Cooper Creek South
The campground is currently closed for the season. Opens around May 22, 2026 and operates through September 30. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive nights.
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 REGIONPursuant to Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart B, Section261. so (a) (b), the following is prohibited on National Forest Developmentroads…
Russian River Occupancy and Use Restrictions
This Order prohibits leaving unattended wildlife attractants such as food, beverages, garbage, and equipment used to cook or store food and that contains food or refuse residue unless it is acceptably stored in a vehicle, in a camping unit made of solid, non-pliable material, or a certified…
Snowmachining closed on the Glacier, Seward Ranger Districts
Possessing or using a snowmachine (over-snow vehicle) on the Glacier and Seward Ranger Districts is prohibited. The purpose of the snowmachining prohibition is to protect the forest floor from damage due to the lack of sufficient snow pack. Please refer to the map for the specific areas and the…
About
Located at Milepost 50.7 on the Sterling Highway, Cooper Creek South Campground provides a wooded camping experience with sweeping mountain views in Alaska's Chugach National Forest. The campground sits at 400 feet elevation among spruce and cottonwood forest, positioned along both Cooper Creek and the Kenai River. The area is renowned for its sockeye (red) salmon fishing, with excellent boat and bank fishing opportunities on the Kenai and Russian Rivers. Hikers and mountain bikers can access the nearby Resurrection Pass Trail, a 38-mile scenic route that climbs from 500 to 2,600 feet. Bear activity is common in this area. Bears have damaged tents and soft-sided trailers in past years, and emergency orders may prohibit tent camping. All attractants including food, garbage, and hygiene items must be stored in a hard-sided vehicle or the provided bear-proof storage lockers.
Directions
From Anchorage, go south on Seward Highway to Sterling Highway. Turn towards Soldotna at the Y junction. Cooper Creek Campground is at Milepost 50.7 of the Sterling Highway, on the opposite side of the river.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $23 |
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 |
Availability
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