Cooper Creek South

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Chugach National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Chugach National Forest Fees: reservable on Recreation.gov (nightly fee) Status: closed Reservations: Reservations are made through Recreation.gov (1-877-444-6777) and are required and recommended for summer season camping. Reservations may be made up to180 days prior to your desired arrival date in… Overview Located along Cooper Creek and the Kenai River, Cooper Creek South Campground presents a beautiful wooded area with sweeping mountain views within close proximity to many recreational opportunities. Recreation Sockeye (Red) salmon fishing is a popular activity on the nearby Kenai and Russian Rivers, and both boat and bank fishing offer excellent catches. The nearby Resurrection Pass Trail takes hikers and bikers on a 38-mile scenic adventure that climbs from 500 to 2,600 feet. Facilities Cooper Creek South offers about 20 campsites available for advanced reservation. Amenities include drinking water, vault toilets, picnic tables, campfire rings and dumpsters. Parking aprons are gravel and parking is limited. A dump station is available for a fee at nearby Quartz Creek Campground. Natural Features At an elevation of 400 feet, Cooper Creek South sits among a spruce and… Getting there: From Anchorage, go south on Seward Highway to Sterling Highway. Turn towards Soldotna at the 'Y' junction. Cooper Creek Campground is at Milepost 50.7 of the Sterling Highway, on the opposite side of the river. Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232353 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.