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About Ptarmigan Creek
Number of accommodations: 12
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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
Lance M
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: PTAR
Nice campground. Spaces are small so the larger rigs aren’t there. No cell service in the campground itself. If you need it, Moose Pass is 6 miles up the road.
Jim J
VerifiedJune 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: PTAR
Pleasant little campground located on a creek and featuring a trailhead up to Ptarmigan Lake. Some low hanging branches were unavoidable when backing in the small (12' high) camper into the space.
David S
VerifiedJune 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: PTAR
Camp was great. Hostess was very amicable. I have been coming to Ptarmigan Creek since 1967. The renovations for the trail is exceptional.
Katrina P
VerifiedJune 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: PTAR
Beautiful location. Campsites are each tucked into the trees so you’re not right on top of your neighbors. Right next to Ptarmigan Lake Trail. Can’t wait to camp here again.
Shelby B
VerifiedJune 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: PTAR
We love staying at the Ptarmigan Creek Campgrounds. It’s tucked back in the trees with calm and quiet surroundings (unless there’s road work happening, but hey, that’s Alaska summers for you.) It’s a quick walk from the campsites to the river stream. We’ve hiked the entire trail all the way up to the lake and it was beautiful! The campsites always seem well maintained and clean. We can’t wait to come back for another weekend trip.
Kate M
VerifiedJune 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: PTAR
No bear boxes or food storage, expensive when booked through rec.gov, shared bathroom with trailhead parking area, and active blasting/road construction overnight.
Rick W
VerifiedAugust 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: PTAR
Our original site (#1) reservation was much too small for our 19 ft. trailer and truck. Campground host said we could move to a larger site that worked out great. It would be nice to know ahead of time what size the sites are so you aren't left in a tough spot if other sites aren't available. Cell service at the campground is spotty with Verizon and worse with AT&T, just so people know (not a campground issue, but good to know).
Sebastian H
VerifiedJune 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: PTAR
Sebastian H
VerifiedJune 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: PTAR
Sebastian H
VerifiedJune 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: PTAR
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
