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.

Getting There

Mile 7.7 Palmer Creek Rd
AK
Driving Directions

Coeur D' Alene Campground