About Porcupine (AK)
Number of accommodations: 27
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
- Campfire Ring
Parking and Transport
- Parking
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Reviews (174)
What Guests Are Saying
Porcupine Campground is praised for its beautiful location, clean facilities, and easy access to hiking trails, offering stunning views of Turnagain Arm. Many guests appreciate the privacy and peaceful ambiance, making it a popular choice for repeat visitors. However, some reviews mention overgrown sites and maintenance issues that hinder the overall experience, particularly in terms of accessibility to views and campfire areas.
What Guests Are Saying
Porcupine Campground is praised for its beautiful location, clean facilities, and easy access to hiking trails, offering stunning views of Turnagain Arm. Many guests appreciate the privacy and peaceful ambiance, making it a popular choice for repeat visitors. However, some reviews mention overgrown sites and maintenance issues that hinder the overall experience, particularly in terms of accessibility to views and campfire areas.
Review Summary
Erika D
VerifiedJune 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
The campground is horribly overgrown with cow parsnip. As a result we chose to stay elsewhere.
Barbara R
VerifiedJune 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
Porcupine is a LOVELY forest campground! As an Alaskan, I have camped here several times with delight. The campground is located beyond the end of the small town of Hope, and even when music events are happening in town, the campground is quiet. The trees are tall and super healthy, and the greenery is lush. The campsites are very nice, and the outhouses are kept cleaned and stocked daily. This year's campground hostess, Karen, is friendly and attentive.
My ONLY complaint is that, for whatever weird reason, horseflies hatched out here this summer, and were quite the pest in the middle of the day when the temperatures were warm. Horrible beasts! I'd not experienced them before this summer. We were grateful we'd brought a bug tent!
John F
VerifiedJune 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
Quiet, beautiful place. Appreciated the narrow, paved street (no dust.) Great hike and scenery. Good bike ride down to town.
John F
VerifiedJune 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
Quiet, beautiful place. Appreciated the narrow, paved street (no dust.) Great hike and scenery. Good bike ride down to town.
Charlotte B
VerifiedJune 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
Beautiful campground. The only drawback was all the big flies everywhere. We had a heck of a time keeping them out of my camper van. Also, I want to recommend that the park service cut back some of the overgrown trees and bushes as I think it's dangerous having dry plants so close to the campfires. Would also like to note that the camp host was very helpful and friendly.
Charlotte B
VerifiedJune 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
Beautiful campground. The only drawback was all the big flies everywhere. We had a heck of a time keeping them out of my camper van. Also, I want to recommend that the park service cut back some of the overgrown trees and bushes as I think it's dangerous having dry plants so close to the campfires. Would also like to note that the camp host was very helpful and friendly.
Donna U
VerifiedJune 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
Beautiful campground and friendly host.
Donna U
VerifiedJune 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
Beautiful campground and friendly host.
Thomas & P
VerifiedJune 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
Great sites but make sure you have extra water jugs because water well is being work on should be done shortly trash should be taking to dump site in town of Hope dumper was full otherwise great camping.
Thomas & P
VerifiedJune 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
Great sites but make sure you have extra water jugs because water well is being work on should be done shortly trash should be taking to dump site in town of Hope dumper was full otherwise great camping.
Location Porcupine (AK)
Address:
Seward Ranger District, 33599 Ranger Station Spur
Seward, AK, 99664
United States
From Anchorage, go about 70 miles south on Seward Highway to the Hope cutoff. Bear right at 'Y' junction and continue 17.8 miles to the town of Hope. The campground is at the end of the road.
The campground is accessible via Seward Highway (approximately 70 miles from Anchorage) and Hope Highway, which leads directly to the town of Hope.
Latitude & Longitude: 60.9312 / -149.664
Elevation: 26 feet
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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Last updated: June 3, 2026
