Ptarmigan Creek
Ptarmigan Creek is a small, peaceful campground with incredible views of the Chugach Mountains. Nestled beside Ptarmigan Creek and a short walk from Kenai Lake, the campground creates an ideal location for avid wildlife enthusiasts, hikers and anglers.
Miles of hiking and biking trails weave throughout the area, and moose, brown and black bear, sheep and goats can be found across a large part of the forest.
Campground amenities include drinking water, vault toilets, picnic tables, campfire rings and dumpsters. No RV hookups are available but firewood is sold on-site. Parking aprons are gravel.
Need to Know
- 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
- Click here for more information on Chugach National Forest
- 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.
Natural Features
The campground sits in a wooded area at 470 feet elevation along Ptarmigan Creek. Campsites are shaded by spruce and paper birch, and mountain views are all around.
The campground is part of the Kenai Peninsula in the western part of Chugach National Forest. A largely alpine region with miles of fishing streams and remote mountain peaks, Chugach extends across more than 5 million acres of arid tundra wilderness, rugged mountains, deep fjords and the Prince William Sound.
Nearby Attractions
National Historic Iditarod Trail.
Recreation
From late August to early September campers can view red salmon spawning in the creek from Ptarmigan Creek's fish viewing platform.
Fishing is a popular pastime, and Dolly Varden and rainbow trout are frequent catches.
The Ptarmigan Lake Trail takes hikers along the shore of the turquoise lake and inclines up through meadows, brush and forest.
Contact Information
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Seward Ranger District, 33599 Ranger Station Spur SEWARD AK 99664
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Anchorage, go south on Seward Highway to Crown Point, approximately 100 miles. The campground is located at Milepost 23.1.
Available Campsites
- Site 001, Loop PTAR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop PTAR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop PTAR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop PTAR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop PTAR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop PTAR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop PTAR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop PTAR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop PTAR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop PTAR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop PTAR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop PTAR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop PTAR, Type Standard Nonelectric
