Russian River Campground
This large campground has 83 sites, paved roads and spurs, but no hookups. It also offers water, flush toilets, tables, fire pits, and dumpsters.
ATTENTION: Campers Using Tents or Soft-sided Trailers - Be Bear Aware
Bears have damaged tents and soft-sided trailers within Russian River Campground in the past. For your safety and the safety of others, please store all attractants - food, garbage, hygiene items, and anything with a smell - in a hard-sided vehicle or in the storage locker provided on site.
Be aware that bear incidents within the Campground may trigger immediate prohibitions on tent and soft-sided vehicle camping. If issued, an Emergency Order will require campers using these types of shelters to vacate the Campground.
Active Alerts
Reservations
Make Reservations HereAdvance reservations are optional but recommended at this extremely popular campground.
Visit 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 Seward 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
Campgrounds are generally open from mid-May to September 30th. The stay limit at Russian River from June 10 to August 20 is three days.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $23 per night
Double Site: $33 per night
Single sites: $23
Double sites: $33
Be aware that Recreation.gov adds a booking fee in addition to the camping fees.
Parking Fees at Russian River
- Russian River 12hr Parking $14/vehicle
- Russian River Trailhead $14/vehicle (no fee for Russian Lakes Tr cabin renters)
- Russian River 12hr Overflow $5/vehicle
- Russian River 24hr Overflow $10/vehicle
Address: 33599 Ranger Station Spur (mile marker 23.5) Seward, AK 99664
Phone: (907) 288-3178
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Closed 12:00 to 1:00pm; Closed on weekends (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: mailroom_r10_chugach@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 60.4835126
Longitude: -149.9734863
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
VAULT TOILETWater
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Biking - Road Cycling
Fishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream Info
Visitors can fish the Russian River for rainbow trout and sockeye and coho salmon during the open seasons. Visit the Alaska Department of Fish & Game's website to review fishing regulations and purchase a license.
Note: Salmon fish counts are monitored throughout Alaska and determine the daily limits for sport, commercial and subsistence fishing. Any person fishing in Alaska should be aware that the limits are subject to change and/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.
