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Tenderfoot Creek Campground

Chugach National Forest, Alaska

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As of October 2026, Tenderfoot Creek Campground is a campground in Chugach National Forest, Alaska with 18 campsites. Tenderfoot Creek Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Tenderfoot Creek Campground is located at 60.6364° N, 149.4972° W.

people allowed on each site: 8

Tenderfoot Creek Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days

Published by Recreation.gov for Tenderfoot Creek Campground, read on October 1, 2026.

Campsites at Tenderfoot Creek Campground

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Standard 18

What an RV fits

25–29 ft2 sites
30–34 ft1 site
35–39 ft3 sites
40–44 ft4 sites
45–49 ft2 sites
50–54 ft1 site
55–59 ft1 site
60–64 ft1 site
65–69 ft1 site
70–74 ft1 site
80–84 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Gravel road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife, climbing, photography.

All sites at Tenderfoot Creek Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the AREA TENDERFOOT CREEK loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
002	Standard	8	40 ft
003	Standard	8	72 ft
004	Standard	8	66 ft
005	Standard	8	52 ft
006	Standard	8	45 ft
007	Standard	8	80 ft
009	Standard	8	35 ft
010	Standard	8	40 ft
012	Standard	8	40 ft
025	Standard	8	28 ft
026	Standard	8	58 ft
027	Standard	8	38 ft
028	Standard	8	42 ft
029	Standard	8	60 ft
030	Standard	8	30 ft
031	Standard	8	35 ft
033	Standard	8	48 ft
034	Standard	8	27 ft

About Tenderfoot Creek Campground

Overview

Tenderfoot Creek Campground unveils views of the surrounding mountains from every direction and offers campsites that face the edge of a glistening lake.

Perched along Summit Lake on the Eastern Kenai Peninsula of Alaska, Tenderfoot Creek provides an ideal destination for fishing, kayaking, canoeing, hiking and wildlife watching.

Campers may experience morning wakeup calls from loons or view bald eagles fishing in the clear waters. Impressive wildlife inhabitants include moose, brown and black bears, mountain goats, lynx and wolves. Campsites are nicely spaced along the eastern shores of Summit Lake. Tenderfoot Creek passes through the campground and surrounding forest includes spruce and hemlock.

Recreation

The Summit Lake Trail heads south of Summit Lake and connects with the Resurrection Pass Trail, a wonderful 39-mile hiking and biking trail that climbs 2,100 feet of elevation, providing excellent views of the area. The lake is stocked with Dolly Varden and Rainbow trout.

Winter recreation includes backcountry skiing, snow-boarding and snowshoeing.

Facilities

Tenderfoot Creek campers enjoy amenities such as drinking water, vault toilets, picnic tables, trash collection, fire pits and a boat ramp. The majority of campsites are pull-through and parking aprons are gravel. Firewood can be purchased onsite.

Natural Features

Summit Lake is a small cirque lake, or tarn, reaching a depth of 20 feet. This cirque was the beginning of a long-gone, alpine glacier. The surrounding terrain and unique mountain landscape is all glacially carved.

Contact Info

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

Nearby Attractions

Visit Portage Glacier in the Portage Valley, a 14-mile isthmus that connects the Kenai Peninsula to mainland Alaska. Glacial remnants that can be seen today are Explorer, Middle, Byron, Burns and Shakespeare glaciers.

Rules and notices at Tenderfoot Creek Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on October 1, 2026. Check Tenderfoot Creek 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

Parking at boat ramp is limited

For more information on Chugach National Forest, click here

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.

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Tenderfoot Creek Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Tenderfoot Creek Campground?

Tenderfoot Creek Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 18 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Tenderfoot Creek Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Tenderfoot Creek 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 Tenderfoot Creek Campground have?

Tenderfoot Creek Campground has 18 campsites.