US Forest Service operates Cooper Creek North Campground along the Sterling Highway in Chugach National Forest, charging $33 per night during the May 22 to September 1 season. The campground accommodates RVs up to 99 feet and provides toilets, trash service, and cell coverage, though no hookups are available at individual sites.
Sites spread throughout the forested loop offer space between neighbors, with fast-moving Cooper Creek running along the north side of the campground. Each site includes a picnic table, fire pit, and bear-proof food storage locker. The campground sits directly across from a barbecue restaurant and provides easy highway access for travelers heading toward Homer or other Kenai Peninsula destinations.
Fishing draws most visitors here, particularly during salmon runs when the campground fills quickly. Tanya B. notes that "during the height of the fishing season this campground fills up fast." Campers report good cell service and appreciate the proximity to both Cooper Creek and the nearby Kenai River for angling opportunities.
The no-pets policy distinguishes this campground from many others in the area. For additional camping choices, visitors can explore campgrounds around Cooper Landing or check the companion Cooper Creek South location just downstream.
Description
Overview
Located along Cooper Creek and the Kenai River, Cooper Creek South Campground presents a beautiful wooded area with sweeping mountain views within close proximity to many recreational opportunities.
Recreation
Sockeye (Red) salmon fishing is a popular activity on the nearby Kenai and Russian Rivers, and both boat and bank fishing offer excellent catches. The nearby Resurrection Pass Trail takes hikers and bikers on a 38-mile scenic adventure that climbs from 500 to 2,600 feet.
Facilities
Cooper Creek South offers about 20 campsites available for advanced reservation. Amenities include drinking water, vault toilets, picnic tables, campfire rings and dumpsters. Parking aprons are gravel and parking is limited. A dump station is available for a fee at nearby Quartz Creek Campground.
Natural Features
At an elevation of 400 feet, Cooper Creek South sits among a spruce and cottonwood forest. The Chugach National Forest covers 5 million acres and is comprised of arid tundra wilderness, jagged mountains, deep fjords, glacier-fed rivers and the Prince William Sound.
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For local information, please call (907) 522-8368 or call (907) 288-3178 for general information.
Map & DirectionsCooper Creek North Campground is located in Alaska near Cooper Landing
Directions
From Anchorage, go south on Seward Highway to Sterling Highway. Turn towards Soldotna at the 'Y' junction. Cooper Creek Campground is at Milepost 50.7 of the Sterling Highway, on the opposite side of the river.
Address
Seward Ranger District, 33599 Ranger Station Spur
Seward, AK 99664
Coordinates
60.4836111 N
149.8822222 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/19/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/20/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/19/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/20/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly













