Exit Glacier Campground
Currently closed due to seasonal road closure. Herman Leirer Road (Exit Glacier Road) is unmaintained and inaccessible to automobiles until snow clears, typically mid-May. When open, the campground operates first-come, first-served with no reservations or fees. Check NPS current conditions for road status updates.
Flood Watch issued October 28 at 11:34AM AKDT until October 30 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
* WHAT...Small stream and localized urban flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Seward. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Flooding may occur in poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A strong frontal system with an atmospheric river of moisture will move over the southern Kenai Peninsula Thursday through Friday. Although light rain will begin Thursday morning, a period of heavy rain is expected late Thursday evening through Friday morning before the rain slowly tapers off Friday afternoon. Rainfall rates of up to a quarter of an inch per hour are possible between 10 PM Thursday and 10 AM Friday, with a storm total between 3 and 4 inches of rain likely with event. Prolonged heavy rain may lead to areas of flooding along smaller streams and creeks, in low-lying and poor drainage areas, and ponding of water on roadways. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Exit Glacier Campground provides intimate access to one of Alaska's most accessible glaciers. This 12-site walk-in tent campground sits just before the Exit Glacier Nature Center parking area, offering campers a base for exploring the glacier, hiking the Harding Icefield Trail, and experiencing the park's dramatic landscape. Sites accommodate up to 8 people and 2 tents each. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no fees or reservations. A 14-day stay limit applies. Due to bear activity, a central food storage, cooking, and dining shelter is provided and required for all food-related activities. Cooking or storing food at individual campsites is strictly prohibited. Amenities include a hand pump for potable water (seasonal) and vault toilets. Two accessible sites (#1 and #12) feature level paths and accessible facilities. The campground is accessible only when Herman Leirer Road (Exit Glacier Road) is open, typically mid-May through October depending on snow conditions. No RVs, trailers, or overnight vehicle camping is permitted. Pets are not allowed in campsites. The area frequently fills by early evening during peak summer months.
Directions
From Seward, take the Seward Highway (AK-9) north. At mile 3, turn onto Herman Leirer Road (commonly called Exit Glacier Road). Proceed 8 miles. After crossing into the park, the campground is the first turn on the left, about 3/4 mile past the park entrance sign, just before the Nature Center parking lot.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| kefjinformation@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (907) 422-0500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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