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Moose Pass offers several pet-friendly camping options along the Seward Highway in Alaska. Renfros Lakeside Retreat accommodates pets with cabin, tent, and RV sites that include electric hookups, water access, and picnic tables. Sites feature fire rings with firewood available for purchase. Most campgrounds in the area have level spots with stone-built fire pits and beautiful scenery. Highway noise can be noticeable at some locations, but remains manageable for most campers.
Seward KOA, located approximately 25 miles from Moose Pass, provides more extensive amenities for pet owners including full hookups with 50-amp service, trash collection, and shower facilities. The nearby Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge & RV Park offers pet-friendly accommodations with laundry facilities, a market, and shuttle service to trails overlooking the Kenai River. Dogs must be leashed throughout these facilities. For those seeking more primitive camping, Crescent Creek provides secluded sites with food lockers for bear safety, as fresh bear scat has been observed in the area. Hikers with dogs should consider borrowing bear spray when exploring trails around Cooper Landing and the Russian River area, available from some local markets and lodges.
"Moose Pass Trailhead As with most BLM trailheads, zut services."
"Saw two seaplanes take off from the lake (take the Southern spot for this). Hwy is loud but manageable, train as well.
Recommendable overnight position on the way to SEWARD."
"The main lodge is just a short walk away too. Grocery store, shower, laundry ADA accessible, Ice and Propane make this a wonderful stop."
"There were paths around the campground to the lodge and down to the lake, which we enjoyed walking with our pups. There weren’t many grocery options in Cooper Landing."
"They had last minute room to boondock in an adjacent parking lot, which was also full in August. We stayed 2 nights, the second in an rv site in Resurrection."
"This review covers the Tent Camping Area near Waterfront park and Resurrection RV campground. Some spots have trees and provide some privacy. Tent spots have sand/gravel pads."
from $10 - $20 / night
Check Availability"If you want to get away from people this canpground is for you."
"This lakeside retreat is great for fishing always just right there definitely need to bring your own things but also just amazing"
"Very close to Seward activities and Exit Glacier - Harding ice field hikes. Area can handle most size rigs."
"Google maps will take you straight to the entrance. It's a bit hard to see, but you can't miss the massive boulder right next to the road."
"Only a few minutes away from both town and the exit glacier trailhead. Next to no cell service (Verizon) but it had plenty of space. Would stay there again"
"Trees lined the side and back perimeters, but with none along the road side we had a clear Starlink shot. The campground also provided Starlink WiFi with download speeds around 22.8 Mbps."
from $45 - $92 / night
Check Availability"Great base location in the central Kenai Peninsula. Easy commute to Seward, Kenai, Sterling, (1 hour) or Homer (2 hours)."
from $20 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Has a creek that runs along the edge of the grounds and a awesome view of the mountains."
"WI think a mile walking distance to downtown Seward. A City shuttle comes for free a couple tines a day. There fishING resources to rent. Cavins, yurts and camp sites."
"We used the resort to set up our tent and venture out into Seward to go ice climbing on the nearby Exit Glacier (pictures and video below)."
from $13 - $17 / night
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TravelerCame on Aug 14. It’s mostly an RV site. There are basic pit toilets and dumpster. No water at the site but there is water and showers at the harbor from what we heard. Pay through the app Lots of flies
GuideThis was a great find on our way to Whittier. We had an amazing view of the glacier. Campground was clean and quiet. Hiking trails are through the park too.
ScoutThere's probably around 30 sites here they are not numbered they are somewhat private separated by trees and brush and some of them are right next to the river there is no tables fire rings are made of rocks not very well maintained some not to level
GuideClose to road so easy access. Water pump. Vault toilets. On lake summit
GuideTent sites up to a few larger RV sites. 3 miles up a dirt road. Historic mine next door where you can pan for gold. 28-30' is probably the largest rig you want to take there. No walk ins, online reservation only.
GuideCool and quirky campsite names. Some nestled in the trees and some side by side waterfront. Cabins of various levels of accommodation are available. All kinds of fishing charters directly available from office. Good gift shop and a nice little Bistro, coffee place.
GuideOnly accepts cash. Must be bear aware. Bears every time we’ve been there. Would not recommend soft side campers or tents. Use available bear proof food safes.
LegendIdeally situated at the far end of town, this site offers easy access to the old part of town. This campground is far away from the cruise ship terminal and only the most DieHard tourists make it to this end of town.
Having said that this is a primitive campground that is nothing more than a gravel lot with a couple of picnic tables and fire rings. Being self-contained is an absolute must!
Unfortunately for me I arrived in the middle of a rainstorm and the gravel lot is more than a bit muddy. Please see attached photos and video for more details about this campsite.
GuideLoved staying here. Tons of spaces among several campgrounds, many right along the beach. We stayed in Harborside because we booked last minute and it was the only area that had a beachfront spot available. Recommend booking early for that reason. But our spot was great.
