Primrose Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates from May through September. First-come, first-served only; no advance reservations.
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
Primrose Campground is a small, intimate campground located on the scenic shores of Kenai Lake in the Chugach National Forest on the Kenai Peninsula. With only 8 campsites available on a first-come, first-served basis, this campground offers a peaceful setting surrounded by spruce forest with mountain views. The campground is positioned near the Primrose Trailhead, providing direct access to the 7.5-mile Primrose Trail, part of the Iditarod National Historic Trail system. The trail offers moderate to difficult hiking with impressive elevation gains and connects to Lost Lake. The campground features basic amenities including vault toilets, potable water, picnic tables, fire pits, and bear-proof dumpsters. A boat launch provides access to Kenai Lake for fishing and boating activities. Late summer visitors can observe salmon runs in nearby Primrose Creek, which attracts wildlife including bears, moose, and various bird species. The location is approximately 1.5 hours south of Anchorage and 30 minutes north of Seward on the Seward Highway. This campground is best suited for tent camping and smaller RVs, as it has no hookups and limited space. Payment can be made on-site, potentially via the Recreation.gov mobile app's Scan and Pay feature where cellular service allows, though coverage may be limited in this remote area.
Directions
Travel south on the Seward Highway to Milepost 17, then turn northwest and drive 1.5 miles to the Primrose Campground.
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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 | $19 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
Availability
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