Can you reserve a site at Porcupine (Ak)?

Yes, Porcupine (Ak) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Porcupine (Ak)?

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

Are pets allowed at Porcupine (Ak)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Porcupine (Ak).

Porcupine (Ak), Alaska — 34 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Porcupine Campground is located in the Chugach National Forest in south-central Alaska near the town of Hope. Visitors have a prime location to watch windsurfers in the bay and spot Beluga whales from the scenic overlook.

Recreation

Popular activities include fishing, hiking, whitewater rafting and gold panning.

Gull Rock Trail offers excellent hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. It extends for 5.1 miles along the south shore of Turnagain Arm from the end of the Hope Highway to a rocky peninsula. Snow usually melts in the area by early May and the scenic trail leads visitors over gradual hills with occasional steep sections.

Facilities

Porcupine boasts an impressive scenic overlook of Turnagain Arm. Firewood is sold on-site and the campground provides an accessible vault toilet, drinking water from a hand well, fire rings, a dumpster and picnic tables.

Natural Features

The remote campground, surrounded by a mostly birch forest, sits beside Porcupine Creek on the south coast of Turnagain Arm. Turnagain Arm is a branch of the Cook Inlet, the waterway that divides the Kenai Peninsula from the mainland of Alaska.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Hope is considered the best preserved gold rush town in the region. Campers can head to town to explore the quaint historic streets and try their hand at gold panning.

The facts

34 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 46 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: AREA PORCUPINE

Site types

23 RV Nonelectric
11 Tent Only Nonelectric

Amenities

Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits.

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34 campsites at Porcupine (Ak)

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	AREA PORCUPINE	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	26 ft	8
002	AREA PORCUPINE	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Paved	16 ft	8
003	AREA PORCUPINE	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Paved	16 ft	8
004	AREA PORCUPINE	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Paved	16 ft	8
006	AREA PORCUPINE	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	43 ft	8
007	AREA PORCUPINE	Rv Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	46 ft	8
008	AREA PORCUPINE	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	44 ft	8	🐾
009	AREA PORCUPINE	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	8
010	AREA PORCUPINE	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	39 ft	8
011	AREA PORCUPINE	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	38 ft	8
012	AREA PORCUPINE	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	8
013	AREA PORCUPINE	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	28 ft	8
014	AREA PORCUPINE	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	8
015	AREA PORCUPINE	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	8
016	AREA PORCUPINE	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	28 ft	8
017	AREA PORCUPINE	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	42 ft	8
018	AREA PORCUPINE	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	8
019	AREA PORCUPINE	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	8
020	AREA PORCUPINE	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	46 ft	8
021	AREA PORCUPINE	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	44 ft	8
022	AREA PORCUPINE	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Paved	32 ft	8
023	AREA PORCUPINE	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Paved	32 ft	8
024	AREA PORCUPINE	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	28 ft	8
025	AREA PORCUPINE	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	38 ft	8
026	AREA PORCUPINE	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	26 ft	8
027	AREA PORCUPINE	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	8
028	AREA PORCUPINE	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	24 ft	8
029	AREA PORCUPINE	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Paved	28 ft	8
030	AREA PORCUPINE	Tent Only Nonelectric	—	Paved	28 ft	8
031	AREA PORCUPINE	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	28 ft	8
032	AREA PORCUPINE	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	28 ft	8
033	AREA PORCUPINE	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	38 ft	8
034	AREA PORCUPINE	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	36 ft	8
Host Site 5	AREA PORCUPINE	Rv Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	46 ft	8

Getting there

From Anchorage, go about 70 miles south on Seward Highway to the Hope cutoff. Bear right at 'Y' junction and continue 17.8 miles to the town of Hope. The campground is at the end of the road.

60.93118, -149.66400 · 60°55'52.2"N 149°39'50.4"W

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Typical weather

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

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	25	30	34	45	56	63	66	63	55	42	29	27
Low °F	10	15	16	27	35	44	49	47	39	28	17	14
Precip in	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.6 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 Porcupine (Ak)

Can you reserve a site at Porcupine (Ak)?: Yes, Porcupine (Ak) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Porcupine (Ak) have?: 34 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Porcupine (Ak)?: 46 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Porcupine (Ak)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Porcupine (Ak).

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Contact

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

Porcupine (Ak)