Best Tent Camping near Cooper Landing, AK

Recent Tent Reviews in Cooper Landing

359 Reviews of 13 Cooper Landing Campgrounds

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  Wendy S.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 30, 2024

  Discovery Campground

  Terrific campground

  Wonderful stay at 50 site primitive campground. Big rig friendly, clean, private sites. Clean vault toilets, pump for water, trash, no dump station. Lots of wildlife - moose with calves in cg. Great fishing in Cooks Inlet, Stormy Lake, and Swanson River all steps from the campground. Beachcombing and rockhounding on beach. Stunning views.

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  Richard R.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 24, 2024

  Trail River

  Gorgeous ,convenient

  In mid August we had very few mosquitoes. We also had our pick of some of the best camping spots I’ve ever seen. We became spoiled boomers and kept passing up sites until we got a close walk to the lake, a close walk to the well pump, and a close walk to the pit toilet(very clean). Also a short drive to Seward for all the tourist amenities.

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  Marin T.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 18, 2024

  Lower Ohmer Lake Campground

  Beautiful lake, cute campground

  We were lucky enough to get a spot here! It was a perfect place to stop on our way from Homer back to Anchorage.

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  Truman S.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 9, 2024

  Primrose Trailhead

  Great time!

  Went there for the weekend. It was really nice. Right along the river and there are picnic tables and bear boxes around. You’re a really short walk to the lake and there is soft rocky beach you can enjoy the views on. The sites are pretty well established and it is a first come first serve basis. We got lucky and got the last spot in the lane. There isn’t too many sites. I think 8 total? It’s a smaller one. Two restrooms vaults at each end.

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  Wendy S.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 4, 2024

  Captain Cook State Recreation Area

  Great Camping

  Rustic 50 site campground. Several sites suited to large rigs. Well kept campground with immaculate vault toilets. Fantastic views, great fishing, and trails. Beachcomb for agates, spirit stones, and wishing stones.

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  David P.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 1, 2024

  K-Beach Campground and Storage

  This establishment is a disaster.

  I had the worst experience camping experience of my life here. Noisy, filthy, and poorly managed. The lady who owns it is disrespectful and lazy yet asking a premium price. The sites are not private, the bathrooms are filthy. I recommend not considering this place unless you are dip netting or in noise at all hours not too mention the thievery.

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  David P.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 1, 2024

  K-Beach Campground and Storage

  This place is a disaster, no water hookups, filthy bathrooms, rude manager

  I stayed here early 2024 season and will not return.  The noise was horrible, no privacy between sites and water in few. Basically dry miserable camping at a premium price but the worst part was dealing with the matriarch of the village. The female owner is a rude disrespectful person, clearly uncomfortable in her own skin.

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  Leslie R.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 29, 2024

  North Beach at Caines Head State Rec Area

  Well maintained campground near hike to WWII fort

  Although we didn't camp here overnight, we ended up staying in the campground for a couple hours waiting out the rain. 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. Super interesting and much bigger than I expected! See the full hiking route here: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/alaska/caines-head-trail

  You have two options for getting here: 

  • 1. 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. See tide tables here: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=9455090&legacy=1 
  • 2. Water taxi, which we did on the way back. The water taxi that we took was priced was$50 one-way. Rainy weather is common here, but fortunately there are covered areas for cooking/eating.
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  Leslie R.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 29, 2024

  Tonsina Point at Caines Head

  Tent Camping + Tonsina Cabin

  We didn't get to stay in the cabin this time, but it looks nice! It was built recently. The cabin can be reservered in advance, see more info about it here: https://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspcabins/tonsinacabin.htm

  You have two options for getting here:

  • 1. 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. See tide tables here: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/noaatidepredictions.html?id=9455090&legacy=1
  • 2. Water taxi, which we did on the way back. The water taxi that we took was priced was $50 one-way.

  Rainy weather is common here, but fortunately there are covered areas for cooking/eating.

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  ashlynn H.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 26, 2024

  Tenderfoot Creek

  Site 6 is amazing 7/237-7/25

  The roads were paved okay, the sites are more gravel. It was a (narrow) but 30 second walk to the private lake access we had. The campsite overall was the biggest one we’ve been in. The flys were so awful, the mosquitos seemed invisible. The lake is clean and amazing, there was road noise but didn’t bother us, we’re loud anyway. It was so beautiful. But the bathrooms were useable. If you try to get food at summit lake lodge, don’t, they suck and are overpriced. Maybe French fries and onion rings but nothing else.

