Best Tent Camping near Chugach National Forest

Chugach National Forest, AK is a great camping destination for adventurers of all types. Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Chugach National Forest, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. Get the dirt on all the best camping near Chugach National Forest. Browse campgrounds by amenities, site types, and more.

Best Tent Sites Near Chugach National Forest (13)

    1. Exit Glacier Campground — Kenai Fjords National Park

    16 Reviews
    Seward, AK
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (907) 422-0500

    "Camping is free and no registration required, just set up in an open spot. Spots are secluded and spaced far apart. Sites are nothing but a gravel pad."

    "This is a nice little walk in campground. The sites aren't very far from the car and the food storage/shelter/eating area isn't far from the car either."

    2. Crescent Creek

    2 Reviews
    Chugach National Forest, AK
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (907) 224-3374

    "Tent camping works best here, sites are pretty small for anything bigger than a sprinter van.

    Very beautiful"

    "Set far back tons of privacy. #4 has a creek view, #9 and #7 were both also nice sites. Large sites great for tents however with food lockers. Watch for bear activity as we saw fresh Scat."

    3. Tern Lake

    2 Reviews
    Moose Pass, AK
    7 miles
    Website

    "Beautiful lake/mountain scenery though. Sometimes you will see Bald Eagles, Trumpeter Swans, Loons, and other kinds of wildlife."

    "Couple little trails that hike around the lake. Bathrooms. Also has a couple mile service trail/off road trail that is a fun little drive. 4WD ONLY."

    4. Lower Skilak Lake Campground

    8 Reviews
    Soldotna, AK
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (907) 262-7021

    "Was amazed with the beauty and trails in this area. The campsite for tents have to be hiked in to get to. The RV sites can accommodate tent camping, with smaller tents."

    "There is not charge for these spots and most have picnic tables and are right on the shore of the lake."

    5. Coeur D'Alene Campground

    3 Reviews
    Hope, AK
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (907) 783-3242

    "The bugs are pretty heavy right next to the river but deep in the woods are are very few. Great place for exploring. Walk in campsites are very close and have bear proof food storage."

    "It's walk in, but not far from the car. The vault toilets have been clean every time we've come up. The campsite is at quite an elevation so is chilly at night and early morning even in the summer."

    6. Hope Alaska Backcountry Sites

    1 Review
    Hope, AK
    27 miles

    "There are so many options to backcountry camping and you don’t even have to walk very far. You can drive down and camp at the pull offs. RVs are not recommended on this road."

    7. Spencer Whistle Stop

    1 Review
    Whittier, AK
    28 miles

    "There are two group campsites that must be reserved through the Alaska Railroad 800.544.0552."

    8. Tonsina Point at Caines Head

    3 Reviews
    Seward, AK
    32 miles
    Website

    $5 / night

    "Tonsina Point Campground is the first campground, 2.1mi hike in from Lowell Point, on the way out to Caines Head/North Beach or is a great destination to camp on its own."

    "Hiking in, which we did on the way in. It is very important to check the tides, and it is recommended to avoid hiking along the beach once the tide reaches +3."

    10. North Beach at Caines Head State Rec Area

    4 Reviews
    Seward, AK
    36 miles
    Website

    "WHAT YOU MUST KNOW: The campground is either accessible via boat or hiking in at LOW TIDE ONLY."

    "The vault toilets and covered group cooking/eating areas were in great shape and stayed dry.

    From the campground, we hiked up to explore the abandoned WWII fort, Fort McGilvray."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Chugach National Forest

341 Reviews of 13 Chugach National Forest Campgrounds



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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Chugach National Forest?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Chugach National Forest is Exit Glacier Campground — Kenai Fjords National Park with a 4.8-star rating from 16 reviews.

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