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About Cooper Creek South

Located along Cooper Creek and the Kenai River, Cooper Creek South Campground presents a beautiful wooded area with sweeping mountain views within close proximity to many recreational opportunities.

Available sites

21 total sites

Activities & Attractions

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Fishing

Fishing

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Hiking

Hiking

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Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Rates, Sites & Availability

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21 Sites Available

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🚐 002, Loop: COOP RV
35 ft long · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 003, Loop: COOP RV
40 × 12 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: COOP RV
35 × 10 ft · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 005, Loop: COOP RV
50 × 12 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 006, Loop: COOP RV
45 × 11 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: COOP RV
45 × 12 ft · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 008, Loop: COOP RV
35 × 12 ft · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 009, Loop: COOP RV
35 × 12 ft · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 010, Loop: DBLS RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: COOP RV
60 × 11 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: COOP RV
25 × 14 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: COOP RV
42 × 11 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: COOP RV
30 × 12 ft · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 015, Loop: COOP RV
46 × 14 ft · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 016, Loop: DBLS RV
49 × 23 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: COOP RV
35 × 12 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: COOP RV
45 × 11 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 019, Loop: DBLS RV
115 × 12 ft · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 020, Loop: COOP RV
30 × 12 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: COOP RV
48 × 14 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: COOP RV
51 × 12 ft · Gravel · Back-in Site

Reviews

141 reviews

Summary

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Cooper Creek South offers spacious, clean campsites that provide excellent privacy, surrounded by trees and greenery. Guests appreciate the accommodating hosts and well-maintained facilities, including clean bathrooms. While some noted concerns about road noise and the lack of a dump station, the overall experience is positive, making it a recommended stop for camping.

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4.5

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Chelsey W

Verified

July 1, 2022 Stayed at: 004, Loop: COOP

Very attentive camp host, makes sure quiet hours are followed and very diligent about cleaning up the camps after departures. Wish they had a discount agreement with the Russian River campground to not pay $11 for every 12 hr. parking to hike / fish.

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Cory D

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June 29, 2022 Stayed at: 020, Loop: COOP

Easy access to Russian River and several great restaurants. Nice peaceful and clean campground. Host was really nice!

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Cory D

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June 29, 2022 Stayed at: 020, Loop: COOP

Easy access to Russian River and several great restaurants. Nice peaceful and clean campground. Host was really nice!

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David B

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June 26, 2022 Stayed at: 002, Loop: COOP

The campsites were very private, the neighboring campsites were spaced that you actually felt like you were camping. Unlike like many campsites where the next site is literally within arms reach. The setting was in the woods which was nice.

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David B

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June 26, 2022 Stayed at: 002, Loop: COOP

The campsites were very private, the neighboring campsites were spaced that you actually felt like you were camping. Unlike like many campsites where the next site is literally within arms reach. The setting was in the woods which was nice.

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Rachel T

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June 23, 2022 Stayed at: 011, Loop: COOP

We actually ended up at Cooper Creek North right on the River. We love this campground, it’s FCFS so a little harder to come upon, but at the right time you can find one. Beautiful site, love the sound of the water running past. Camp host came and checked on us as well as two rangers.

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Rachel T

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June 23, 2022 Stayed at: 011, Loop: COOP

We actually ended up at Cooper Creek North right on the River. We love this campground, it’s FCFS so a little harder to come upon, but at the right time you can find one. Beautiful site, love the sound of the water running past. Camp host came and checked on us as well as two rangers.

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PeggyEllen K

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June 11, 2022 Stayed at: 016, Loop: DBLS

The campground host, Scott, was super helpful and kind when we locked our keys in our car, and also when we realized we had booked for one night instead of the two we had planned. The creek is beautiful as are the cottonwoods. The poor spruce trees are dying from the bark beetles and the needles were falling like rain at our second site. The campground was clean and well maintained. It is close to the highway, so traffic noise was noticeable.

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PeggyEllen K

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June 11, 2022 Stayed at: 016, Loop: DBLS

The campground host, Scott, was super helpful and kind when we locked our keys in our car, and also when we realized we had booked for one night instead of the two we had planned. The creek is beautiful as are the cottonwoods. The poor spruce trees are dying from the bark beetles and the needles were falling like rain at our second site. The campground was clean and well maintained. It is close to the highway, so traffic noise was noticeable.

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Andre C

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September 8, 2021 Stayed at: 011, Loop: COOP

The campground managers at Cooper Creek South are the reason we stay there. Julie and John are the best!

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Location & Directions for Cooper Creek South

Seward Ranger District, 33599 Ranger Station Spur, Seward, AK 99664 United States

Elevation: 131 ft

Getting There

From Anchorage, go south on Seward Highway to Sterling Highway. Turn towards Soldotna at the 'Y' junction. Cooper Creek Campground is at Milepost 50.7 of the Sterling Highway, on the opposite side of the river.

Nearest town

Seward, AK - 50 mi

About over 1 hr (63 min) to downtown

Highway access

Cooper Creek South is accessible via the Sterling Highway, which can be reached from the Seward Highway. The campground is located at Milepost 50.7 on the Sterling Highway.

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

Wildlife & food storage

  • Store all attractants securely to prevent bear incidents, which could lead to immediate camping prohibitions for tents and soft-sided vehicles.

General

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Fires & fuel

  • Purchase firewood close to your camping site to avoid spreading pests.

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Last updated: November 3, 2026

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