Porcupine Campground
Closed — Closed for winter. Typically operates seasonally from mid-May through early September, though exact dates vary due to weather, snow melt, and other conditions.
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
10-04-00-26-01 Winter Motorized Vehicle Closure
To prevent resource damage from snowmachine use in areas where inadequate snow conditions exist, some Kenai Peninsula areas of the Chugach National Forest are closed to snowmachine use areas.
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:
About
Porcupine Campground is located in the Chugach National Forest in south-central Alaska, approximately 70 miles south of Anchorage near the town of Hope. This remote campground sits in a mostly birch forest beside Porcupine Creek on the south coast of Turnagain Arm, a branch of Cook Inlet that divides the Kenai Peninsula from mainland Alaska. The campground features 34 sites including both RV and tent-only sites, with a spectacular scenic overlook of Turnagain Arm where visitors can watch windsurfers and spot beluga whales that frequent the waters. Popular activities include fishing, hiking, whitewater rafting, and gold panning. The Gull Rock Trail, accessed from the Hope Highway before the campground entrance, extends 5.1 miles along the south shore of Turnagain Arm, offering excellent hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding with gradual hills and occasional steep sections. The town of Hope, considered the best preserved gold rush town in the region, sits at the end of the road and provides opportunities to explore quaint historic streets and try gold panning. Visitors should be bear aware and follow proper food storage protocols in this wilderness setting.
Directions
From Anchorage, drive about 70 miles south on Seward Highway to the Hope cutoff. Bear right at the Y junction and continue 17.8 miles to the town of Hope. The campground is at the end of the road.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $23 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 46ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 46ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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