Kenai Fjords National Park - Camping

Exit Glacier Campground

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Open All Year

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Exit Glacier has a 12-site walk in tent-campground. Sites are available on a first-come first-served basis. There are no reservations or camping fees. There is a fourteen day stay limit. The campground frequently fills by early evening in July and August.

Nearby Campgrounds

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Camping is also available in Chugach National Forest, through the City of Seward Parks and Recreation Department and at several area private campgrounds.

Public Use Cabins

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Three rustic public use cabins, Aialik, Holgate, and North Arm, are available on the Kenai Fjords Coast during the summer months (from late May through mid-September).

Willow cabin at Exit Glacier, is available once Exit Glacier road is snow covered in late fall through approximately early April.

Campgrounds you can reserve online

Dale Clemens Cabin Campground

Mileage:5 mi

Description: Click here for more cabin information and maps. Winter travelers need to be able to evaluate avalanche and over-ice travel conditions. Closed to motorized vehicles from 4/30 to 11/30. Closed to horse/pack stock from 4/1 to 6/30. Three consecutive days maximum per person 5/15 through 8/31. No commercial use. The person holding the reservation must be 18. Maximum group size alowed is 8. Treat or boil water before consumption. Cabin is equipped with wooden bunks (4 single bunks in the loft have pads), table, benches, a propane heater, a propane light, and an outhouse. It sleeps 4 comfortably. It has no mattresses or cooking utensils. Cabin users should bring sleeping bags & pads, cookstove, cooking gear, and food. Propane may not be available. Bicycle and horse use is not recommended due to numerous rock steps, cross overs and water bars, narrow boardwalks (12") and fragile alpine vegetation. For information on access and regulations pertaining to this cabin, trail conditions, safety precautions and Leave No Trace Outdoor Skills and Ethics, please contact the District Office at 907-224-3374. Click here: to visit the Forest Service website for more information. Effective November 17, 2003, reservations for Alaska cabins will be subject to a new policy allowing only one change per reservation. A change in reservation is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation. After one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the reservation and at a later time, re-book the new dates. This policy has been established to assure that reservations for cabins are fair and equitable for everyone.
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Crow Pass Cabin Campground

Mileage:12 mi

Description: Click here for more cabin information and maps. Cabin is equipped with wooden bunks, table, benches, and an outside toilet. Mattresses or cooking utensils are not provided. Cabin users should bring their own sleeping bags, pads, cook stoves, cooking gear and food. There is no stove for heat. Effective November 17, 2003, reservations for Alaska cabins will be subject to a new policy allowing only one change per reservation. A change in reservation is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation. After one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the reservation and at a later time, re-book the new dates. This policy has been established to assure that reservations for cabins are fair and equitable for everyone.
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Resurrection River Cabin Campground

Mileage:12 mi

Description: Click here for more cabin information and maps. Cabin is equipped with wooden bunks, table, benches, a stove for heat, and an outhouse. Mattresses or cooking utensils are not provided. Cabin users should bring their own sleeping bags, pads, cook stoves, cooking gear and food. Occasionally poor weather can result in extended stays, and cabin users should be prepared for this. Effective November 17, 2003, reservations for Alaska cabins will be subject to a new policy allowing only one change per reservation. A change in reservation is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation. After one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the reservation and at a later time, re-book the new dates. This policy has been established to assure that reservations for cabins are fair and equitable for everyone.
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Ptarmigan Creek Campground

Mileage:20 mi

Description: Campground located in a wooded area with mountain views. Popular activities include fishing for dolly and rainbow trout and day hiking to Ptarmigan Lake. Firewood is sold at the campground.
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Lower Paradise Lake Cabin Campground

Mileage:21 mi

Description: Click here for more cabin information and maps. Floatplane access ONLY cabin. Winter travelers need to be able to evaluate avalanche and over-ice travel conditions. Extremely difficult winter access. Treat or boil water before consumption. The person holding the reservation must be at least 18 years of age. No commercial use allowed. Access by floatplane only in the summer months. Maximum group size allowed is 8. Cabin is equipped with wooden bunks, table, benches, a stove for heat, a boat and an outside toilet. It sleeps 4 comfortably. It does not have potable water, electricity, mattresses, or cooking utensils. Cabin users should bring their own sleeping bags, pads, cook stoves, cooking gear and food. For information on access and regulations pertaining to this cabin, safety precautions, and Leave No Trace Outdoor Skills and Ethics, please contact the District Office at 907-224-3374. Click here to visit the Forest Service website for more information. Effective November 17, 2003, reservations for Alaska cabins will be subject to a new policy allowing only one change per reservation. A change in reservation is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation. After one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the reservation and at a later time, re-book the new dates. This policy has been established to assure that reservations for cabins are fair and equitable for everyone.
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Trail River Campground

Mileage:21 mi

Description: Campground is located between the Trail River and Kenai Lake. Restroom facilities are provided. Firewood is sold at the campground. Gates are open until snow is too deep to drive in wooded area. Campground may be open before and after the reservation season depending on snow.
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Upper Russian Lake Cabin Campground

