Cooper Creek South
Closed — Closed for the season. Generally open mid-May through September 30. During off-season, no fees or services are provided and all garbage must be packed out.
Regional Order No. 10-01 - Marijuana - Simple Possession
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on the Tongass and Chugach National Forests: Possessing, storing or transporting parts of a cannabis plant, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; including and not limited to proc
Regional Order No. 10-00-00-04-01 - Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
TONGASS and CHUGACH NATIONAL FORESTS Regional Office Juneau, Alaska Order No. 10-00-00-04-01REGIONAL ORDEROccupancy and Use
Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
R-10 SUPPLEMENT 7700-96-1 7730EFFECTIVE 5/17/96 Page 10 of 117731.14 - EXHIBIT 01ORDER NO. R-10-96-01FOREST DEVELOPMENT ROADS AND TRAILSALASKA REGION
10-04-00-24-05 - Developed Recreation Sites, Public Use Cabins Prohibitions
Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited within the Chugach National Forest:Cutting any standing tree within 150 feet of a Public Use Cabin, Developed Recreation Site or Administrative Use Site.
10-04-00-17-09 Winter Motorized Vehicle Use
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on certain lands administered by the Forest Service within the Chugach National Forest:
10-04-04-12-08 Copper River Delta Winter Motor Vehicle Closure
The use of snowmachines (snowmobiles and all motorized over snow vehicles, including off highway vehicles) and the landing of, or the dropping or picking up of any materials, supplies, or persons by means of, helicopters that are utilized for t winter recreational activities is prohibited in the
10-04-00-05-01 - Winter Motor Vehicle Closure Prince William Sound
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a), the following acts are prohibited on the Chugach National Forest:Certain motor vehicle use except for subsistence uses from December 1 through April 30 of each year:
10-04-00-04-03 - Motor Vehicle Closure Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Acquired Lands
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a) the operation of motor vehicles is prohibited in the following areas:
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Located at mile 50.7 of the Sterling Highway, Cooper Creek South Campground sits at an elevation of 400 feet within the vast Chugach National Forest. The campground occupies a beautiful wooded area at the confluence of Cooper Creek and the Kenai River, surrounded by spruce and cottonwood trees with sweeping views of the surrounding mountains. The campground is particularly popular with anglers, as both the Kenai and Russian Rivers offer excellent sockeye salmon fishing from boat and bank. The area is also a gateway to exceptional hiking and mountain biking, with the nearby Resurrection Pass Trail offering a 38-mile scenic adventure that climbs from 500 to 2,600 feet through diverse terrain. The campground includes 26 sites total, with 3 designated tent-only sites. Due to past bear incidents involving damage to tents and soft-sided trailers, campers must store all attractants in hard-sided vehicles or provided storage lockers. Emergency orders may prohibit tent camping if bear activity increases. The Chugach National Forest encompasses 5 million acres of diverse landscape including tundra wilderness, jagged mountains, deep fjords, and glacier-fed rivers.
Directions
Travel south on the Seward Highway to the Sterling Highway. Turn towards Soldotna at the Y junction. The campground is at milepost 50.7 of the Sterling Highway, on the opposite side of the river from Cooper Landing.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $33 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 45ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| mailroom_r10_chugach@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (907) 288-3178 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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