About Ptarmigan Creek
Number of accommodations: 12
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Reviews (35)
What Guests Are Saying
Ptarmigan Creek Campground is a well-managed and picturesque site, offering clean facilities and a quiet atmosphere, making it ideal for families and nature lovers. Many campers appreciated the spacious, private campsites and the beautiful nearby hiking trails. However, access to the river can be challenging for some, and there were complaints about the condition of the outhouse. Overall, it's a highly recommended spot for a memorable camping experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Ptarmigan Creek Campground is a well-managed and picturesque site, offering clean facilities and a quiet atmosphere, making it ideal for families and nature lovers. Many campers appreciated the spacious, private campsites and the beautiful nearby hiking trails. However, access to the river can be challenging for some, and there were complaints about the condition of the outhouse. Overall, it's a highly recommended spot for a memorable camping experience.
Review Summary
Sebastian H
VerifiedJune 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: PTAR
Mariah H
VerifiedJune 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: PTAR
Perfect stay.
Randy S
VerifiedMay 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: PTAR
We have camped there last three years It’s quiet with nice trail next to creek I do wish the water well was working Make sure you bring ample water with you It’s a kind of rustic and peaceful campground
Leslie H
VerifiedAugust 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: PTAR
Very pretty and quiet. We had to get wood elsewhere.
David S
VerifiedAugust 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: PTAR
The campground is beautiful. The trails are great. I’ve been coming to Ptarmigan Creek since 1967. It’s wonderful.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 60.4075 / -149.362
Elevation: 147 feet
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: June 9, 2026
