Overview
Crescent Creek Campground sits at Mile 2.9 of Quartz Creek Road, offering 9 tent-only sites along Crescent Creek in Alaska’s Chugach National Forest near Cooper Landing. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, it’s nestled in spruce and hemlock forest with creek-side access, featuring vault toilets and fire rings for a quiet wilderness stay. This campground is a peaceful retreat for campers looking to fish for Dolly Varden, hike the Crescent Creek Trail, or explore the Kenai Peninsula’s rugged beauty, with Kenai Lake nearby.
Location & Access
- Location: Mile 2.9 Quartz Creek Road, near Cooper Landing, Alaska.
- Access: Reachable via gravel Quartz Creek Road off the Sterling Highway; it’s about a 2-hour drive south from Anchorage or 45 minutes from Seward.
- Seasonal Accessibility: Open May to September, depending on snowmelt and road conditions.
Campsite Details
- Number of Sites: 9 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 picnic table and fire ring; some sites are wheelchair-accessible.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- On-Site Activities: Fish for Dolly Varden in Crescent Creek, hike the 6-mile Crescent Creek Trail to Crescent Lake, or enjoy a campfire in the forest.
- Nearby Attractions: Cooper Landing, 5 miles west, offers Kenai River rafting; Kenai Lake, nearby, provides boating and fishing.
