Granite Creek Campground

The feel

Granite Creek is a small loop campground of 18 sites on the banks of Granite Creek, among spruce where Granite Creek meets Six-Mile Creek. Sites are nicely separated and most sit right beside the creek, with views of the Kenai mountains. Each has a picnic table and a fire ring.

Bears frequent the area, which is why bear lockers are provided.

What to expect

Layout and setting

A loop of 18 sites on the banks of Granite Creek, with picnic tables, fire rings and bear lockers. RVs and tents are both welcome.

Check-in and stay

Maximum stay is 14 consecutive nights.

Fees and reservations

$19 per night for a single site, plus a Recreation.gov service fee. Reserve at Recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777, up to 180 days in advance.

Hazards

Bears frequent the area, so use the bear boxes.

Bathrooms and water

Vault toilet and a hand-driven water pump, with a dumpster on site. Bring your own drinking water, since potable water is not available.

Season and access

Generally open from mid-May to September 30. The campground is at milepost 62.6 of the Seward Highway, 64.4 miles south of Anchorage and about 1 mile past the Johnson Pass North trailhead.

Mingo says

Go between mid-May and September 30. Six Mile Creek nearby has Class V whitewater for rafts and kayaks.

Before you go

• Reserve at Recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777, and call the Glacier Ranger District at (907) 783-3242 with questions.
• Store food in the bear lockers.
• For a day trip, the Johnson Pass North Trailhead is a mile east and has a 23-mile trail for hiking or mountain biking.

Written October 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page.