Porcupine (AK)

Seward Ranger District, 33599 Ranger Station Spur, Seward, Alaska, United States
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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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27 total sites
RV Sites 19 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 8 sites Check Availability

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

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Picnic Table Picnic Table
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  • Restrooms
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  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
  • Campfire Ring
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27 Sites Available

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🚐 007, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE RV
Paved · Pull-through
⛺ 008, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
🚐 009, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 015, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE Tent
Paved · Yes shade
🚐 016, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 022, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE Tent
Paved · Yes shade
⛺ 023, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE Tent
Paved · Yes shade
🚐 024, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 025, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE Tent
Paved · Yes shade
🚐 026, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 027, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 028, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 029, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE Tent
Paved · Yes shade
⛺ 030, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE Tent
Paved · Yes shade
⛺ 031, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE Tent
Paved · Yes shade
🚐 032, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 033, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 034, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE RV
Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews

207 reviews

Summary

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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

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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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John F

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June 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.

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John F

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June 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.

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Barbara R

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June 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!

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Erika D

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June 28, 2022 Stayed at: 034, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE

The campground is horribly overgrown with cow parsnip. As a result we chose to stay elsewhere.

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Barbara R

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June 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!

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Erika D

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June 28, 2022 Stayed at: 034, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE

The campground is horribly overgrown with cow parsnip. As a result we chose to stay elsewhere.

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Chris T

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July 1, 2022 Stayed at: 032, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE

Great location and fun community. Beautiful view from the campsite.

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Chris T

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July 1, 2022 Stayed at: 032, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE

Great location and fun community. Beautiful view from the campsite.

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Teresa B

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July 4, 2022 Stayed at: 025, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE

Beautiful! Buggy, great trails right from the campground!

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Teresa B

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July 4, 2022 Stayed at: 025, Loop: AREA PORCUPINE

Beautiful! Buggy, great trails right from the campground!

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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.

Nearest town

Seward, AK - 74 mi

About over 1 hr (89 min) to downtown

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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