About Russian River
Number of accommodations: 80
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
River Access
Water Access
- River Access
- Boat Ramp
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Reviews (432)
What Guests Are Saying
The Russian River Campground offers a beautiful and well-maintained environment, with spacious sites and helpful staff, making it a favorite destination for many visitors. Guests appreciate the scenic hiking opportunities, including a popular trail to the falls, and the campground's proximity to fishing spots. However, challenges with the reservation system, road conditions, and maintenance issues, such as the dump station being frequently closed, have led to some frustration among campers.
What Guests Are Saying
The Russian River Campground offers a beautiful and well-maintained environment, with spacious sites and helpful staff, making it a favorite destination for many visitors. Guests appreciate the scenic hiking opportunities, including a popular trail to the falls, and the campground's proximity to fishing spots. However, challenges with the reservation system, road conditions, and maintenance issues, such as the dump station being frequently closed, have led to some frustration among campers.
Review Summary
Brian B
VerifiedJuly 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: RSDB
Loved the location and the size of the campsites. However, many, including mine, were configured backwards to most RV motorhome and trailers. Essentially, the picnic tables and fire rings were on the opposite side of the entrance and exits for RVs. This made for an awkward layout. I had to go against one-way sign/loop to enter my campsite correctly. This also meant backing up for 50 meters to exit the campgrounds. There also needs to be some trimming of trees and branches to help avoid damage to RVs and trailers. Aside from this serious aspect, I loved the site and location.
I would only return if certain sites were available.
Brian B
VerifiedJuly 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: RSDB
Loved the location and the size of the campsites. However, many, including mine, were configured backwards to most RV motorhome and trailers. Essentially, the picnic tables and fire rings were on the opposite side of the entrance and exits for RVs. This made for an awkward layout. I had to go against one-way sign/loop to enter my campsite correctly. This also meant backing up for 50 meters to exit the campgrounds. There also needs to be some trimming of trees and branches to help avoid damage to RVs and trailers. Aside from this serious aspect, I loved the site and location.
I would only return if certain sites were available.
Benjamin T
VerifiedJuly 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: RUSS
Great job overall. I really appreciate having a reservation lane and a drop in lane.
Bruce H
VerifiedJuly 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: SHDB
the front gate people are always great, they know how to apply the rules yet be flexible at same time. very much appreciate their professionalism and knowledge.
Benjamin T
VerifiedJuly 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: RUSS
Great job overall. I really appreciate having a reservation lane and a drop in lane.
Bruce H
VerifiedJuly 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: SHDB
the front gate people are always great, they know how to apply the rules yet be flexible at same time. very much appreciate their professionalism and knowledge.
Bill B
VerifiedJune 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: RUSS
The Russian River Campground, as always, is a very fun place to visit especially if one is planning on fishing for sockeye salmon. Walking to the falls to see the salmon, jumping up is quite the experience. There were also black bears and brown or grizzly bears and moose that were seen on this trip. As compared to past year’s, the camp staff was not as diligent, however, in seeing that there was toilet paper in the latrines, or making sure that the refuse was removed promptly. If bear conservation is important to the park staff then removal of waste from dumpsters, when they get even close to fill, should be a priority. The camp has suffered an enormous die off of trees due to spruce bark beetles. Many of these trees have been cut down, but there were areas where they were left in big piles, which were probably 8 feet high and 10 to 12 feet in diameter and these take away from the ambiance of the camp. Hopefully there are plans to grind these into wood chips so that they do not remain the eyesore that they are presently. And it is also hoped that this year the contractor will be able to complete the work on the entrance road into an out of the camp. Presently it is filled with many frost, heaves and potholes, which made entering and leaving the camp with large motorhomes and trailers very difficult, but despite all these negatives that I have mentioned visiting the Russian River campsite for those who have never been to Alaska, is a must.
Elizabeth P
VerifiedJune 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: SHSG
great dispersed camping- polite and respectful staff at station coming in
Bill B
VerifiedJune 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: RUSS
The Russian River Campground, as always, is a very fun place to visit especially if one is planning on fishing for sockeye salmon. Walking to the falls to see the salmon, jumping up is quite the experience. There were also black bears and brown or grizzly bears and moose that were seen on this trip. As compared to past year’s, the camp staff was not as diligent, however, in seeing that there was toilet paper in the latrines, or making sure that the refuse was removed promptly. If bear conservation is important to the park staff then removal of waste from dumpsters, when they get even close to fill, should be a priority. The camp has suffered an enormous die off of trees due to spruce bark beetles. Many of these trees have been cut down, but there were areas where they were left in big piles, which were probably 8 feet high and 10 to 12 feet in diameter and these take away from the ambiance of the camp. Hopefully there are plans to grind these into wood chips so that they do not remain the eyesore that they are presently. And it is also hoped that this year the contractor will be able to complete the work on the entrance road into an out of the camp. Presently it is filled with many frost, heaves and potholes, which made entering and leaving the camp with large motorhomes and trailers very difficult, but despite all these negatives that I have mentioned visiting the Russian River campsite for those who have never been to Alaska, is a must.
Elizabeth P
VerifiedJune 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: SHSG
great dispersed camping- polite and respectful staff at station coming in
Location Russian River
Address:
Seward Ranger District, 33599 Ranger Station Spur
Seward, AK, 99664
United States
From Anchorage, Alaska, travel south for 110 miles to Milepost 54 on the Sterling Highway, Alaska State Highway 1.
The campground is accessible via the Sterling Highway (Alaska State Highway 1), located approximately 54 miles south of Anchorage.
Latitude & Longitude: 60.4835 / -149.973
Elevation: 104 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.
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Last updated: June 9, 2026
