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Bertha Creek Campground

Chugach National Forest — hiking

Location: Girdwood, AK, AK

Price: From $19 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/bertha-creek-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Bertha Creek offers an affordable first-come, first-served camping option in Girdwood with access to hiking, wildlife viewing, and mountain biking activities. Located on the scenic Seward Highway with basic amenities including fire rings and picnic tables.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear and Brown Bear present in area; also Moose sightings within 8km radius

Insider tips for Bertha Creek Campground: First-come, first-served only—arrive early to secure one of 2 tent sites Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for Scan and Pay QR code option Located at mile post 65.4 on Seward Highway, 61.6 miles south of Anchorage

Skip Bertha Creek Campground if: You need hookups—no hookups available. You require advance reservations—first-come, first-served basis only. You plan to visit outside May-October seasonal window.

Best time to visit Bertha Creek Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Granite Creek (GIRDWOOD, AK), Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop Group Campground (Girdwood, AK), Spencer Bench Cabin (Girdwood, AK), Tenderfoot Creek (SEWARD, AK).

Cell Phone Coverage at Bertha Creek Campground

Cell signal at Bertha Creek Campground (Girdwood, AK): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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    Girdwood, AK, AK★ 4 (0 reviews)From $19/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

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    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    HookupsNo hookups.
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

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    Essentials
    Fire Rings
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    Picnic Tables
    Family & Pets
    Vault Toilets

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    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need hookups—no hookups available✕ You require advance reservations—first-come, first-served basis only✕ You plan to visit outside May-October seasonal window

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    First-come, first-served only

    arrive early to secure one of 2 tent sites

    Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival for Scan and Pay QR code option

    Located at mile post 65.4 on Seward Highway, 61.6 miles south of Anchorage

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally May through October only

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    4G · 0%
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    4G · 0%
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    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: American Black Bear and Brown Bear present in area; also Moose sightings within 8km radius

    Location

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    Bertha Creek Campground can be found at mile post 65.4 of the Seward Highway. The campground is 61.6 miles south of Anchorage and 65.4 miles north of Seward.

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    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Chugach National Forest fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Chugach National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

    Frequently asked questions

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    How much does Bertha Creek Campground cost per night?+
    Bertha Creek Campground costs $19 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Bertha Creek Campground open?+
    Bertha Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Bertha Creek Campground have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Bertha Creek Campground?+
    Bertha Creek Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Bertha Creek Campground?+
    Bertha Creek Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Bertha Creek Campground?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Bertha Creek Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Bertha Creek Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
    Bertha Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $19 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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