Best RV Parks & Resorts near Whittier, AK
Stoney Creek RV Park, located near Seward, offers 81 full-hookup RV sites with water, sewer, and electric connections for seasonal camping from May 15 to mid-September. The park provides cable TV hookups and maintains a 4.3/5 rating, though sites are positioned relatively close together. "Sites are close together and unfortunately the bathroom/shower facilities need improvement. Bathroom stalls have saloon type doors that are too small to provide privacy," notes one camper. Black Spruce RV Park in Anchorage accommodates larger rigs with 50/30/20-amp electric service and operates year-round, though water hookups are seasonal. Golden Nugget RV Park in Anchorage features over 200 sites with full hookups on wide gravel and grass pads, remaining open throughout the year with picnic tables at each site.
Within 60 miles of Whittier, most RV parks require reservations during peak summer months when tourism increases significantly. A review mentioned that "if the gate is open, the campground is open per the Forest service website. In the off season there is no services and no fees." Bear Creek RV Park near Seward charges $30-45 for various hookup options and offers weekly and monthly rates for extended stays. Dump stations are available at several locations including Stoney Creek and Bear Creek. Cell service varies significantly throughout the region—Golden Nugget provides Wi-Fi, though some guests report connection difficulties depending on their distance from the office. Most parks accommodate pets, but wildlife encounters, particularly bears, remain a concern throughout the area, necessitating proper food storage.
