Seward Highway in Alaska.

The Seward Highway has received designation as an All-American Road by the Federal Highway Administration.
The Seward Highway, Route. 1 from Anchorage to Tern Lake, and then Route. 9 from the Tern Lake junction with the Sterling Highway on down to Seward. The highway leaves Anchorage on the 127-mile drive to Seward following the rocky edge of mountain peaks above a surging ocean fjord. Abundant wildlife and unfolding views often slow cars. Later, the road climbs through high mountain passes above the tree line, tracing sparkling alpine lakes. Alaska's best trail hikes are here.

Between Anchorage, Alaska and Seward, this well-traveled route hugs the steep flanks of the Chugach Mountains along Turnagain Arm, passes Portage Glacier, winds through Turnagain Pass in the rugged and scenic Kenai Mountains and offers excellent wildlife viewing and sport fishing opportunities. Towns along the way include Anchorage, Indian, Bird Creek, Girdwood, Portage, Whittier, Moose Pass and Seward Alaska.

Anchorage RV Parks

Ship Creek Landings RV Park:
Anchorage,  907-277-0877

Highlander Camper Park:
Anchorage,  907-277-2407

Centennial & Lions Campground:  
8300 Glenn Hwy. Anchorage.

Anchorage RV Park:  
1200 North Muldoon Road  
Anchorage   800-400-PARK

Golden Nugget Camper Park:  
4100 DeBarr Road  
Anchorage   800-449-2012

Johns Motel & RV Park:  
3543 Mountain View Drive  
Anchorage   800-278-4332

Seward Highway Campgrounds

Bird Creek Campground: mile 101.0 Seward Alaska Highway, About 20 miles southeast of Anchorage along Turnagain Arm is Bird Creek Campground. This is a popular camping and day use area with fishermen from Anchorage. 28 campsites, picnic area, firepits, toilets, campground host. Excellent fishing is available in the creek for pink and silver salmon, in season. Caution: the tidal flats are extremely dangerous. Silt in Turnagain arm is like quick sand and once you get stuck your chances of survival become very slim. Activities available include, Fishing, walking, sunsets and whale watching.

Portage Glacier Road has a couple small campgrounds available. The turn off for Portage Valley Road and the Begich, Boggs Visitor Center is located approximately 50 miles south of Anchorage or 77 miles north of Seward on the New Seward Highway #1. Turn onto Portage Valley Road and go approximately 5 miles to the end. Note: Portage Glacier is no longer visible from the Visitor Center, due to its retreat, the face of the glacier is still partially in Portage Lake and can be seen from a Portage Glacier Cruise.
Williwaw Campground Portage Glacier Road. From Anchorage go 55 miles south on Seward highway to the Portage Glacier Road turnoff located at milepost 78.9. The campground is located at mile 4.1 of the Portage Glacier Road. The turn-off is located just after the rail road loading area and then across the bridge over the Portage River. Reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance. Check for available campsites at Williwaw Campground as reservations are needed here.
Begich, Boggs Visitor Center: Built on the remnants of a terminal moraine left by Portage Glacier, the Visitor Center is staffed with Forest Service interpreters available to answer questions, assist with trip planning, and provide programs on the historical and natural wonders of the valley.
The award-winning film, "Voices From the Ice" is shown hourly and provides a spectacular view of many glaciers and wildlife. The visitor center currently houses exhibits demonstrating "glaciers on the move" with insight into the retreat of Portage glacier.

Bertha Creek Campground in Turnagain Pass, this is a small semi secluded campground with 12 sites suitable for vehicle camping and tents (no RV’s it's just to small and tight). Bertha Creek Campground is located 61.5 miles south of Anchorage along the Seward highway just past the Turnagain Pass summit. No reservations are taken for the Bertha Creek Campground. There is a user pay station at the entrance to the campground the current fee is $9 a night. The campground is located near Sixmile creek, which provides Class V whitewater opportunities for rafts and kayaks.

Granite Creek Campground is located 64 miles south of Anchorage along the Seward highway. Granite Creek Campground has available 19 sites, most beside the creek, suitable for RV’s, trailers and tents. Wildlife include black and brown bears, moose, mountain goats, snowshoe hair, spruce grouse and ptarmigan. Goats can be seen on the peaks in the area. Hunting is regulated, permits available. Fishing for small Dolly Varden is available in Granite Creek near the campground. Campground is located near Sixmile creek, which provides Class V whitewater opportunities for rafts and kayaks. There is a user pay station at the entrance to the campground. The current fee is $9 a night for any unreserved sites. Reservations are accepted at www.reserveusa.com

Tenderfoot Creek Campground located on Summit Lake. Popular activities include fishing, canoeing, kayaking and hiking. Located approximately 81 miles south on Seward Highway on Summit Lake. Turn at milepost 46 beside Summit Lake Lodge. This is a fun and popular family campground great for canoeing and hiking. Caution needs to be exercised as bears do frequent the area.

Ptarmigan Creek Campground 16 campsites, located approximately 100 miles south of Anchorage on Seward Highway near Crown Point. Turn at approximately Milepost 23 into campground. Enterance from the highway is well marked - Alaska State Parks Sign. Campground located in a wooded area with mountain views. Popular activities include fishing for dolly and rainbow trout and day hiking to Ptarmigan Lake. Another bear area, all food should be stored in your vehicle.

Trail River Campground is located between the Trail River and Kenai Lake. Enterance is located approximately 100 miles south of Anchorage on Seward Highway near Crown Point. Turn at Milepost 24.2 on Trail River Road for 2 miles to campground. Note: There is a park closure in effect for the 2005 2006 season due to impending construction. Group site is available for reservations. This campground has first-come, first served sites for the meantime. For more information about the park, please call 907-522-8368. Photo on left taken in the group camping area June 2005.

Seward Military Resort: (800) 770-1858   The ultimate Alaskan Retreat (Open Year Round) for Military, Retirees, Federal Employees their families and guests. 56 motel rooms, 12 town houses, 1 log cabin, 40 RV sites, 10 tent sites. Fishing charters & Wildlife cruises. Winter activities include snowmachine trips and cross country skiing. Free cross country ski rental from Outdoor Rec at Ft. Richardson with your confirmed reservation at the Seward Military Resort!

Millers Landing, Seward Alaska:
Reservations: 1-866-541-5739
Alaska Campground and RV Park located in the heart of Seward Alaska’s hiking, fishing, boating, kayaking, and fishing charters. Primitive tent camping to full RV hookups. Hot shower facilities. Located near Seward hotels, gift shops, glacier tour charters, Kenai Fjord Tours and more. This is one of our favorite locations for silver salmon fishing from the beach in the Seward Area. Also a great location to base some beach hikes out to Canes Head and more. Seward has oodles of beach parks but Millers Landing just offers more then most for the tourist to see and do while in the Seward area.

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