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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kathy P
VerifiedJune 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
The campground was in a beautiful setting nestled in the woods overlooking Turnagain Arm. The Gull hiking trail was located in the campground and it was an easy hike.
I would definitely recommend booking a spot.
Kathy P
VerifiedJune 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE
The campground was in a beautiful setting nestled in the woods overlooking Turnagain Arm. The Gull hiking trail was located in the campground and it was an easy hike.
I would definitely recommend booking a spot.
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
