Overview
Trail River Campground sits at Mile 24 of the Seward Highway near Moose Pass, offering 91 wooded sites in Alaska’s Chugach National Forest with access to Kenai Lake and the Kenai River. Managed by the U.S. Forest Service, it’s surrounded by spruce and mountains, featuring vault toilets, fire rings, and a volleyball area for a spacious stay. This campground is a scenic base for campers looking to fish for trout and Dolly Varden, hike nearby trails, or enjoy the Kenai Peninsula’s beauty, with Seward a short drive south.
Location & Access
- Location: Mile 24.2 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: 91 sites, suitable for tents and RVs (no hookups).
Amenities & Facilities
- Restrooms: Vault toilets available.
- Water: Drinking water provided on-site.
- Additional Amenities: Each site includes a fire ring; a volleyball and horseshoe area is available; some sites are wheelchair-accessible.
Activities & Nearby Attractions
- On-Site Activities: Fish for rainbow trout and Dolly Varden in Kenai Lake or the Kenai River, hike nearby trails, play volleyball, or enjoy a campfire with mountain views.
- Nearby Attractions: Kenai Lake, a short walk away, offers boating; Seward, 25 minutes south, provides Exit Glacier and Resurrection Bay kayaking.
