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Scott S
VerifiedJuly 31, 2023 Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
Excellent campground! CLEAN bathrooms!
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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.
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002, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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40 × 12 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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003, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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72 × 15 ft · Gravel · Pull-through
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004, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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66 × 19 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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005, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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52 × 16 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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006, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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45 × 19 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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007, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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80 × 15 ft · Gravel · Pull-through
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009, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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35 × 18 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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010, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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40 × 19 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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012, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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025, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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30 × 18 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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026, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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58 × 16 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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027, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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38 × 12 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
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028, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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42 × 17 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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029, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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60 × 12 ft · Gravel · Pull-through
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030, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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30 × 15 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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031, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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033, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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034, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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28 × 14 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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002, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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40 × 12 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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003, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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72 × 15 ft · Gravel · Pull-through
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004, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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66 × 19 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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005, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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52 × 16 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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006, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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45 × 19 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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007, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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80 × 15 ft · Gravel · Pull-through
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009, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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35 × 18 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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010, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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40 × 19 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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012, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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40 × 18 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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025, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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30 × 18 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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026, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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58 × 16 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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027, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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38 × 12 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Pull-through
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028, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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42 × 17 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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029, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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60 × 12 ft · Gravel · Pull-through
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030, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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30 × 15 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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031, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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35 × 16 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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033, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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50 × 15 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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034, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
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28 × 14 ft · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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Reviews
62 reviews
Summary
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.
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4.3
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Based on 62 reviews
5 stars
58.1% (36)
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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
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Michael H
VerifiedJune 25, 2023 Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
Clean, quiet, good job of clearing dead spruce
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LeeAnne C
VerifiedJune 11, 2023 Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
The campsite was clean and well-kept. It was still not quite spring the first weekend of June, but beautiful nonetheless. There’s a fair amount of road noise, but the lake and views were a good trade-off.
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glenn s
VerifiedJuly 26, 2022 Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
Great campground with a beautiful lake. I like it as I can bring a boat in right beside the camp spot. Only negative is highway noise but it slows down late at night. Going back again next month.
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Jackie S
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 Stayed at: 030, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
Great little spot right off the hwy but tucked back enough to still feel private. A lot of water access points and fishing! We tried stopping at the lodge when they opened (said 9am, we arrived at 9:30am) but they weren't open, so that was a bummer!
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Michelle P
VerifiedJune 25, 2022 Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
Very nice spots, and the lake is great for paddle boarding!
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Madison M
VerifiedJune 10, 2022 Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
Our second year visiting Tenderfoot campground. Sites are clean and fairly spacious, nice wooded sites and the lake is accessible from the campground. There is highway noise to be expected, as the lake is right across from the highway. We enjoyed taking our kayaks out on the lake and exploring one end to the other.
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Nicholas F
VerifiedJune 5, 2022 Stayed at: 002, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
Really nice site and the lake was great! Good amount of bugs but you’ll survive. Loved this campground and will definitely return.
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Gregory D
VerifiedAugust 12, 2021 Stayed at: 028, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
Nice,simple AK campground on the road system. There was a fair amount of highway noise that traveled across the lake.
There is no cell phone service here.
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Location & Directions for Tenderfoot Creek
Seward Ranger District, 33599 Ranger Station Spur, Seward, AK 99664 United States
Elevation: 411 ft
Getting There
From Anchorage, go south on Seward Highway approximately 81 mi to Summit
Lake. Turn at milepost 46 before Summit Lake Lodge.
Highway access
Tenderfoot Creek Campground is accessible via the Seward Highway (AK-1), which is approximately 25 miles away to the east.
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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