Camping near Seward

Mountains, a tranquil ocean bay, and abundant wildlife make Seward an idyllic camping destination.

United States
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Alaska
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Seward

Popular camping styles for Seward

Top camping destinations

Kachemak Bay State Park and State Wilderness Park

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Chickaloon

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Chugach National Forest

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Kenai River Special Management Area

2 top campgrounds near Seward

Bear Necessities Cottages Campground

9 sites · Lodging, Tents10 acres · Seward, AK

Come and experience the tranquility of our cottages nestled in the trees in beautiful Seward, Alaska. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway or a longer retreat, our cozy cottages provide the perfect escape. Immerse yourself in the peaceful surroundings. Right away you are surrounded by nature and wildlife. Explore the nearby hiking trails, go fishing or kayaking in the crystal-clear rivers, take one of our many site-viewing and animal viewing cruises or simply relax in your private cottage and soak in the Alaskan nature. At Bear Necessities Cottages, we pride ourselves on providing a comfortable and memorable stay for all of our guests. We are family owned and operated and dedicated to ensuring that your visit is everything you imagined and more. We live on site so you always have someone close by.

Kayak In, Backcountry Yurt Camp

1 site · Lodging2 acres · Crown Point, AK

We offer overnight stays in an Alaskan made backcountry yurt located on stunning Grant Lake, a 1 mile kayak and 1 mile hike from Moose Pass, Alaska. Moose Pass is an hour and a half South of Anchorage, just 30 miles from Seward and Kenai Fjords National Park. Access to the yurt requires boating to the trailhead. It's not for everyone, as it does require basic backcounty knowledge, preparedness for potential wildlife encounters and an ability to kayak and pack your own equipment in and out of the area. However, if you're comfortable with that, we are able to provide certain gear if you just aren't travelling with your personal equipment. Once at camp, our overnight yurt guests have included access to our kayaks for paddling around Grant Lake from the designated time of Check-In until the time of Check-Out each day. The yurt sleeps up to five guests in one double and three twin beds. There is a coleman stove up at camp with some basic pots and pans, a cast iron woodstove and a nice handmade spruce table for a good game of cards or some board games.

Nearby parks

Explore the area’s public lands.

96%

(46)

Chugach National Forest

Tatitlek, Alaska

100%

(1)

Caines Head State Recreation Area

Lowell Point, Alaska

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(1)

Thumb Cove State Marine Park

Lowell Point, Alaska

Sandspit Point State Marine Park

Lowell Point, Alaska

Sunny Cove State Marine Park

Lowell Point, Alaska

Safety Cove State Marine Park

Lowell Point, Alaska

Camping near Seward guide

Overview

On the southern end of the famous Kenai Peninsula, Seward encompasses the best of Alaska with a collision of marine and mountainous environments. Whales patrol the near shore waters while seals and puffins lounge on shorelines between swims. Camping opportunities are numerous in and around Seward, which serves as the perfect jumping-off point for visits to Kenai Fjords National Park and the Exit Glacier, plus fishing charters and hiking trips. Surrounded by wild landscapes, this port town offers no shortage of stunning views and recreation for all levels of Alaskan adventure seekers.

Where to go

Kenai Fjords National Park

Kenai Fjords National Park encompasses more than a half-million acres of wild country to the west of town. Cruises open access to remote shorelines and use Seward as a jumping-off point. Loaded with glaciers, fjords, and islands, the possibilities for adventure are endless here.

Exit Glacier

Very few glaciers have convenient road access and Exit Glacier is one of the best. Located within minutes of Seward, this is a must-visit glacier where you can stand at the overlook or hike to the ground level for a closeup view. Guided ice climbing tours are available.

Mt. Marathon Trail

Test your hiking abilities on the 4.5-mile Mt. Marathon trail. Famous for its role in a grueling adventure race, this hike is much shorter than that full race but still steep and challenging. It begins on a Jeep trail through a rugged valley, climbs a steep slope to a moderate bench, then winds and climbs to the peak where views of the bay and surrounding mountains await.

Resurrection Bay

Explore the waterfront and take advantage of water taxi services to reach more remote trailheads, rental cabins, and yurts with no road access. Resurrection Bay is ripe with water-based opportunities, and travelers who pack light and are willing to go off-grid can reach some amazing locations in the bayby water.

When to go

Accessible year-round, Seward is a small community connected to the road system—visitors can reach town via Highway 9 on the Kenai Peninsula. June, July, and August are the best months for exploring the Kenai Fjords National Park by water and for general hiking in mild weather conditions. The bay in Seward is protected by mountains, but winter still delivers storms that make for rough sea conditions and very cold weather. Even still, winter can be desirable for skiing, as trails remain accessible from town.