Dry camping. Spots are $40+ nightly but they do have a central dump station available, multiple potable water areas available and dumpsters throughout. Sites have picnic tables and fire rings. They are fairly level and wide but it’s basically a parking lot in Harborside and many spots are like a parking spot where you pull straight in. We actually liked this because our motorhome windshield faced the ocean.
Short walk to town, national park visitor center and harbor. We saw seals daily, bald eagles and even a whale directly in front of our campsite. The access to a lot of Seward and the beach is really nice. A lot of people were surf fishing.
Little pricey for dry camping but the views and location are worth it.
Moose Pass sits at an elevation of 430 feet on the eastern shore of Upper Trail Lake in the Chugach Mountains. The area sees significant snowfall from October through April, with summer temperatures typically ranging from 50-65°F. Dispersed camping options near Moose Pass provide access to both mountain trails and waterways, creating opportunities for varied outdoor activities throughout the camping season.
Seaplane watching at Upper Trail Lake: At Moose Pass dispersed camping area, visitors can watch floatplanes take off directly from the lake. "Floatplanes do take off multiple times a day but neat to watch. The entrance can be a little tricky to get in/out of due to curve in road but manageable," notes Michael B.
Hiking the Lost Lake Trail: Primrose Trailhead serves as the gateway to the popular Lost Lake hiking route. "This campsite is just a short drive outside of Seward and on a gorgeous ice cold blue lake. The sites are conviently locates at the trailhead that can bring you all the way up to Lost Lake by hiking or mountain biking," shares Sierra S.
Berry picking in season: Higher elevation areas near campsites offer seasonal berry picking opportunities. One camper at Primrose notes, "If you go during the right time of year there are endless berries up higher, watch out for the BEARy competitors though!"
Level camping surfaces: The dispersed area at Moose Pass offers practical camping spaces. "Nice level spots. Most with fire pit made with stones. Beautiful scenery around," reports Michael B., while Erik I. adds, "A great open spot for many vehicles, including big rigs. Some spots are tucked into trees for more privacy while others are open for better Starlink and solar."
Lake access for water activities: Exit Glacier Road Designated Special Use Area provides convenient access to water. "We stayed here over the fourth of July weekend in 2024! The mountains are incredible, and it's a perfect nook between Seward and Kenai Fjords NP," shares Reid S.
Connectivity for remote workers: Cell service varies significantly between camping areas. At Moose Pass dispersed camping, "Starlink, Visible/Verizon and Cricket/Att all good," according to Kevin H., while at Exit Glacier Road Special Use Area, "the cell service was almost non existent. We had one tiny bar for AT&T and nothing for Verizon."
Bear safety precautions: Food storage is essential when camping in this area. At Crescent Creek, campsites come with "Large sites great for tents however with food lockers. Watch for bear activity as we saw fresh Scat," warns Shadara W.
Limited site sizes at some campgrounds: Not all campgrounds accommodate large RVs. Crescent Creek has "Small campground only 9 sites, no host so pack in your wood. This poor campground needs some road work, lots of pot holes and short sites so large rigs won't fit here."
Seasonal accessibility: Road conditions can limit access depending on the season. At Exit Glacier Road Special Use Area, "Expect lots of gravel and bumpiness but it's doable without 4x4," according to one camper, while another notes, "We blew by it the first time and said no way, but then we pulled over and I ran to see who was camping and surprisingly a bunch of bigger campers etc got back there."
Playground access: Seward City Campgrounds offers facilities for children. "The tent camping is located right next to a great playground, so if you have younger kids this might be a good choice for you," suggests Vicki S.
Educational wildlife viewing: Several camping areas offer wildlife watching opportunities. "It is so relaxing having your coffee at the oceans edge in the morning. You can see otters and eagles. So much to do and enjoy in Seward," reports Tanya B.
Dog-friendly hiking trails: For pet-friendly camping near Moose Pass, Alaska, several trails accommodate pets. At Gwins Lodge, "Many excellent trails all around the mountain and Kenai and Russian River area where Gwins Lodge and Roadhouse is located," according to Keith M.
RV site selection strategy: For optimal pet-friendly camping with RVs near Moose Pass, consider site placement. At Moose Pass dispersed area, "Some spots are tucked into trees for more privacy while others are open for better Starlink and solar. Some spots right on the water. Right off the road but far enough back that the noise isn't too bad," advises Erik I.
Hookup availability: RV hookups vary significantly between campgrounds. Stoney Creek RV Park has "full hook ups including cable for RVs. Showers and laundry facilities on site. WiFi available," according to Kathy M.
Road access considerations: The entrance to several camping areas can be challenging. At Exit Glacier Road Special Use Area, "The entrance comes up quick and has huge rocks blocking part of the road. We blew by it the first time and said no way, but then we pulled over and I ran to see who was camping and surprisingly a bunch of bigger campers etc got back there."
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