What are the hours and season for Porcupine (Ak)?

Porcupine (Ak) is open May through October. Check-in: 2:00 PM. Check-out: 12:00 PM.

How do I book a campsite at Porcupine (Ak)?

Porcupine (Ak) is a federal campground — book at Recreation.gov (search "Porcupine (Ak)"). Sites are released 6 months in advance and sell out quickly. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/porcupine-ak to be notified the moment a site opens up.

Porcupine (Ak)

Chugach National Forest — fishing, hiking

Seward, AK4.4 (87)

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Porcupine Campground is located in the Chugach National Forest in south-central Alaska near the town of Hope. Visitors have a prime location to watch windsurfers in the bay and spot Beluga whales from the scenic overlook.Porcupine boasts an impressive scenic overlook of Turnagain Arm. Firewood is sold on-site and the campground provides an accessible vault toilet, drinking water from a hand well, fire rings, a dumpster and picnic tables.The remote campground, surrounded by a mostly birch forest, sits beside Porcupine Creek on the south coast of Turnagain Arm.

Things to do nearby

Chugach National ForestGull Rock Trail

Best For

AnglersHikersWildlife watchersFamilies

Site Types

TentRV

Amenities

Fire Rings

Picnic Tables

Vault Toilets

Drinking Water

Fishing

Firewood for Sale

Check-in

2:00 PM

Check-out

12:00 PM

Season

May through October

Max/site

6 people

Known Issues

Federal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.

Cancellation Policy

Recreation.gov: full refund if cancelled 7+ days before arrival. $10 cancellation fee applies.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Porcupine (Ak) cost per night?+

Porcupine (Ak) costs $23 per night depending on site type and season. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.

What season is Porcupine (Ak) open?+

Porcupine (Ak) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Does Porcupine (Ak) have hookups?+

No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.

What is the maximum RV length at Porcupine (Ak)?+

Porcupine (Ak) can accommodate RVs up to 46 feet long.

How do I make reservations at Porcupine (Ak)?+

Porcupine (Ak) is a federal campground — reservations open 6 months in advance at Recreation.gov. Sites sell out quickly. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.

How far is Porcupine (Ak) from the nearest town?+

Porcupine (Ak) is located in Seward, AK. Check the map above for distance to nearby services.

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