Mileage:22 mi

Description: Click here for more cabin information and maps. Winter travelers need to be able to evaluate avalanche and ice conditions. Motorized access is available only in winter (12/1 to 4/30) and only from the Snug Harbor Road Trailhead. The Russian Lakes Trail is closed year round to motorized vehicles from the Lower Russian Lakes Trailhead to Upper Russian Lake Cabin. Closed to horse/pack stock from 4/1 to 6/30. 3 consecutive days maximum per person from 5/15 through 8/31. Maximum group size allowed is 8. Treat or boil water before consumption. For trail conditions, safety precautions, and Leave No Trace Outdoor Skills and Ethics, please contact the District Office at 907-224-3374. The person holding the reservation must be 18. No commercial use allowed. Cabin is equipped with wooden bunks, table, benches, a stove for heat, and an outside toilet. Mattresses or cooking utensils are not provided. Cabin users should bring their own sleeping bags, pads, cook stoves, cooking gear and food. Click here to visit the Forest Service website for more information. Effective November 17, 2003, reservations for Alaska cabins will be subject to a new policy allowing only one change per reservation. A change in reservation is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation. After one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the reservation and at a later time, re-book the new dates. This policy has been established to assure that reservations for cabins are fair and equitable for everyone.
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Crescent Saddle Cabin Campground

Mileage:23 mi

Description: Click here for more cabin information and maps. This is the Crescent Saddle Cabin located on the south central shore of Crescent Lake, NOT the Crescent Lake Cabin on the west side of the lake. Summer access may be difficult from the west end. The creek crossing on the north end of Crescent Lake is not bridged and may be difficult to cross during high water. The entire primitive trail is not recommended for small children. Winter travelers need to be able to evaluate avalanche and over-ice travel conditions. Closed to motorized vehicles May 1 to November 30. Closed to horse/pack stock from 4/1 to 6/30. For information on access and regulations pertaining to this cabin, trail conditions, safety precautions and Leave No Trace Outdoor Skills and Ethics, please contact the Seward Ranger District at 907-224-3374. Maximum stay per reservation limited to 3 nights from 5/15 to 8/31. No commercial use. The person holding the reservation must be 18. Maximum group size allowed is 8. Treat or boil water before consumption. Cabin is equipped with wooden bunks, table, benches, a wood stove for heat, and an outhouse. It sleeps 4 comfortably. It does not have potable water, electricity, mattresses, or cooking utensils. Cabin users should bring sleeping bags & pads, cook stove, cooking gear, and food. Click here to visit the Forest Service website for more information. Effective November 17, 2003, reservations for Alaska cabins will be subject to a new policy allowing only one change per reservation. A change in reservation is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation. After one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the reservation and at a later time, re-book the new dates. This policy has been established to assure that reservations for cabins are fair and equitable for everyone.
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Upper Paradise Lake Cabin Campground

Mileage:23 mi

Description: Click here for more cabin information and maps. Floatplane access ONLY cabin. Winter travelers need to be able to evaluate avalanche and over-ice travel conditions. The person holding the reservation must be at least 18 years of age. No Commercial use allowed. Treat or boil water before consumption. The cabin sleeps 4 comfortably. Access by floatplane only. Maximum group size is 8. Access is extremely difficult in winter. Cabin is equipped with wooden bunks, table, benches, a stove for heat, and an outside toilet. Mattresses or cooking utensils are not provided. Cabin users should bring their own sleeping bags, pads, cook stoves, cooking gear and food. For information on access and regulations pertaining to this cabin, safety precautions and Leave No Trace Outdoor Skills and Ethics, please contact the District Office at 907-224-3374. Click here to visit the Forest Service website for more information. Effective November 17, 2003, reservations for Alaska cabins will be subject to a new policy allowing only one change per reservation. A change in reservation is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation. After one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the reservation and at a later time, re-book the new dates. This policy has been established to assure that reservations for cabins are fair and equitable for everyone.
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Aspen Flats Cabin Campground

Mileage:25 mi

Description: Click here for more cabin information and maps. Winter travelers need to be able to evaluate avalanche and over-ice travel conditions. For more current travel conditions call the Seward Ranger District at (907)224-3374. Winter and summer motorized access is prohibited. Closed to horse/pack stock from 4/1 to 6/30. Three consecutive days maximum per person from 5/15 to 8/31. No commercial use. The person holding the reservation must be 18. Maximum group size allowed is 8. Treat or boil water before consumption. Cabin is equipped with wooden bunks, table, benches, heating stove, and an outside toilet. It sleeps 4 comfortably, maximum of 8. It has no mattresses or cooking utensils. Cabin users should bring sleeping bags and pads, cookstove, cooking gear, and food. There is no potable water, electricity, or cut firewood provided. For information on access and regulations pertaining to this cabin, trail conditions, safety precautions, and Leave No Trace Outdoor Skills and Ethics, please contact the District Office at 907-224-3374, or visit our website here for more information. Effective November 17, 2003, reservations for Alaska cabins will be subject to a new policy allowing only one change per reservation. A change in reservation is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation. After one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the reservation and at a later time, re-book the new dates. This policy has been established to assure that reservations for cabins are fair and equitable for everyone.
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Note: All mileage numbers are "as the crow flies"