Can you reserve a site at Cooper Creek South?

Yes, Cooper Creek South is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Cooper Creek South have?

30 sites in total, of which 21 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Cooper Creek South?

99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Cooper Creek South, Alaska — 21 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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 cottonwood forest. The Chugach National Forest covers 5 million acres and is comprised of arid tundra wilderness, jagged mountains, deep fjords, glacier-fed rivers and the Prince William Sound.

Contact Info

For local information, please call (907) 522-8368 or call (907) 288-3178 for general information.

The facts

21 bookable sites
30 sites in total, including non-bookable
3 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 99 ft
Up to 12 people per site
Loops: AREA COOPER CREEK SOUTH, COOP, DBLS

Site types

21 Standard Nonelectric
9 Management

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30 campsites at Cooper Creek South

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
XXX	AREA COOPER CREEK SOUTH	Management	Back In	Gravel	99 ft	8	♿
XXX1	AREA COOPER CREEK SOUTH	Management	—	—	—	—
XXX2	AREA COOPER CREEK SOUTH	Management	—	—	—	—
XXX3	AREA COOPER CREEK SOUTH	Management	—	—	—	—
XXX4	AREA COOPER CREEK SOUTH	Management	—	—	—	—
XXX5	AREA COOPER CREEK SOUTH	Management	—	—	—	—
XXX6	AREA COOPER CREEK SOUTH	Management	—	—	—	—
XXX7	AREA COOPER CREEK SOUTH	Management	—	—	—	—
002	COOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8
003	COOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8
004	COOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8
005	COOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8
006	COOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
007	COOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8
008	COOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	33 ft	8
009	COOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8
011	COOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8
012	COOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	8
013	COOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
014	COOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8
015	COOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8
017	COOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	34 ft	8
018	COOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8
020	COOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8
021	COOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8
022	COOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8
001	DBLS	Management	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	12	♿
010	DBLS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	12	♿
016	DBLS	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	12
019	DBLS	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	45 ft	12

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.

60.48361, -149.88222 · 60°29'1.0"N 149°52'56.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 69°F in Jul, down to 24°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	24	31	37	48	59	67	69	67	57	44	31	27
Low °F	9	14	14	26	33	41	47	44	37	27	17	12
Precip in	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Cooper Creek South

Can you reserve a site at Cooper Creek South?: Yes, Cooper Creek South is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Cooper Creek South have?: 30 sites in total, of which 21 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Cooper Creek South?: 99 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Camping near Cooper Creek South

Russian River 3.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Trout Lake Cabin 4.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Barber Cabin (Chugach National Forest, AK) 4.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Quartz Creek Campground 5.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Romig Cabin 6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Juneau Lake Cabin 6.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Aspen Flats Cabin (Chugach National Forest, AK) 8.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Upper Russian Lake Cabin 8.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Swan Lake Cabin Seward 9.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
West Swan Lake Cabin 10.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Crescent Creek Campground 6.9 mi · Campground
Eastern Kenai Peninsula 8.3 mi · Facility

Contact

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Cooper Creek South