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Peggy K
VerifiedAugust 13, 2023 Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
We love staying there. Weather was good. Just fun to sit around the campfire. Thanks for a great time. Ice Cream bars in town wer good too and watching the fishermen.
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About Porcupine (AK)
Porcupine Campground is located in the Chugach National Forest in south-central Alaska near the town of Hope. Visitors have a prime location to watch windsurfers in the bay and spot Beluga whales from the scenic overlook.
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007, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Pull-through
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008, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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009, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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010, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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011, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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012, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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013, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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014, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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015, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Yes shade
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016, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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017, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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018, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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020, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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021, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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022, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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023, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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024, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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025, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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026, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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027, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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028, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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029, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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030, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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031, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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032, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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033, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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034, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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007, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Pull-through
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008, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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009, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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010, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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011, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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012, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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013, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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014, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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015, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Yes shade
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016, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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017, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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018, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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020, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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021, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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022, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Yes shade
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023, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Yes shade
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024, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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025, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Yes shade
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026, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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027, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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028, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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029, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Yes shade
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030, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Yes shade
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031, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Yes shade
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032, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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033, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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034, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
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Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Reviews
207 reviews
Summary
Porcupine Campground is praised for its beautiful, clean, and well-maintained sites, offering great privacy and stunning views of Turnagain Arm. Many visitors enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, scenic drives, and access to nearby hiking trails. Some drawbacks include limited facilities like laundry and showers, as well as overgrown sites affecting views, but overall, the campground is highly recommended for a quiet getaway in nature.
Based on guest feedback
4.4
Overall rating
Based on 207 reviews
5 stars
69.6% (144)
4 stars
14.0% (29)
3 stars
8.7% (18)
2 stars
2.9% (6)
1 star
4.8% (10)
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Bruce G
VerifiedJuly 28, 2023 Stayed at: 029, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
Clean but a bit overgrown trail to campsite.
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Bruce G
VerifiedJuly 28, 2023 Stayed at: 029, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
Clean but a bit overgrown trail to campsite.
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Deb D
VerifiedJuly 26, 2023 Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
I got to my site past the check in time. The fire pit was full of food leftovers and garbage. This is an area with many black bears. Once I cleaned out the garbage, the fire pit has so much ash, it was not useable. The site was overgrown with grass, cow parsnip, and alders or willows. In other words, this campground is not getting well maintained. I've been going to Porcupine for many years and I've never seen it this bad.
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Deb D
VerifiedJuly 26, 2023 Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
I got to my site past the check in time. The fire pit was full of food leftovers and garbage. This is an area with many black bears. Once I cleaned out the garbage, the fire pit has so much ash, it was not useable. The site was overgrown with grass, cow parsnip, and alders or willows. In other words, this campground is not getting well maintained. I've been going to Porcupine for many years and I've never seen it this bad.
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Jennifer L
VerifiedJuly 19, 2023 Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
I would rate this zero stars if I could. We were stuck in heavy traffic and were an hour late to our reservation. There was nowhere to call and I tried to get on the reservation page to make changes, but it kept saying “too late”. We reserved 2 spots, 6 months ago, and they were given away. There were no spots for us so we were left with a completely ruined weekend that was planned months in advance. The campground host was unhelpful and rude. We lost almost $160, yet Porcupine Campground got twice the money for the spot.
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Jennifer L
VerifiedJuly 19, 2023 Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
I would rate this zero stars if I could. We were stuck in heavy traffic and were an hour late to our reservation. There was nowhere to call and I tried to get on the reservation page to make changes, but it kept saying “too late”. We reserved 2 spots, 6 months ago, and they were given away. There were no spots for us so we were left with a completely ruined weekend that was planned months in advance. The campground host was unhelpful and rude. We lost almost $160, yet Porcupine Campground got twice the money for the spot.
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David O
VerifiedJuly 13, 2023 Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
Great campground with good trails and nearby Hope. Weather was not so great but it is what it is.
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David O
VerifiedJuly 13, 2023 Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
Great campground with good trails and nearby Hope. Weather was not so great but it is what it is.
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Josh B
VerifiedJune 26, 2023 Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
The campground is great: very secluded and just on a bluff above the rocky coast of Turnagain Arm. It is great having the gull point trail accessible right out of the campground. There isn't much else to do in Hope, so just be aware of what you are getting into there. If you just want to chill, hike a couple of trails and be in a secluded campground, this is it. If you are trying to cram as much into your Alaska trip as possible, you might want to detour around Hope.
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Location & Directions for Porcupine (AK)
Seward Ranger District, 33599 Ranger Station Spur, Seward, AK 99664 United States
Elevation: 26 ft
Getting There
From Anchorage, go about 70 mi south on Seward Highway to the Hope cutoff. Bear right at 'Y' junction and continue 17.8 mi to the town of Hope. The campground is at the end of the road.
Highway access
The campground is accessible via Seward Highway (approximately 70 miles from Anchorage) and Hope Highway, which leads directly to the town of Hope.
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 food properly to avoid attracting bears.
Site capacity
- Each site is limited to two vehicles.
Fees & deposits
- There is an additional fee for extra vehicles.
Local regulations
- Campground season dates are subject to change based on weather conditions.
Fires & fuel
- Campfires are permitted only in designated rings.
- Do not transport firewood; buy it locally to prevent pests.
General
- Click here for more information on Chugach National Forest.
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