4
Total Campsites
Campground
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Reservable Sites
Mostly first-come
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Accessible
ADA-compliant sites
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Overview
About Bertha Creek Campground
Overview This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. Recreation Bertha Creek campground makes a convenient base for berry picking, hiking, biking and exploring the area. The family can try out gold panning on unvegetated gravels along Bertha Creek. Facilities Bertha Creek campground makes a convenient base for berry picking, hiking, biking and exploring the area. The family can try out gold panning on unvegetated gravels along Bertha Creek. Natural Features Bertha Creek Campground is located just south of Turnagain Pass on the Seward Highway in the Kenai Mountains. The campground is tucked into an open forest beside the confluence of Bertha and Granite creeks at the base of steep mountains. contact_info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (907) 783-3242. Nearby Attractions Explorers can travel 1.5 miles south on the Seward Highway to the Johnston Pass Trailhead. From this trailhead you can hike or bike either the trail or the paved bike path that stretches roughly seven miles south to the wayside near the intersect of the Hope and Seward Highways. One can also head north on the Seward Highway 3 miles and reach Turnagain Pass. The parking area on the south side of the Highway offers access to the Turnagain Pass Trail to hike or bike and has ample opportunites to see wildlife and wildflowers in bloom.
- 4 total campsites listed.
- Primarily first-come camping based on current listing data.
- Most common site type: unknown (4).
- Map coordinates are available for trip planning.
Our Take
What makes Bertha Creek Campground special
Tucked into the rugged beauty of Turnagain Pass along the Seward Highway, Bertha Creek Campground is one of those quiet Alaskan gems that rewards travelers willing to venture off the beaten path. With just four first-come, first-served sites nestled among spruce and cottonwood, this small campground feels refreshingly intimate, a far cry from the crowded RV parks closer to Anchorage. The setting is pure southcentral Alaska: glacier-carved valleys, rushing creeks, and mountain ridgelines that catch the late-evening alpenglow well into summer. The campground sits at roughly mile 65 of the Seward Highway, placing you within easy reach of both Girdwood and the Portage Glacier area. Hikers will find excellent trailheads nearby, including routes into the Chugach National Forest backcountry. Fishing opportunities abound in surrounding streams, and wildlife sightings of moose, eagles, and the occasional black bear are part of the daily rhythm here. Because sites cannot be reserved in advance, your best strategy is to arrive early in the day, especially on summer weekends from mid-June through August when daylight stretches past midnight. Facilities are basic but well-maintained, with vault toilets and fire rings at each site. If you are looking for a peaceful overnight stop on a Kenai Peninsula road trip or a base camp for exploring Turnagain Arm, Bertha Creek delivers an authentic Alaskan camping experience without the crowds.
Campsite Inventory
4 sites to choose from
Unknown
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Reservable
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Accessible
Reservations & Contact
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Getting There
Bertha Creek Campground can be found at mile post 65.4 of the Seward Highway. The campground is 61.6 miles south of Anchorage and 65.4 miles north of Seward.
FAQ
Common questions
Everything you need to know before your trip to Bertha Creek Campground.
How do reservations work for Bertha Creek Campground?
Reservation availability for Bertha Creek Campground can vary by season and campsite type. Check the contact and access section before booking.
What campsite types are available at Bertha Creek Campground?
Bertha Creek Campground currently lists Unknown (4).
Where is Bertha Creek Campground located?
Bertha Creek Campground is in Alaska near Girdwood. Coordinates: 60.7511, -149.2557.
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