Porcupine (Ak) Campground
Chugach National Forest, Alaska
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As of October 2026, Porcupine (Ak) Campground is a campground in Chugach National Forest, Alaska with 27 campsites. Porcupine (Ak) Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- Porcupine (Ak) Campground is located at 60.9312° N, 149.6640° W.
- people allowed on each site
- 8
Porcupine (Ak) Campground reservations and next available dates
October 2026
Stay and booking rules
- Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days
Published by Recreation.gov for Porcupine (Ak) Campground, read on September 30, 2026.
Campsites at Porcupine (Ak) Campground
- RV 19
- Tent 8
What an RV fits
- 20–24 ft2 sites
- 25–29 ft6 sites
- 35–39 ft6 sites
- 40–44 ft3 sites
- 45–49 ft2 sites
Amenities
- restrooms
- potable water
At a glance: Setting: Mountain.
Things to do: fishing, hiking, photography, horse riding.
All sites at Porcupine (Ak) Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov
Every site is in the AREA PORCUPINE loop.
| Site | Type | Sleeps | Max RV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 007 | RV | 8 | 46 ft |
| 008 | Tent | 8 | - |
| 009 | RV | 8 | 36 ft |
| 010 | RV | 8 | 39 ft |
| 011 | RV | 8 | 38 ft |
| 012 | RV | 8 | 36 ft |
| 013 | RV | 8 | 28 ft |
| 014 | RV | 8 | 25 ft |
| 015 | Tent | 8 | - |
| 016 | RV | 8 | 28 ft |
| 017 | RV | 8 | 42 ft |
| 018 | RV | 8 | 40 ft |
| 020 | RV | 8 | 46 ft |
| 021 | RV | 8 | 44 ft |
| Site | Type | Sleeps | Max RV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 022 | Tent | 8 | - |
| 023 | Tent | 8 | - |
| 024 | RV | 8 | 28 ft |
| 025 | Tent | 8 | - |
| 026 | RV | 8 | 26 ft |
| 027 | RV | 8 | 20 ft |
| 028 | RV | 8 | 24 ft |
| 029 | Tent | 8 | - |
| 030 | Tent | 8 | - |
| 031 | Tent | 8 | - |
| 032 | RV | 8 | 28 ft |
| 033 | RV | 8 | 38 ft |
| 034 | RV | 8 | 36 ft |
About Porcupine (Ak) Campground
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.
Rules and notices at Porcupine (Ak) Campground
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Porcupine (Ak) Campground on Recreation.gov
Notices from Recreation.gov
Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from area after eating.
Limit 2 vehicles per site.
An extra vehicle fee of $8.00 per day will be collected at the campground.
Season dates may vary due to weather, snow melt, wind damage, or other conditions.
Fires allowed in campfire rings only.
Click here for more information on Chugach National Forest.
Don't Move Firewood : Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by purchasing firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Porcupine (Ak) Campground FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Porcupine (Ak) Campground?
Porcupine (Ak) Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 27 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.
How do I find last-minute availability at Porcupine (Ak) Campground?
Cancellations happen frequently at Porcupine (Ak) Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.
How many campsites does Porcupine (Ak) Campground have?
Porcupine (Ak) Campground has 27 campsites.
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