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Porcupine (Ak)
FSU.S. Forest Service — Seward · Alaska · Chugach National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Chugach National Forest |
| Location | Seward · Alaska · Chugach National Forest · 60.93118, -149.66400 · Map |
| Sites | 34 public sites counted from the federal listing — 23 rv nonelectric; 11 tent only nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 34 sites Water hookups at 0 of 34 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 34 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 34 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 46 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 28 sites · 30 ft: 18 sites · 35 ft: 16 sites · 40 ft: 8 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 1 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview 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. Recreation Popular activities include fishing, hiking, whitewater rafting and gold panning.
Gull Rock Trail offers excellent hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. It extends for 5.1 miles along the south shore of Turnagain Arm from the end of the Hope Highway to a rocky peninsula. Snow usually melts in the area by early May and the scenic trail leads visitors over gradual hills with occasional steep sections. Facilities 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. Natural Features The remote campground, surrounded by a mostly birch forest, sits beside Porcupine Creek on the south coast of Turnagain Arm. Turnagain Arm is a branch of the Cook Inlet, the waterway that divides the Kenai Peninsula from the mainland of Alaska. Nearby Attractions The town of Hope is considered the best preserved gold rush town in the region. Campers can head to town to explore the quaint historic streets and try their hand at gold panning.
Directions, from the listing
From Anchorage, go about 70 miles south on Seward Highway to the Hope cutoff. Bear right at 'Y' junction and continue 17.8 miles to the town of Hope. The campground is at the end of the road.
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Trip Card — Porcupine (Ak)
Seward · Alaska · Chugach National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Seward · Alaska · Chugach National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 46 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 34 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234110 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.