

Closed — Closed for the winter season. Generally operates mid-May through September 30 on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations.

About

Bertha Creek Campground is nestled in an open forest at the base of the steep Kenai Mountains, located just south of Turnagain Pass along the scenic Seward Highway. This intimate 12-site campground sits at the confluence of Bertha and Granite Creeks, offering a peaceful setting surrounded by the snowy peaks of the Chugach Mountains. The campground is available on a first-come, first-served basis only, with no advance reservations. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, and the facility provides vault toilets, potable water via hand pump, and dumpsters for trash. Sites accommodate small RVs and tents, with a 14-day stay limit during the operating season. Recreational opportunities abound in the area. Bertha Creek from its confluence with Granite Creek upstream to the powerline crossing is a designated recreational gold panning area where visitors can try their hand at panning using hand tools, sluicing, or small-scale suction dredging. Licensed anglers can fish for all species except King Salmon in both creeks following Alaska Department of Fish and Game regulations. Granite Creek offers a popular Class 1-2 raft float trip from Lyon Creek to various take-out points. Hikers and bikers can explore the Johnston Pass Trail 1.5 miles south or the Turnagain Pass Trail 3 miles north, both offering excellent wildlife viewing and wildflower displays. The campground is located 61.6 miles south of Anchorage and 65.4 miles north of Seward.

Directions

Located at mile post 65.4 of the Seward Highway, 61.6 miles south of Anchorage and 65.4 miles north of Seward.

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