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Tenderfoot Creek

TENDERFOOT CREEK
TENDERFOOT CREEK
TENDERFOOT CREEK
TENDERFOOT CREEK
TENDERFOOT CREEK

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

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Canoeing

Fishing

Hiking

Kayaking

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 29 to Sep 13

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

18 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 029, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 031, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 033, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 034, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available

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.

Review Summary

4.3
50 reviews
5
58.0%
29
4
28.0%
14
3
6.0%
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2
6.0%
3
1
2.0%
1

Jeanine R

Verified

July 18, 2020 Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK

5

Very nice campground with more than adequate space between sites. The lakeside sites are by far the best, in part because you can take your kayak or canoe right to the lake without having to use the boat launch. All sites have nice picnic table, large fire ring and room to spread out. The tent sites appeared equally nice. We didn't go boating, our intent was to just relax. Other campers were mindful of their neighbors and the campground was quiet. The camp hosts for 2020 were wonderful people and the one thing that rates high on my list is the condition of the restrooms. These were possibly the cleanest restrooms I have ever seen, including fine dining restaurants & high class casinos. This was our first trip to Tenderfoot but won't be our last.

Tressa F

Verified

June 2, 2020 Stayed at: 031, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK

5

Beautiful camp ground very peaceful

Jeremy R

Verified

June 1, 2020 Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK

5

Great opening weekend.

Larry M

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK

5

Great campground! Secluded campsites. Adjacent to lovely Summit Lake.

Marion D

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK

5

Great site on the edge of the water. Easy walk to the facilities. Easy to navigate & find my site when I arrived.
Beautiful area.

Martha D

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 031, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK

4

There are a variety of campsites - some are drive through sites and some are not. Lakeside sites are at a premium. There is a lot of road noise from the Seward Highway, but it does diminish at night. Summit Lake Lodge is within walking distance for dinner or for coffee, and the Devil's Pass trail is a short drive away.

Frank G

Verified

January 11, 2020 Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK

5

Great campground next to the lake. The facilities are clean. The sites are spaced very well apart and have a fire ring with grill top and table. Garbage cans are bear proof. Can hear some highway noise from across the lake. Very nice campground.

Shelley W

Verified

December 22, 2019 Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK

2

I love Tenderfoot. But this year was really bad but it was not because of the campground. It was mother nature. There were fires down on the Kenai which made it very smokey and you couldn't even see the mountains or the beautiful lake. And the flies were horrible and it was very hot. You could not even be outside because they would dive bomb you.

Liza C

Verified

December 19, 2019 Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK

4

We stayed in Spot 26. PLEASE LET OTHERS KNOWS THIS IS NOT A LEVEL SPOT!!!! We spent the whole weekend nervous that our trailer would roll DOWN the hill into the brush. 😤😤😤

Edward B

Verified

December 18, 2019 Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK

5

First, your site #1 is shown as a "walk in site". I actually had a disagreement with the host about what a "drive thru" and a "walk in" site is. As a X- Alaska state park ranger, I just said "Oh" Thank you. Please update your map posted on the internet, starting with a, up to date map and showing camp site #1 as a drive thru and show this site as a site that can be reserved. The important thing here is that an updated facility map is needed and a little better training of the "Campground Host" is achieved. Other than that, love the campground and always will make it a location to visit and use annually.

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.

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

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