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Alaska

The Best Car Camping in Alaska

Find the best campgrounds for car camping near Hope. The Dyrt can help you find the best drive-in campsites for your next trip. We'll help you find the perfect car camping sites that are scenic and easy to reach.

Hope

The Best Car Camping Near Hope, Alaska

Porcupine Campground

## Overview

Caribou Creek Cabin is a remote, rustic cabin on the Eastern Kenai Peninsula of south-central Alaska. It is near a recreational gold panning area and provides access to great opportunities for big game hunting.

The cabin can be accessed by hiking, horseback riding, biking skiing, and snowmobile. The trail is open to snowmobiles every other year. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

## Recreation

Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing along Resurrection Pass Trail are popular activities. Learn more about Resurrection Pass Trail [North](https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3818059.pdf) and [ South](https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3818060.pdf) and [Devils Creek Trail](https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3818041.pdf) . There are desig nated areas for the public to pan for gold along the trail. Active mining operations are on private claims of the creek. 

In season, visitors hunt for moose, black and brown bears, Dall sheep, mountain goats, caribou and wolves in the surrounding forest. Fishing in the area is not great.

## Facilities

The log cabin has bunk space for six and a maximum occupancy of eight people. It is equipped with counter space, a table, benches and a wood stove for heat. A splitting maul and hand saw are available. An outhouse is also provided. 

There is no electricity, potable water, mattresses, bedding, cooking utensils or cut firewood at the cabin. Visitors should bring sleeping bags and pads, a cook stove, cooking gear and food. Water taken from lakes or streams should be treated or boiled before consumption. All garbage and food must be packed out.

## Natural Features

The log cabin has bunk space for six and a maximum occupancy of eight people. It is equipped with counter space, a table, benches and a wood stove for heat. A splitting maul and hand saw are available. An outhouse is also provided. 

There is no electricity, potable water, mattresses, bedding, cooking utensils or cut firewood at the cabin. Visitors should bring sleeping bags and pads, a cook stove, cooking gear and food. Water taken from lakes or streams should be treated or boiled before consumption. All garbage and food must be packed out.

## Nearby Attractions

Caribou Creek Cabin

Resurrection Pass Trail North

Bird Creek Campground - Chugach State Park

Hope Seaview Cafe & Bar

## Overview

Fox Creek Cabin is a rustic cabin on the Eastern Kenai Peninsula of south-central Alaska. The cabin can be accessed by hiking, biking, skiing, horseback, and snowmobile. The trail is open to snowmobiles every other year. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

## Recreation

Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing along Resurrection Pass Trail are popular activities. Learn more about Resurrection Pass Trail [North](https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3818059.pdf) and [South](https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3818060.pdf) and [Devils Creek Trail](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/chugach/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=6657&actid=51).   
  
In season, visitors hunt for moose, black and brown bears, Dall sheep, mountain goats, caribou and wolves in the surrounding forest. Fishing in the area is not great.

## Facilities

The log cabin has bunk space for six and a maximum occupancy of eight people. It is equipped with counter space, table, benches and a wood stove for heat. An outhouse is also provided. There is no electricity, potable water, mattresses, bedding, cooking utensils or cut firewood at the cabin. Visitors should bring sleeping bags and pads, a cook stove, cooking gear and food. Water taken from the lakes or streams should be treated or boiled before consumption. All garbage and food must be packed out.

## Natural Features

The cabin is along the popular Resurrection Pass trail -and sits just up from Fox Creek. It is surrounded by a spruce and birch forest, with views of nearby mountains and meadows. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area. Berries ripen mid-July through mid-September.   
  
For more information on access and regulations pertaining to this cabin, trail conditions, safety precautions and [outdoor safety and ethics](https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/r10/recreation/safety-ethics), please contact the Seward Ranger District.

Fox Creek Cabin (ak)

## Overview

East Creek Cabin is a remote, rustic cabin on the Kenai Peninsula of south-central Alaska. It gives visitors a primitive camping experience amid spectacular scenery. In addition to miles of trails available for exploration, the cabin provides access to opportunities for big game hunting and wildlife viewing.   
  
The cabin can be accessed by hiking, horseback riding, skiing, biking or snowmobiles. The trail is open to snowmobiles every other year. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

## Recreation

Hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing along Resurrection Pass Trail are popular activities. Learn more about Resurrection Pass Trail [North](https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3818059.pdf) and [South]( https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3818060.pdf) and [Devils Creek Trail](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/chugach/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=6657&actid=51) Active mining operations are on private claims of the creek, yet there are designated areas for the public to pan for gold along the trail.   
  
