Overview
Coeur D’Alene Campground sits at Mile 7.7 of Palmer Creek Road, offering 6 tent-only sites in Alaska’s Chugach National Forest near Hope. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, it’s surrounded by spruce and mountains along Coeur D’Alene Creek, featuring fire rings for a primitive wilderness stay. This campground is a quiet retreat for campers looking to hike to Coeur D’Alene Lakes, fish for trout, or enjoy the solitude of the Kenai Peninsula’s rugged backcountry, with Hope’s historic charm a short drive away.
Location & Access
- Location: Mile 7.7 Palmer Creek Rd, near Hope, Alaska.
- Access: Reachable via gravel Palmer Creek Road off the Hope Highway; it’s about a 2-hour drive south from Anchorage or 20 minutes from Hope.
- Seasonal Accessibility: Open May to September, depending on road conditions.
Campsite Details
- Number of Sites: 6 sites, suitable for tents only.
Amenities & Facilities
- Restrooms: Vault toilets available.
- Water: No water provided—bring your own or filter from the creek.
- Additional Amenities: Each site includes a fire ring.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- On-Site Activities: Fish for trout in Coeur D’Alene Creek, hike the 5-mile Coeur D’Alene Trail to the lakes, or enjoy a campfire in the forest.
- Nearby Attractions: Hope, 20 minutes east, offers Resurrection Creek gold panning; Turnagain Arm, nearby, provides scenic drives and whale watching.
