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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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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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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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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.
Based on guest feedback
4.3
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Based on 62 reviews
5 stars
58.1% (36)
4 stars
25.8% (16)
3 stars
9.7% (6)
2 stars
4.8% (3)
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1.6% (1)
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Scott S
VerifiedJuly 31, 2023 Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
Excellent campground! CLEAN bathrooms!
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Dayle H
VerifiedAugust 3, 2023 Stayed at: 028, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
The water was not potable, dirty and rusty-had to leave early.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 ft motorhome.
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Kevin K
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
Nice campground. Not bad spacing between sites. Bugs were prevalent.
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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.
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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.
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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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