Granite Creek Campground
This is a small loop campground with 18 sites on the banks of Granite Creek. Bring your RV or tent. It offers a vault toilet, hand driven water pump, dumpster, picnic tables, fire rings, bear lockers. It is located about 66 miles south of Anchorage on the Seward highway, about 1 mile past the Johnson Pass North INHT Trailhead.
Reservations
Make Reservations HereVisit Recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777 (overseas: 518-885-3639) to check availability and make a reservation. Reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance. Fees are charged during the summer season.
Reservations made on Recreation.gov are non-transferable through a third party to prevent abuse, and unauthorized sale and resale. If necessary, work through Recreation.gov to adjust reservations. Contact the Glacier Ranger District office for questions regarding location-specific policy.
If you cannot use your reservation, please modify or cancel your reservation to make space for others.
General Information
Late spring to early fall
Generally campgrounds are open from mid-May to September 30th. The stay limit is 14 days.
$19/night. A non-refundable service fee will be added to each reservation by Recreation.gov
Contact Name: Glacier Ranger District
Contact Phone: (907) 783-3242
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 60.72516149
Longitude: -149.2916244
Directions
Campground is located 64 miles south of Anchorage along the Seward highway.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Fishing - River/Stream Info
Fishing for small Dolly Varden is available in Granite Creek near the campground. Visit the Alaska Department of Fish & Game's website to review fishing regulations.
Salmon fish counts are monitored throughout Alaska and determine the daily limits for sport, commercial and subsistence fishing. All persons fishing the Russian River should be aware that the limits are subject to change or restriction depending on the fish count.
Emergency orders, often restricting the harvest of king salmon, can be issued at any time and have the same force and effect as law. Be sure to check the ADF&G's Emergency Order and Press Releases page prior to fishing.
Boating - Non-Motorized Info
Granite Creek Campground is located near Sixmile creek, which provides Class V whitewater opportunities for rafts and kayaks.
Viewing WildlifeViewing Wildlife Info
Goats can be seen in the surrounding peaks. Other wildlife includes ptarmigan, grouse, bear, and moose.