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Trail River Campground

This campground has 91 sites, including 1 group area, and one loop for large RVs. There are no hook ups. It offers water, toilets, tables, fire pits, dumpsters, volleyball, and horseshoe area (not available if group area is reserved).

Reservations

Make Reservations Here

Reservations are optional but recommended. Visit Recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777 (overseas: 518-885-3639) to check availability and make a reservation.

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.

Reserve a site at Trail River Campground

The maximum consecutive stay for this campground is 14 nights.

General Information

Trail River Campground is located south of Moose Pass on the Seward Highway where it meets Kenai Lake.

Be bear aware! Store all food in your vehicle or lockers provided in the campground.

Late spring to early fall

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, mid-May to Mid-September, Closed during winter months due to access

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $23 per night
Group Site: $200 per night

$23/night for individual campsites. $200.00 for the group site (must be reserved 5 days in advance.) Be aware that recreation.gov adds a booking fee in addition to the camping fees above.  

Front view of the Seward Ranger District office building.

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: 60.41601002

Longitude: -149.381445

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

VAULT TOILET

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

XC Skiing/Snowshoeing Info

Campground entrance road and loops are sometimes groomed by volunteers for freestyle/nordic skiing.

Last updated May 26, 2026