Can you reserve a site at Granite Creek?

Yes, Granite Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Granite Creek?

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

Granite Creek, Alaska — 19 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Granite Creek Campground is set in the captivating Kenai Mountains on Turnagain Pass, surrounded by wildflowers and spruce forests. The campground, about 1 hour south of Achorage, AK on the Seward Highway, boasts prime fishing, hiking, packrafting, and wildlife watching.

Recreation

Biking is a popular activity at Granite Creek Campground. There is a paved bike path along the Seward Highway that extends for five miles south to the Hope Higway and Johnson Pass North Trailhead just north of the campground offers a 23 mile mountain biking or hiking opportunity. For the packrafters, Granite and Six-Mile Creeks offer world class opportunities. Whatever recreation activity you choose, look for raspberries to pick and wildflowers to smell. Fishing is considered intermediate, and Dolly Varden trout are among the tasty fish you might catch.

Look for wildlife like moose, snowshoe hare, black and brown bears, marmots, and mountain goats, or sit back and listen to water rushing through the glacier-fed Granite Creek.

Facilities

Granite Creek Campground is a loop with 19 sites are nicely seperated and most sites are right beside the creek. There are pinic tables and fire rings at each site and vault toilets, a water spigot, and trash services located in the campground durring the summer months. Bears frequent the area, so please make use of the provided bear boxes.

Natural Features

Set in the Chugach National Forest, Granite Creek Campground nestled among the spruce near the confuluence of Granite Creek and Six-Mile Creek. These roaring glacier-fed creeks provide wonder recreational opportunities. From many place in the campground, one can see the towering Kenai mountains and other spectacular sights that await.

Nearby Attractions

A mile east of Granite Creek Campground is the Johnson Pass North Trailhead with a well-maintained 23-mile trail with breathtaking vistas. Parking for Turnagain Pass trail is located 6 miles north of the campground entrance. Also nearby is Six Mile Creek, with Class V whitewater for rafting and kayaking. Consider spending the day in Portage Valley visiting the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Portage Glacier, the town of Whittier, or Byron Glacier.

Contact Info

For local information, please call (907) 522-8368 or call (907) 228-3178 for general information.

The facts

19 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 53 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: AREA GRANITE CREEK

Site types

19 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

19 campsites at Granite Creek

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	AREA GRANITE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	29 ft	8
002	AREA GRANITE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	8
003	AREA GRANITE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	8
004	AREA GRANITE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	50 ft	8
005	AREA GRANITE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	8
006	AREA GRANITE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
007	AREA GRANITE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8
008	AREA GRANITE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	44 ft	8
009	AREA GRANITE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	39 ft	8
010	AREA GRANITE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
011	AREA GRANITE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	52 ft	8
012	AREA GRANITE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	53 ft	8
013	AREA GRANITE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8
014	AREA GRANITE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	48 ft	8
015	AREA GRANITE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8
016	AREA GRANITE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	38 ft	8
017	AREA GRANITE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	8
018	AREA GRANITE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8
019	AREA GRANITE CREEK	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	37 ft	8

Getting there

Granite Creek Campground is located at mile post 62.6 of the Seward Highway. The campground is 64.4 miles south of Anchorage and 62.6 miles north of Seward.

60.72528, -149.29556 · 60°43'31.0"N 149°17'44.0"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.4 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 Granite Creek

Can you reserve a site at Granite Creek?: Yes, Granite Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Granite Creek have?: 19 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Granite Creek?: 53 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Camping near Granite Creek

Bertha Creek Campground 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Spencer Glacier Whistle Stop Group Campground 8.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tenderfoot Creek 9.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Spencer Bench Cabin 10 mi · Campground · we watch it
Caribou Creek Cabin 13.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fox Creek Cabin (Ak) 14 mi · Campground · we watch it
Black Bear Campground 14.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bertha Creek Campground 2.2 mi · Campground
Spencer Whistle Stop 8.3 mi · Facility
Coeur d'Alene Campground 11.8 mi · Campground
Chugach National Forest N Entry Sign 14 mi · Facility
Black Bear Campground 14.4 mi · Campground

Contact

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

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