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About Ptarmigan Creek
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Reviews (44)
What Guests Are Saying
Ptarmigan Creek is a well-maintained campground known for its quiet, picturesque setting and easy access to hiking trails. Guests appreciate the friendly and helpful camp host, as well as the spacious, clean campsites that offer privacy. However, there were some issues reported, including a reservation mix-up and concerns about the condition of the outhouse. Overall, many visitors plan to return and recommend the campground.
What Guests Are Saying
Ptarmigan Creek is a well-maintained campground known for its quiet, picturesque setting and easy access to hiking trails. Guests appreciate the friendly and helpful camp host, as well as the spacious, clean campsites that offer privacy. However, there were some issues reported, including a reservation mix-up and concerns about the condition of the outhouse. Overall, many visitors plan to return and recommend the campground.
Review Summary
Anisa H
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: PTAR
This is a very small, basic campground off of the major road to Seward. The sites are back from the road and heavily wooded so traffic noise was not an issue. Bring a bug shelter - it's Alaska! We were swarmed at times by mosquitoes and black flies but other times it was fine. Sites were very private for a public campground in this area and we could not see our neighbors on either side. There is a compost toilet but no running water or showers. There are public showers in Seward and very nice showers were available at the new (2019) KOA nearby. If you are looking for a quiet, wooded, basic campground at a very reasonable price, this is your place! If you want to be in downtown Seward or at a campground with lots of people or activities, this is not for you. If we return to the area, we will stay here again.
Peter S
VerifiedJune 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: PTAR
Great trail to Ptarmigan Lake!!! Recommend you increase sized for camper spaces! Also, recommend thinning out the trees around camping spaces to increase sunlight. It would be great to have a dump station as their are none around the area.
John B
VerifiedJuly 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: PTAR
Someone else was in the spot we reserved and would not leave. No campground host present to help with the situation. Thus, we ended up having to go and find another place to stay for the night at the last minute.
Chelsea H
VerifiedJuly 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: PTAR
Beautiful site we were on! Nice campground all around. Recommend for sure
Lance P
VerifiedJuly 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: PTAR
Great little campground down near Seward. Very small spots, not suitable for larger campers/RV's. Very poor cell reception there. If you wanting to get away, this is the place.
Lynne K
VerifiedJune 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: PTAR
A little noise from the Seward Hwy but not enough to be at all bothersome. All campsites have surrounding brush and trees to ensure privacy.
The water from the potable pump was a bit smelly and dark so wondered if still safe to drink. A good camping experience. We would certainly return.
Mariah H
VerifiedJune 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: PTAR
Ptarmigan Creek is my favorite spot for a quiet getaway. Always clean, always quiet, love it!
Gary M
VerifiedJune 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: PTAR
Nice campsites with lots of space and trees between sites for quiet and privacy. We really enjoyed the hike up to Ptarmigan lake. Bathrooms (pit toilets) were clean. Would love to stay here again or for longer.
Catherine S
VerifiedJune 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: PTAR
Beautiful setting. Nice wooded camping areas very private. Bathrooms clean. Camp hostess was helpful and showed us the direction to take the awesome trail. We had a lovely time. I would encourage campers to bring their own campfire wood as site doesn’t have much around.
Kristina W
VerifiedJuly 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: PTAR
A great, quiet campsite only 20 miles from the city of Seward, with a hiking trail out to a beautiful lake that also includes campsites. Highly recommend a stay!
Location Ptarmigan Creek
Address:
Seward Ranger District, 33599 Ranger Station Spur
Seward, AK, 99664
United States
From Anchorage, go south on Seward Highway to Crown Point, approximately 100 miles. The campground is located at Milepost 23.1.
The campground is accessible via the Seward Highway, which is approximately 100 miles from Anchorage and connects directly to the site at Milepost 23.1.
Elevation: 147 feet
23 mi drive to downtown Seward (about 30 min)
Policies & Rules
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- Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating
- Click here for more information on Chugach National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by purchasing firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
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Last updated: September 8, 2026
