Quartz Creek Campground
Chugach National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: SEWARD, AK, AK
Price: From $23 per night
Price range: $23–$33 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (185 reviews)
Season: May through October
Quartz Creek Campground is tucked between Kenai Lake and Quartz Creek in Cooper Landing, Alaska. Boating, hiking, nature-viewing and fishing are popular pastimes at this family-friendly campground, where most campsites offer sweeping views of the lake. At an elevation of 500 feet, the campground is relatively flat with small spruce trees dotting the area.For local information, please call (907) 522-8368 or call (907) 288-3178 for general information.The campground provides a boat ramp to access
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale
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Family-friendly campground with 44 paved, level sites offering sweeping views of Kenai Lake, the third largest lake on the Kenai Peninsula. Popular for boating, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing with amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, drinking water, and a boat launch.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Mountain Goat, Belted Kingfisher, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Mallard, Common Merganser
Insider tips for Quartz Creek Campground: Book reservations online early—this is a popular federal campground Several campsites offer direct access to Kenai Lake and Quartz Creek for fishing Entire campground is paved with flat, level sites suitable for RVs without hookups
Skip Quartz Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You plan to visit outside May-October—seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Quartz Creek Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Crescent Lake Cabin (SEWARD,, AK), Cooper Creek South (SEWARD, AK), Trout Lake Cabin (SEWARD, AK), Crescent Saddle Cabin (SEWARD, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Quartz Creek Campground
Cell signal at Quartz Creek Campground (SEWARD, AK): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Quartz Creek Campground is tucked between Kenai Lake and Quartz Creek in Cooper Landing, Alaska. Boating, hiking, nature-viewing and fishing are popular pastimes at this family-friendly campground, where most campsites offer sweeping views of the lake. At an elevation of 500 feet, the campground is relatively flat with small spruce trees dotting the area.For local information, please call (907) 522-8368 or call (907) 288-3178 for general information.The campground provides a boat ramp to access the expansive lake.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook reservations online early
this is a popular federal campground
Several campsites offer direct access to Kenai Lake and Quartz Creek for fishing
Entire campground is paved with flat, level sites suitable for RVs without hookups
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Getting there →
From Anchorage, Alaska, take Seward Highway to Sterling Highway south for 100 miles and turn onto Quartz Creek Road before reaching Kenai Lake.
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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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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