Kenai Peninsula / Chugach National Forest

Granite Creek

Closed — Closed for the winter season. The campground typically operates from mid-May through September 30th. Reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance through Recreation.gov.

About

Granite Creek Campground is nestled in the captivating Kenai Mountains on Turnagain Pass within Chugach National Forest, approximately 64 miles south of Anchorage on the Seward Highway. This small loop campground offers 18 sites on the banks of glacier-fed Granite Creek, surrounded by spruce forests and wildflowers with views of the towering Kenai Mountains. The roaring confluence of Granite Creek and Six-Mile Creek provides a dramatic backdrop for camping. The campground serves as an excellent base for outdoor recreation. Anglers can fish for Dolly Varden trout in Granite Creek. Packrafters and kayakers have world-class opportunities on Granite and Six-Mile Creeks, with Six-Mile Creek offering Class V whitewater. The Johnson Pass North Trailhead, located just one mile north, provides access to a well-maintained 23-mile trail with breathtaking vistas suitable for hiking and mountain biking. A paved bike path along the Seward Highway extends for five miles south to the Hope Highway. Wildlife enthusiasts can watch for mountain goats on surrounding peaks, as well as moose, black and brown bears, snowshoe hares, marmots, and various birds. The campground is suitable for small RVs and tents, with each site featuring a picnic table, fire ring, and bear locker. Facilities include vault toilets, a hand-driven water pump, and dumpsters. The campground operates seasonally from mid-May through September 30th.

Directions

Granite Creek Campground is located at milepost 62.6 (approximately 64 miles) south of Anchorage on the Seward Highway, about 1 mile past the Johnson Pass North Trailhead.

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