In season, visitors hunt for moose, black and brown bears, Dall sheep, mountain goats, caribou and wolves in the surrounding forest. Fishing in the area is not great.

## Facilities

The cabin has bunk space for six and a maximum occupancy of eight people. It is equipped with counter space, table, benches and a wood stove for heat. A splitting maul and hand saw are available. An outhouse is also provided.   
  
There is no electricity, potable water, mattresses, bedding, cooking utensils, or cut firewood at the cabin. Visitors should bring sleeping bags and pads, a cook stove, cooking gear and food. Water taken from lakes or streams should be treated or boiled before consumption. All garbage and food must be packed out.

## Natural Features

The cabin is north of Sterling Highway in the Resurrection Creek Valley. It is in a fairly level area, surrounded by a spruce and birch forest with views of nearby mountains and meadows. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area. Berries ripen mid-July through mid-September.   
  
For more information on access and regulations pertaining to this cabin, trail conditions, safety precautions and [outdoor safety and ethics](https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/r10/recreation/safety-ethics), please contact the Seward Ranger District.

East Creek Cabin

## Overview

Granite Creek Campground is set in the captivating Kenai Mountains, surrounded by wildflowers and spruce forests. The rugged mountains of the Kenai Peninsula are one hour south of Anchorage.

## Recreation

Biking is a popular activity at Granite Creek, with a paved bike path along the Seward Highway that extends for five miles south to the Hope Road. While on the path, look for raspberries to pick and wildflowers to smell. Fishing is considered intermediate, and Dolly Varden trout are among the tasty fish you might catch.   
  
Look for wildlife like moose, snowshoe hare, black and brown bears and mountain goats, or sit back and listen to water rushing through the glacier-fed Granite Creek.

## Facilities

The 19 sites are set apart from each other, so you'll get a sense of true nature and quiet. Most sites are right beside the creek. Bears frequent the area, so please make use of the bear boxes available.

## Natural Features

Set in the Chugach National Forest, the campground is along Granite Creek, a roaring glacier-fed river. Towering mountains, a mature spruce forest, and many glaciers describe the spectacular sights that await. 

## Nearby Attractions

A mile east of Granite Creek is the Johnson Pass Trail, a well-maintained 23-mile trail of mostly level terrain and breathtaking vistas. Nearby is Six Mile Creek, with Class V whitewater for rafting and kayaking.

Granite Creek

**Bertha Creek Campground is open. Beginning May 18, 2019 fees will be charged and services available. ** During the off-season there is no water, no trash service, and no fees. Please pack out all garbage. Outhouse/toilet facilities may be unavailable. A small loop campground with 12 sites suitable for vehicle camping, small RV's and tents, located at MP 65.4 of the Seward Highway. $14/night

Bertha Creek Campground

Girdwood Parks and Recreation offers tent camping opportunities during the summer months at the Girdwood Campground. To reach the campground, take Alyeska Highway and turn east on Egloff Drive.  Follow Egloff Drive past the Glacier City Hall building, Girdwood Fire Department and Ball Field.  The Girdwood Campground is located just past the Ball Field. 

Eighteen rustic camping sites are set amongst the tall spruce and cottonwood trees.  The campground is open during the summer only, from May thru September. weather permitting.  

Overnight camping is available for a maximum of 14 consecutive nights.  Camping spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Advance reservations are not available.  Upon selecting a tent site, campers must proceed to the payment kiosk to make payment for their site.

The Girdwood Campground is equipped with a cooking area and fire ring, located at the Nissman Pavilion, port-a-potties, and bear-proof food lockers.  Drinking water is available one block away, from a spigot located behind the Glacier City Hall building.

The Girdwood Campground is within easy walking distance to local restaurants, a laundromat with showers, store, health clinic, library, and post office.   

RATES:  

$10 per night, per tent
For the benefit of all campers we ask that patrons obey the following rules:

The use of fireworks and firearms of any type are not allowed in city parks.
Pets must be leashed or confined at all times and must not disturb other campers. Please clean up after your pet - doo your duty, scoop the poop.
Use bear-proof food lockers!  Do not keep food stored in your tent or outside in a cooler.
Discard garbage in the bear-proof trash containers provided.
Respect wildlife. Don't put yourself, others, or them in jeopardy because of your actions.
Children must be supervised by parents at all times.
All vehicles must remain on roads or in parking lots at all times.
Maximum of two vehicles per campsite are allowed.
Quiet time begins at 10 p.m. nightly.  Minimize noise or other disturbances in order to maintain the serenity of the park.
Check-out time is 12:00 Noon

Girdwood Campground

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