Tenderfoot Creek
Chugach National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: SEWARD, AK, AK
Price: From $23 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (50 reviews)
Season: May through October
Tenderfoot Creek Campground unveils views of the surrounding mountains from every direction and offers campsites that face the edge of a glistening lake. Perched along Summit Lake on the Eastern Kenai Peninsula of Alaska, Tenderfoot Creek provides an ideal destination for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, hiking and wildlife watching. Campers may experience morning wakeup calls from loons or view bald eagles fishing in the clear waters.
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
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/tenderfoot-creek to be notified when sites open up.
Summit Lake location offers mountain views and lake-facing campsites ideal for fishing, kayaking, and wildlife watching. Campers praise the well-maintained facilities and clean bathrooms.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Brown Bear, Common Porcupine, Barrow's Goldeneye, and Mallard present in area. Loons and bald eagles commonly observed.
Insider tips for Tenderfoot Creek: Book early—this is a popular federal campground Bring a self-contained RV as no hookups available From Anchorage, travel south 81 miles on Seward Highway and turn at milepost 46 before Summit Lake Lodge
Skip Tenderfoot Creek if: You need RV hookups. You prefer year-round camping—seasonal May through October only. Highway noise is a concern—campground located near busy road with rumble strips.
Best time to visit Tenderfoot Creek: July — Mid-week July visits confirmed spacious sites suitable for large tents with freshly cleaned facilities.
Nearby campgrounds: Devils Pass Cabin (SEWARD, AK), Granite Creek (GIRDWOOD, AK), Fox Creek Cabin (Ak) (SEWARD, AK), East Creek Cabin (SEWARD, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Tenderfoot Creek
Cell signal at Tenderfoot Creek (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.
Tenderfoot Creek Campground unveils views of the surrounding mountains from every direction and offers campsites that face the edge of a glistening lake. Perched along Summit Lake on the Eastern Kenai Peninsula of Alaska, Tenderfoot Creek provides an ideal destination for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, hiking and wildlife watching. Campers may experience morning wakeup calls from loons or view bald eagles fishing in the clear waters.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Bring a self-contained RV as no hookups available
From Anchorage, travel south 81 miles on Seward Highway and turn at milepost 46 before Summit Lake Lodge
Mid-week July visits confirmed spacious sites suitable for large tents with freshly cleaned facilities
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Anchorage, go south on Seward Highway approximately 81 miles to Summit Lake. Turn at milepost 46 before Summit Lake Lodge.
Campground entrance
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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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