Overview
Ptarmigan Lake Campsite sits near Mile 23.1 of the Seward Highway along Ptarmigan Creek, offering 16 tent-only sites in Alaska’s Chugach National Forest, a 2-mile hike from the trailhead. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, it’s surrounded by spruce and mountains with access to Ptarmigan Lake, featuring a vault toilet and fire rings for a wilderness stay. This campground is a remote base for campers looking to fish the lake, hike to alpine vistas, or enjoy the Kenai Peninsula’s rugged beauty, with Seward’s coastal attractions a drive away.
Location & Access
- Location: Near Mile 23.1 Seward Highway, south of Moose Pass, Alaska.
- Access: Reachable via a 2-mile hike from the Ptarmigan Creek Trailhead off the Seward Highway; it’s about a 2-hour drive south from Anchorage or 25 minutes from Seward.
- Seasonal Accessibility: Open late May to mid-September, depending on snowmelt and trail conditions.
Campsite Details
- Number of Sites: 16 sites, suitable for tents only.
Amenities & Facilities
- Restrooms: Vault toilet available.
- Additional Amenities: Each site includes a fire ring.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- On-Site Activities: Fish for trout in Ptarmigan Lake, hike the Ptarmigan Creek Trail for mountain and glacier views, or enjoy a campfire in the wilderness.
- Nearby Attractions: Kenai Lake, 10 miles north, offers boating; Seward, 25 minutes south, provides Exit Glacier and Resurrection Bay kayaking.
