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Currently closed for the season. Typically operates mid-May through mid-September. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive nights.

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…

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 Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a) & (b), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails located within and/or administered by the…

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…

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…

Avalanche Conditions Special Notice

Avalanche debris has been reported in the Bryon Glacier Valley. Travel is 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃 on the Byron Glacier Trail or Trail of Blue Ice below avalanche terrain.Conditions are most dangerous during active weather or late in the afternoon on sunny days.…

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.Camping, setting up a tent or staying overnight within 300 feet of…

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:Possessing or using a motorized vehicle and the landing of, or the dropping or picking up of any materials, supplies, or persons by means of…

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:Hawkins IslandHinchinbrook IslandGreen Island/Little Green IslandEastern Prince William Sound…

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:All acquired lands from the Eyak Corporation surrounding Eyak Lake, west of Eyak River and on the Copper River Delta north and south of the Copper River Highway between Eyak River and State of Alaska…

About

Tenderfoot Creek Campground is perched along the eastern shore of Summit Lake, a small cirque lake carved by ancient glaciers in Alaska's Chugach National Forest. The campground offers 35 sites that face the lake's edge, providing stunning mountain views in every direction. Most sites are pull-through with gravel parking aprons, making it accessible for RVs and trailers. Tenderfoot Creek flows through the campground amid a forest of spruce and hemlock. The area is rich with wildlife including moose, brown and black bears, mountain goats, lynx, and wolves. Morning wake-up calls from loons and bald eagles fishing in the clear waters are common experiences. Bear awareness is essential; food storage lockers are provided and all food must be stored properly. Recreation opportunities abound with fishing for Dolly Varden and Rainbow trout in the stocked lake, kayaking, canoeing, and hiking. The Summit Lake Trail departs from the south end of the lake and connects to the Resurrection Pass Trail, a 39-mile route that climbs 2,100 feet through spectacular alpine terrain. Firewood is available for purchase on-site.

Directions

From Anchorage, drive south on Seward Highway approximately 81 miles to Summit Lake. Turn at milepost 46, just before Summit Lake Lodge.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station
Wifi No
Pets Allowed
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $23

Vehicle

Max RV Length 100ft
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (907) 288-3178

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Availability

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