Overview
Ptarmigan Creek FS Campground sits at Mile 23 of the Seward Highway near Moose Pass, offering 16 wooded sites along Ptarmigan Creek in Alaska’s Chugach National Forest. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, it’s surrounded by spruce with creek access, featuring vault toilets and fire rings for a family-friendly stay. This campground is a scenic base for campers looking to fish for trout and Dolly Varden, hike the Ptarmigan Lake Trail, or enjoy the Kenai Peninsula’s rugged beauty, with Seward a short drive south.
Location & Access
- Location: Mile 23 Seward Hwy, near Moose Pass, Alaska.
- Access: Reachable via a short turnoff from the Seward Highway; it’s about a 2-hour drive south from Anchorage or 25 minutes north from Seward.
- Seasonal Accessibility: Open May to September, managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Campsite Details
- Number of Sites:
16 sites, suitable for tents and RVs.
Amenities & Facilities
- Restrooms: Vault toilets available.
- Water: Drinking water provided on-site.
- Additional Amenities: Each site includes a fire ring; some sites are wheelchair-accessible.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- On-Site Activities: Fish for trout and Dolly Varden in Ptarmigan Creek, hike the 7-mile round-trip Ptarmigan Lake Trail (watch for sheep and goats), or enjoy a campfire by the creek.
- Nearby Attractions: Kenai Lake, 5 miles south, offers boating; Seward, 25 minutes south, provides Exit Glacier and Resurrection Bay kayaking.