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  Siegfried M.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 25, 2024

  Bird Creek Campground - Chugach State Park

  Big Lake

  It was 54 Degrees in July…… and Mosquitoes ate us alive Great Lake but forget to be outside your Camper. The Spots were not Level at all

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  christine

  Guide

  

  Jul. 13, 2024

  Trail River

  Great forest service spot $23

  Beautiful lakeside setting, inexpensive well maintained facilities. Lots of camp sites, both rv and tent. Sites are fairly private. Quiet. Lots of families. Good camp host.

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  Aaron M.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 9, 2024

  Alaska Canoe and Campground

  Get over it

  It’s crowded and I’m not even sure what to do because it’s a big mess but I’m gonna go ahead and do the same

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  Samantha F.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 18, 2024

  Upper Skilak Lake Campground - Kenai National Wildlife Refuge

  Campsite and gorgeous views were worth dealing with the bugs for for

  The stunning lake view and access made the campsite worth dealing with the bugs and bears.

  We arrived at Upper Skilak Lake Campground on a sunny Friday afternoon and managed to get the last site available. The campground was packed, including all the RV sites. We ended up in one of the walk-in tent sites. There are a total of 10 walk-in tent sites, with six right on the lake and the rest just a short walk away.

  Each campsite is equipped with bear-proof storage for food, which is essential considering the active bear presence in the area. There is enough space for two tents, and the fire pits are new with adjustable grill racks, which made cooking easy. Buckets were provided to safely extinguish fires.

  The campsites are a short walk from the parking lot, involving a small hill, except for one (maybe two) handicap-accessible site that offers easier access.

  During our stay, we saw black bears and grizzly bears every day. Bear scat was common on the trails and beach, adding to the sense of adventure but also requiring constant vigilance regarding food storage and safety.

  The park rangers were friendly and stopped by our site each night to check in and talk about bear sightings. However, one morning, a ranger accompanied by a few volunteers walked into our site while we were eating, which felt somewhat invasive.

  The main downside was the state of the bathrooms. They were extremely dirty, with one stall that didn’t lock and another that had no toilet paper. The smell was terrible, and overall, the facilities were not well-maintained.

  By the time we left on Monday, we were the only campers remaining, which offered a peaceful end to our stay.

  Overall, Upper Skilak Lake Campground offers a beautiful location and a genuine wilderness experience, the poor condition of the bathrooms and significant amount of bugs were the only drawback.

  Be prepared for bears and lots of bugs. The lake, the trails, and experience were definitely worth the trip.

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  Heather K.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 15, 2024

  Seward City Campgrounds

  Convenient For Fishing Trips

  This is what it is. It’s a gravel lot and you’re packed in like sardines. Go in with that knowledge and you’ll find it to be a great spot to stay a night or two. We stayed here two nights because we had booked a fishing trip. It’s close to the marina and easy walking distance to several shops.

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  Justin B.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 14, 2024

  Centennial Park & Campground

  Hidden fees killed the love

  Beautiful campground. Clean facilities. BUT the $23/vehicle/campsite killed the 5 stars this place deserves. Be aware that if you have a towed car or motorcycles with your camper they will charge you even though you are in one site. And this fee is not on the entrance sign nor the City of Soldotna website.

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  franco T.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 3, 2024

  Chugach Backcountry Camping

  Get Your hot cloths

  This place is very cold we climb and have some while watching movies

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  Wes F.

  Guide

  

  May. 28, 2024

  Seward Military Resort

  Close quarters

  Hated having to be so close to everyone. Basically a parking lot that they squeeze everyone into.

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  Bonnie P.

  Traveler

  

  May. 2, 2024

  Tustumena Lake

  Nice Spot

  This is a small campground with individual sites. It has a lake with boat ramp access and is used frequently, during summer months. Campsites have firepits. Some sites can be quite muddy to get to. Very nice. No cell service at sites.

