Overview
Primrose Landing Forest Service Campground sits at Mile 17 of the Seward Highway near Kenai Lake, offering 8 wooded sites in Alaska’s Chugach National Forest south of Moose Pass. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, it’s surrounded by spruce with lake access and a boat ramp, featuring vault toilets and fire rings for a scenic stay. This campground is a tranquil base for campers looking to fish for trout, hike the Primrose Trail to Lost Lake, or enjoy the Kenai Peninsula’s beauty, with Seward a short drive south.
Location & Access
- Location: Mile 17 Seward Hwy, near Moose Pass, Alaska.
- Access: Reachable via a short turnoff from the Seward Highway; it’s about a 1.5-hour drive south from Anchorage or 30 minutes north from Seward.
- Seasonal Accessibility: Open May to September, managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Campsite Details
- Number of Sites: 8 sites, suitable for tents and RVs (no hookups).
Amenities & Facilities
- Restrooms: Vault toilets available.
- Water: Drinking water provided via hand pump on-site.
- Additional Amenities: Each site includes a fire ring; a boat ramp is available; some sites are wheelchair-accessible.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- On-Site Activities: Fish for Dolly Varden, lake trout, or rainbow trout in Kenai Lake, hike the 7.5-mile Primrose Trail to Lost Lake, or enjoy a campfire by the water.
- Nearby Attractions: Moose Pass, 5 miles north, offers small-town charm; Seward, 30 minutes south, provides Exit Glacier and Resurrection Bay kayaking.
