Palmer Creek Road

Facility · Alaska ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Kenai Mountains-Turnagain Arm National Heritage Area (National Heritage Area) · Restricted Access

217 ft
Elevation

May 16, 2019  The gate on Palmer Creek Road is open to the Coeur d'Alene campground at mile 6.

A 12 mile gravel road climbing from the Hope area to a high valley containing past and present mining activity.

Getting there

60.91219, -149.60971 · 60°54'43.9"N 149°36'35.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 66°F in Jul, down to 25°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F253034455663666355422927
Low °F101516273544494739281714
Precip in————————————

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.2 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 Palmer Creek Road

Can you reserve a site at Palmer Creek Road?
No. Palmer Creek Road is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Palmer Creek Road

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

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