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COOPER CREEK SOUTH

federal · SEWARD, AK

Directions
  • dump station3.0 mi
  • fuel station2.0 mi

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About

Overview Located along Cooper Creek and the Kenai River, Cooper Creek South Campground presents a beautiful wooded area with sweeping mountain views within close proximity to many recreational opportunities. Recreation Sockeye (Red) salmon fishing is a popular activity on the nearby Kenai and Russian Rivers, and both boat and bank fishing offer excellent catches. The nearby Resurrection Pass Trail takes hikers and bikers on a 38-mile scenic adventure that climbs from 500 to 2,600 feet. Facilities Cooper Creek South offers about 20 campsites available for advanced reservation. Amenities include drinking water, vault toilets, picnic tables, campfire rings and dumpsters. Parking aprons are gravel and parking is limited. A dump station is available for a fee at nearby Quartz Creek Campground. Natural Features At an elevation of 400 feet, Cooper Creek South sits among a spruce and cottonwood forest. The Chugach National Forest covers 5 million acres and is comprised of arid tundra wilderness, jagged mountains, deep fjords, glacier-fed rivers and the Prince William Sound. Contact Info For local information, please call (907) 522-8368 or call (907) 288-3178 for general information.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • dump station

    Dump station

    3.0 mi
  • fuel station

    Grizzly Ridge

    2.0 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    3.0 mi
  • trailhead

    Trailhead

    0.2 mi
  • attraction

    Alaska Wildland Adventures

    0.4 mi
  • recreation site

    Boat launch

    2.5 mi

Contact & access

  • Seward Ranger District, 33599 Ranger Station Spur · SEWARD, AK 99664

Reservations & demand

August weekends are typically reserved about 65 days ahead.

Based on 87 Recreation.gov reservations (Oct 2023–Sep 2024). Historical demand — not live availability.

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Source and verification

Last verified: 10/11/2026

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