Cooper Creek South
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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 21 |
| Host/management | 9 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
21 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | People / vehicles | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | COOP | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | |
| 003 | COOP | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | |
| 004 | COOP | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | |
| 005 | COOP | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | |
| 006 | COOP | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | |
| 007 | COOP | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | |
| 008 | COOP | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | |
| 009 | COOP | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | |
| 011 | COOP | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | 8 / 1 | |
| 012 | COOP | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | 8 / 1 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 99 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Accessibility | Sites XXX, 001, 010 are listed accessible |
Cooper Creek South offers about 20 campsites available for advanced reservation. Amenities include drinking water, vault toilets, picnic tables, campfire rings and dumpsters. Parking aprons are gravel and parking is limited. A dump station is available for a fee at nearby Quartz Creek Campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Chugach National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations are made through Recreation.gov (1-877-444-6777) and are required and recommended for summer season camping. |
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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.
| Nearest town | Seward, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 60.4836° N, 149.8822° W · Directions ↗ |
Explore
Video
Cooper Creek North and South 360° Campground Tour | Cooper Landing | Alaska
Worth a stop
- 11.5 miTern Lake Day Use Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miStetson Creek Trail ↗4.6 mi trail · hiking
- 1 miBean Creek Trail ↗5 mi trail · hiking, bike, snowmobile, snowshoe and 1 more
- 2.4 miResurrection Pass Trail ↗73.7 mi trail · hiking, snowmobile, snowshoe, ski · national_recreation_or_other
- 2.8 miRussian Lakes Trail ↗21.8 mi trail · hiking, bike
- 3.1 miSlaughter Gulch Trail0.8 mi trail · hiking
- 3.4 miRussian River Angler Access Tr0.2 mi trail · hiking
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, which overlaps Chugach National Forest.
- inKenai National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 1,943,006 acres
- inChugach National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 6,244,689 acres
- 3.5 miKenai Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Fish and Wildlife Service · 1,354,247 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Cooper Landing Historic DistrictHistoric district · Cooper Landing · 1.7 mi
- Cooper Landing Post OfficeBuilding · Cooper Landing · 1.7 mi
Natural features
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.
Recreation
Sockeye (Red) salmon fishing is a popular activity on the nearby Kenai and Russian Rivers, and both boat and bank fishing offer excellent catches. The nearby Resurrection Pass Trail takes hikers and bikers on a 38-mile scenic adventure that climbs from 500 to 2,600 feet.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Cooper Creek South?
Sites at Cooper Creek South are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations are made through Recreation.gov (1-877-444-6777) and are required and recommended for summer season camping. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Cooper Creek South?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Cooper Creek South open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Cooper Creek South have?
30 sites, including 21 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Cooper Creek South?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Cooper Creek South?
A dump station is available for a fee at nearby Quartz Creek Campground.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Cooper Creek South?
Sites XXX, 001, and 010 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Cooper Creek South?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Cooper Creek South?
Sockeye (Red) salmon fishing is a popular activity on the nearby Kenai and Russian Rivers, and both boat and bank fishing offer excellent catches. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Cooper Creek South?
Seward, Alaska.
Source: Getting there
What if Cooper Creek South is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Russian River (3.1 mi), Quartz Creek Campground (5.3 mi, partly first-come), and Crescent Creek Campground (6.9 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby