Cooper Creek South
Chugach National Forest — riverside, fishing
Location: SEWARD, AK, AK
Price: From $23 per night
Price range: $23–$33 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (68 reviews)
Season: May through October
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. 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.Sockeye (Red) salmon fishing is a po
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Dump Station, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cooper-creek-south to be notified when sites open up.
Cooper Creek South offers beautiful wooded terrain with mountain views along Cooper Creek and the Kenai River, featuring excellent sockeye salmon fishing and access to the 38-mile Resurrection Pass Trail. Campers consistently praise the attentive camp hosts and well-maintained grounds.
Wildlife alert: Brown bears, American black bears, moose, bald eagles, and porcupines are verified in the area—use bear-safe practices.
Insider tips for Cooper Creek South: Book early as a federal campground with limited 21 sites Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups Plan fishing trips on nearby Kenai and Russian Rivers for sockeye salmon
Skip Cooper Creek South if: You need RV hookups. You're visiting outside May-October. You prefer larger campgrounds with more availability.
Best time to visit Cooper Creek South: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Russian River (SEWARD, AK), Trout Lake Cabin (SEWARD, AK), Barber Cabin (Chugach National Forest, Ak) (SEWARD, AK), Quartz Creek Campground (SEWARD, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cooper Creek South
Cell signal at Cooper Creek South (SEWARD, AK): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
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.
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. 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.Sockeye (Red) salmon fishing is a popular activity on the nearby Kenai and Russian Rivers, and both boat and bank fishing offer excellent catches.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as a federal campground with limited 21 sites
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups
Plan fishing trips on nearby Kenai and Russian Rivers for sockeye salmon
Official operating season per verified data
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Anchorage, go south on Seward Highway to Sterling Highway. Turn towards Soldotna at the 'Y' junction. Cooper Creek Campground is at Milepost 50.7 of the Sterling Highway, on the opposite side of the river.
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- 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.
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