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  Melissa W.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 29, 2023

  Seward City Campgrounds

  Ok considering the option

  Tent review. This would not be my first pick of campgrounds, however, travelling in shoulder season, options are limited. Since we are tent campers, we stayed in that section in Resurrection Sound. The sites are tight with zero privacy. As long as you have good neighbors, its not a problem. Our first couple nights were fairly enjoyable. The homeless family living in a site 2 down from us weren't too bad except for them splitting wood after dark when we were trying to sleep. It was labor day weekend and our last night was miserable. The campground filled up with locals there to party. They set up pop up tents, brought amplifiers, music, instruments and were up until 2 or 3 in the morning getting drunk. The views were okay. The walking path along the campground is very nice. The public park bathrooms were fairly clean considering their use. We had to drive into the city to use the harbor showers. They are coin operated. They were fairly clean.

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  MacKensie C.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 28, 2023

  Cooper Creek North Campground

  River views near a bbq restaurant

  There is a south campground along the river and a north loop along the creek. We stayed in the south camp at the end of September so it was “no services no fees” at that time. There’s a bbq restaurant across the street. There are food storage lockers at each site because of bears. Most other campers were there to fish.

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  Karin P.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 13, 2023

  City of Whittier Camp Ground

  Parking lot with a view

  Basically one big parking lot, but it has nice views of the surrounding mountains and harbor. They provide toilets and dumpster which is nice, also the spots have fire pits.

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  Kristi D.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 26, 2023

  Centennial Park & Campground

  Convenient campground

  Right on the Kenai river with a campground and boat launch. Tons of stores etc in Soldotkna minutes away to include a laundry mat five minutes away.

  Road in is dirt and in good condition. They have people at the front that collect fees of people coming and goin. Lots of people coming through to use the boat launch, but you can't beat the beautiful turquoise of the Kenai river. Also, a beautiful mile or so trail along the river so people can pay $8 to park for the day. Plenty of restrooms and picnic tables. level camping spots and spots were nice and spread out so you aren't on top of your neighbor.

  Also, close to Kenai Wildlife Refuge, a couple minutes away. So check out the visitors center and the trails off the visitors center. Well maintained and scenic!

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  Kristi D.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 26, 2023

  Seward City Campgrounds

  Convenience & views

  Extremely convenient place to stay. You can walk the boardwalk along Resurrection Bay and get to where a lot of the shops/restaurants/tourist attractions are and where the cruise ships pull into port. Super convenient. You could go the opposite direction and walk to downtown as well.

  The campground is just a huge gravel parking lot with a ton of RVS.....it's $65/night partial hookup if you want to camp right on the bay. $55/night if you camp one row back. We chose $55 a night as we had plenty of good views but a lot of people chose that front spot. This is for electric only. There is a dump station/water down the road. The shower house was under maintenance which was unfortunate due to the price. They have portapottys out, so you can go to the bathroom, but the reviews I have seen said the bathrooms are gross. You would think the city could do better than this. They are rolling in the $$s as the campground is busy. Level spots too.

  We were able to see birds and a sea otter steps from our camper. A neat place for sure! I guess it usually rains there as it foggy and rainy the two days we spent there.

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  Kristi D.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 21, 2023

  Cooper Creek North Campground

  Lovely convenient campground

  It's salmon fishing season and you can tell people are staying here to fish the Kenai River, which is great. It was a very convenient campsite off the highway on the way to Homer, in the national forest. only $23 a night to camp or $11.50 if your a senior or have an access pass. Great prize for Alaska, but of course no amenities at site such as water, electric etc. It's a dry spot.

  Good size sites and level spots with picnic table and fire pit. Enjoyed our night here ...

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  Kristi D.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 21, 2023

  Cooper Creek South

  Beautiful spot on river

  Small but lovely campground on a one way road right on the Kenai river. Sites are spread out, a couple tent spots and a couple of camper spots. There appears to be seven spots and if this is full, you can go just up the road to the next campground.

  No electric, water etc but there is a dumpster, picnic tables and fire pits. Across the road is a BBQ spot and a store. You can easily walk to it, just be careful going across road as hwy. Is pretty busy!

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  Talalelei S.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 22, 2023

  Tustamena Lake Campground

  Nice view…

  Master of camping