About Tenderfoot Creek
Number of accommodations: 18
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Canoeing
Fishing
Hiking
Kayaking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (50)
What Guests Are Saying
Tenderfoot Creek offers a beautiful camping experience with spacious, well-maintained sites and easy access to the lake, making it ideal for outdoor activities. Campers appreciate the friendly host, privacy between sites, and clean facilities, although some noted issues with trash and bathroom upkeep during certain visits. Overall, the scenic location and amenities, including nearby hiking and a pizza shop, contribute to a positive camping atmosphere, despite minor complaints about noise and site size.
What Guests Are Saying
Tenderfoot Creek offers a beautiful camping experience with spacious, well-maintained sites and easy access to the lake, making it ideal for outdoor activities. Campers appreciate the friendly host, privacy between sites, and clean facilities, although some noted issues with trash and bathroom upkeep during certain visits. Overall, the scenic location and amenities, including nearby hiking and a pizza shop, contribute to a positive camping atmosphere, despite minor complaints about noise and site size.
Review Summary
Sara M
VerifiedJuly 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
This is one of my favorite places to camp! Large spots and beautiful scenery. The camp host was extremely helpful.
Scott F
VerifiedJuly 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
Camp sites are very private and quiet with no overlap from neighboring sites.
Kevin K
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
Nice campground. Not bad spacing between sites. Bugs were prevalent.
Paul G
VerifiedJuly 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
Had a great 4 days at Tenderfoot Creek with lots of sunshine and fish to catch. However, something needs to be done with the boat launch. The launch is very shallow and it makes it very hard to launch and recover boats. You basically have to drive your vehicle into the lake. Not conducive with a 31 foot motorhome.
Rick M
VerifiedJuly 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
It’s always great camping at Tenderfoot Creek when the weather is warm; and it was this time around. The only issue was, compared to previous years and previous visits, was that the bathrooms were not cleaned in what could be considered as acceptable. Trash bags were full and, in one, there was no toilet paper (even though there was room on the bar for 4-5 individual rolls).
The camp sites were clean, which was a reflection of the campers.
Suzanne J
VerifiedJune 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
Nice hike just across the way at the south end of Upper Summit Lake. Small little parking lot but good hike.
Robert L
VerifiedAugust 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
Weather was pleasant. Site was clean. But the black flies were the worst I’ve seen.
Dayle H
VerifiedAugust 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
The water was not potable, dirty and rusty-had to leave early.
Scott S
VerifiedJuly 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
Excellent campground! CLEAN bathrooms!
Jillian V
VerifiedJuly 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
Pretty campground with nice private sites. Road noise from across the lake was pretty loud
Location Tenderfoot Creek
Address:
Seward Ranger District, 33599 Ranger Station Spur
Seward, AK, 99664
United States
From Anchorage, go south on Seward Highway approximately 81 miles to Summit
Lake. Turn at milepost 46 before Summit Lake Lodge.
Tenderfoot Creek Campground is accessible via the Seward Highway (AK-1), which is approximately 25 miles away to the east.
Latitude & Longitude: 60.6364 / -149.497
Elevation: 411 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- 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
- Parking at boat ramp is limited
- For more information on Chugach National Forest, click here
- 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 13, 2026
