Tenderfoot Creek

Seward Ranger District, 33599 Ranger Station Spur, Seward, Alaska, United States

TENDERFOOT CREEK
TENDERFOOT CREEK
TENDERFOOT CREEK
TENDERFOOT CREEK
TENDERFOOT CREEK

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
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Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

18 total sites

RV Sites

18 sites

About Tenderfoot Creek

Tenderfoot Creek Campground unveils views of the surrounding mountains from every direction and offers campsites that face the edge of a glistening lake. Perched along Summit Lake on the Eastern Kenai Peninsula of Alaska, Tenderfoot Creek provides an ideal destination for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, hiking and wildlife watching. Campers may experience morning wakeup calls from loons or view bald eagles fishing in the clear waters. Impressive wildlife inhabitants include moose, brown and black bears, mountain goats, lynx and wolves. Campsites are nicely spaced along the eastern shores of Summit Lake. Tenderfoot Creek passes through the campground and surrounding forest includes spruce and hemlock.

Number of accommodations: 18

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Canoeing

Canoeing

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Kayaking

Kayaking

Spring Summer Fall

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 29 to Sep 13

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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18 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK RV
No Hookups
🚐 003, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK RV
No Hookups
🚐 004, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK RV
No Hookups
🚐 005, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK RV
No Hookups
🚐 006, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK RV
No Hookups
🚐 007, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK RV
No Hookups
🚐 009, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK RV
No Hookups
🚐 010, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK RV
No Hookups
🚐 012, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK RV
No Hookups
🚐 025, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK RV
No Hookups
🚐 026, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK RV
No Hookups
🚐 027, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK RV
No Hookups
🚐 028, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK RV
No Hookups
🚐 029, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK RV
No Hookups
🚐 030, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK RV
No Hookups
🚐 031, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK RV
No Hookups
🚐 033, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK RV
No Hookups
🚐 034, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK RV
No Hookups

Reviews (59)

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What Guests Are Saying

Tenderfoot Creek Campground offers a beautiful location near Summit Lake, with spacious sites, picnic tables, and fire pits. The campground is well-maintained and features minimal bugs, making for a pleasant stay. While some sites may lack views due to overgrowth and there can be occasional noise from nearby traffic and lake activities, many campers appreciate the friendly host and easy access to recreational activities, ensuring a positive overall experience.

Review Summary

4.3
59 reviews
5
57.6%
34
4
25.4%
15
3
10.2%
6
2
5.1%
3
1
1.7%
1

Eric H

Verified

July 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK

5

Great Campsite. Always enjoy our time here.

Wesley S

Verified

August 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK

5

Campground host met us at site within minutes of arrival, and maintained a 'gentle contact' throughout our stay. Area was neat and well-kept. We will return!

Elizabeth W

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August 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK

5

So beautiful, quiet and relaxing

Jenny H

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August 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK

3

We were in spot #27 which is a pull-through. It was very close to the road and not very private. There is a ton of traffic through the campground which kicks up dust. Lake spots seem very nice. Overall most of the campsites are on the smaller side. Bring leveling blocks.

Beth B

Verified

August 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK

5

thanks for very clean and pleasant campground!!

Marcia S

Verified

June 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK

5

Memorial Day is kind of cold, but good friends and good food with warmth by a fire make camping a wonderful experience. It’s a lovely campground. We like it a lot.

LYLE W

Verified

June 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK

5

We enjoyed our stay very much. The Campground host was very accomodating. The sites were clean and well maintained. The restrooms were clean and well stocked.

Everett R

Verified

June 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK

5

This has been one of our favorite campgrounds for years. Clean and quiet and next to an awesome lake.

Jenn A

Verified

June 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK

5

The campground host was friendly and supportive of our trip. We had a great stay in a clean campground that had a real family feeling to it. We stay every year this time of year with a group, and this was definitely one of our best trips.

Bryan Y

Verified

July 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK

5

Beautiful campground! Clean, friendly, and incredible views!

Location Tenderfoot Creek

Address:
Seward Ranger District, 33599 Ranger Station Spur
Seward, AK, 99664
United States

Highway access

Tenderfoot Creek Campground is accessible via the Seward Highway (AK-1), which is approximately 25 miles away to the east.

Elevation: 411 feet

Distance to downtown

46 mi drive to downtown Seward (about 56 min)

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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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