So while I stand by my initial review of the campground, the trail here is incredible. It's one of…read morethe most bang-for-your-buck hikes I've ever done in Alaska. The first mile and a half is fairly flat and has a spectacular view of the creek, mountains, flowers and berries I've ever seen in such an accessible location. It then shifts to an gentle uphill hike without boreal shade. I recommend a machete if you plan on going further. The Devils Club is wicked beyond this point unless it's fall. There is absolutely no cell service here so be sure to bring emergency supplies and appropriate preparation for Alaskan animals and volatile weather.

Gaft, I cannot pronounce this place!!…read more Ptarmigan is part of the Chugach National Forest off Mile 23 on Seward Highway. If you're on your way to Harding Icefield/ Exit Glacier or back to Anchroage, Ptarmigan is worth a stop! So thanks to my hyper active bladder and my constant imbibing of crisp glacier water, I really needed to pee!!!! Thankfully, toilets were not far off and found ourselves here. Toilet is standard outhouse thing. Nothing fancy. But what IS cool is that there is fish viewing from Aug-Sept!!! FREE OF CHARGE!! We saw some tours wanting to charge for this, psh!!! Anyway, we got to the side of the creek... and saw red sockeye salmon swimming against current... waiting to mate, lay eggs and die =(. There were so many of them too!!! Here's something I didn't know...salmon gets its red color when they are spawning (so you don't want to eat these since they are old). When they are young, they are silver in color. Huh! =) Also (didn't know this), but apparently there is an abundance of rainbow trout during mating season. They come and eat up the salmon eggs (roe). Luckily, people are able to fish for rainbow trout and dolly varden fish (june 11 - may 1st). Absolutely no salmon fishing all season!! We did see some fishers there, but they told us that they were there for catch & release only.

JJK Campsites is nothing short of perfection! From the moment we arrived, it was clear this place…read morewas going to be a summer of relaxation.Location & Scenery: Nestled in a pristine forest with breathtaking mountain views, the natural beauty here is unparalleled. The sunrise over the peaks was a daily highlight, and the tranquil snow capped mountains nearby provided a perfect backdrop for relaxation and reflection. Facilities: The campgrounds facilities include a water station and 30/20/15 Amp electricity. Our site was well maintained, with generous space, a sturdy picnic table, and a well-placed fire pit. There are no restrooms or dump stations at the campground but the city offers a free dump station. Activities: Theres something for everyone in the area. We enjoyed miles of well-marked hiking trails that cater to all skill levels, and the fishing was fantastic with Bear Creek Salmon run just a short walk from the campground. Downtown Seward is only 3 miles away which offers shopping, sightseeing tours and restaurants. Service: The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, providing great recommendations for local activities and ensuring our stay was flawless. Their dedication to maintaining the campgrounds high standards was evident throughout our visit. Amenities: JJK Campsites also has cabins for rent that offer a great place for visitors to come visit while you are staying here. Overall Experience: JJK Campsites offers an idyllic escape from everyday life. The perfect blend of natural beauty and outstanding service make it a perfect destination for both novice and experienced campers. We left feeling rejuvenated and already planning our next visit!

Great RV park with cabins with an amazing view of the mountains. Short drive to Seward.read more

We happened across this campground by chance in our last night in Alaska. Very nice! The…read morecampground is clean and they have full hookup and wifi. Price is reasonable. They have food trucks that come in and a little camp store with ice cream. They have a communal fire pit but you can use grills at your camp site. The bathroom and shower facilities were very clean! Would stay here again!

This was a great find when camping. The only problem was that the wifi was a little spotty. We…read moreloved that they had individual showers and bathrooms. The view was amazing!

What a wonderful place to stay! Bre was very welcoming and friendly. We had no phone service and…read moreshe was instrumental in helping us arrange a shuttle pick up for an excursion we had. She went above and beyond for us and we appreciated it SO much. The grounds are perfect! The scenery is just gorgeous. A huge beautiful mountain and river on one side and huge forest trees on the other. A huge gift shop where we also got the BEST lattes ever, made by Bre. Just gorgeous. Bre also suggested a place for breakfast, right around the corner that was so quaint. We had the best crepes and waffles. Such a wonderful place, made better by our stay at this KOA. Thank you Bre

Bertha Creek is a lovely little wooded campground nestled between Girdwood and Hope in the middle…read moreof nowhere Alaska. It's funny because it's only 3ish miles away from its sister campground Granite Creek, but somehow Bertha feels just right. Most of the sites are cozily shaded amongst the ample spruce trees and nicely spaced apart. There are a few sites on the south side of the campground that get sun in the afternoon and have a stunning view of the surrounding mountains. Bertha Creek wraps very closely around the perimeter of the campground, but none of the sites have a creek view due to undergrowth. I'm guessing the creek is a class 3 rapids, so it makes sense that the sites would be a little distance in the event the creek floods or changes paths over the years. There is a darling waterfall just a few hundred feet from the nearest campsite and I've decided that I'm DEFINITELY camping here next year so we can spend the day frolicking in the water. I'm packing my waders and gonna try to see if it's scalable. The waterfall is blissfully moss covered a la Fern Gully, so I'm probably fooling myself, but I can dream... at the very least I plan to spend a few years sunning myself along the banks of this beauty. OK, details: No campsite host. He's down the road a Granite Creek. So if you need firewood, it's about a 3 mile trek. One bear box for the whole campground. Clean, "modern" pit toilets. No running water, but there are water pumps. $14 per night, no reservations. I highly doubt this campground ever fills up due to its remoteness. Sites are large enough for Small RVs. There aren't any pullthroughs, so ginormous RVS might have trouble, but it's doable if you're a good driver. This is an ideal site for tents, but I do believe bears are a real concern, so be prepared. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Johnson Pass Trail is the nearest attraction. This is really the middle of nowhere. Six Mile Creek and Hope are the next nearest things to do. Girdwood, about 40 minutes away is the next nearest gas station, grocery store and Rv dump station. One aside, it looks like the Forest Service is working on some improvements here... they built a heavy duty bridge to nowhere over the creek so maybe there is an awesome trail in the works? Bertha Creek is really gorgeous so I'm excited to see what the finished product will be!

Every year when I'm down the street camping in Hope, I always mean check out this campground. This…read moreyear, just for Yelp, I remembered to swing by so I could write a review. This campground is in need of renovation as it is very dated. I would only recommend it for RV's for one night. I would not want to camp here in a tent due to the lack of privacy. Although the sites are nicely spaced and spacious, the lack of undergrowth and the openness (to allow ease of RV parking) really isn't conducive to cozy tent camping. And the outhouses are really old and gross, so again, tenters beware. Also, mmmm being right on the river I'd have some serious concerns about bears here in a tent. And also, well this campground just isn't very nice so you'd want the comfort of an RV. It's a park, crash for the night and move on kind of place. It looks like they're in the process of some improvements, which it is in dire need of. There's 18 campsites. 2, 4, 6, 9, 13, 14, 16 and 18 are along the river, but only an handful of them even have a view of the river, which by the way, is kinda ugly and dusty. Between the entry point of the campground and the sites themselves is a vast swampy area, so I imagine the mosquitos are horrendous. This isn't a site conducive to exploring or berry picking (I saw NONE). Along the river you could wade in the freezing water and skip rocks a bit, but other than that there isn't much to do. Hit Johnson Pass for the day then move on to another location. There is a campsite host here and firewood for sale. Sites are 14 dollars per night. I'd be very surprised if this campground ever fills up. It's sister campsite down the street 2 miles (Bertha Creek) is much more picturesque. Closes the first week in September As far as ammenities go, there's 2 water pumps, 2 outhouses, 1 dumpster, and 1 bear box ( for the whole joint!) This is a very remote location, so there is no gas station, food store or any other services nearby. Hope is about 15 miles away, Six mile Creek for river rafting is about 5 miles, and Girdwood is about 20 miles away (which is the nearest gas station.) Bring everything you need with you.

Despite the horrific fire damage resulting from the 2019 Swann Lake Fire, Skilak Lake recreational…read morearea remains one of our family's favorite places to recharge. It's remote enough to unplug from the world (no cell.service in about 80% of this huge park) but close enough to basic services like toilet paper, gas and a latte if you REALLY need it that you won't freak out. There's an enormous variety of activities in the wonderful park, and the fire opened up huge fields of wild flowers and fungi that were previously much harder to access. In some places the fire damage is very very disturbing and sad, but if you like being alone, like me, and enjoy rebirth and photography, coming here can be a very beautiful and centering experience.

Had the most epic day trip with Maggie at Sunny Cove! We paddled and did 2 hikes, one to a…read morewaterfall and the other to an old military fort. They were very organized, gave excellent instructions, had clean bathrooms, great lunch including hot soup! The equipment was all kept in good condition. Maggie was an excellent guide and fun to learn from! We definitely recommend & can't wait to return and do another trip!

Let me preface this by saying that this review is not in of itself indicative of what others may…read moreexperience since there are so many factors that come into play. The tour guides are perhaps the biggest factor that is in control by the company. The wildlife viewing and glacier kayaking experience is also dependent on how lucky nature views you. This of course is not this fault of the company, but may impact experience. With that long statement out of the way, let's talk about what happened during my excursion. To start, they go over the typical safety protocols to mitigate chances of issues that would occur. Then you embark on a roughly two hour ride to the kayaking destination. From there, you kayak about 4 miles to the glacier. It's just beautiful to enjoy the Alaskan waterfalls and viewpoints before arriving at the glacier. But once there, you're hit with the majestic beauty of the glacier. Due to safety reasons, we paddle until about 1 mile from the glacier, but it's big enough to be seen from a good ways away. If you're lucky you can see some ice calving. Then you enjoy some lunch from a spot near the glacier before embarking home. Along the way there and way back. The group was also fortunate to see some amazing wildlife! From porpoises to orcas, to whales, it was just a stroke of good luck! If you're in Seward, heck even Alaska, it is definitely worth taking this kayaking tour!