Crescent Creek Campground

Star3.63
10 reviews
Located at mile 3 of the Quartz Creek Road, Crescent Creek, Alaska
Family Friendly

Quick Facts

551 ft

Price

$19 - $33/night

Booking

First-Come

Sites

9 campsites

Season

Open late spring to ...

Cell

Unknown

Pets

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RV Friendly

Opens Seward Ranger District site

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Crescent Creek Campground
$19.00 - $33.00 / night
Campsite Fees
$19 for single sites; $33 for double sites. User-pay station available at entrance.
Standard Site Fee$19.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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What Campers Say

3.63

Mixed Reviews

Based on 10 reviews

6 Google reviews

"User reviews for Crescent Creek Campground are generally positive, with notable mentions of the excellent camp hosts and the enjoyment of the campground's peaceful environment. "Mike and his Wife were great hosts. This was my friend and I's favorite campground we stayed in the 2 weeks we were in Alaska.""

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Campground Map

Located at mile 3 of the Quartz Creek Road, Crescent Creek, Alaska

Crescent Creek Campground

Located at mile 3 of the Quartz Creek Road, Crescent Creek, Alaska

Driving directionsTravel south on the Seward Highway to the Sterling Highway. Turn towards Soldotna at the Y. This campground is located at mile 3 of Quartz Creek Road.
Directions suggest paved roads until Quartz Creek Road, which may be less maintained. No seasonal closures or difficult terrain mentioned.
Nearby places
Soldotna: approximately 20 miles away
Anchorage: approximately 90 miles away
Nearby supplies
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Best Time to Camp at Crescent Creek Campground

Experience the best of Alaska's wilderness from late spring through early fall, when wildflowers bloom and wildlife thrives along the creek. As autumn approaches and winter's embrace transforms the landscape, the campground enters its quiet season. During these colder months, the facilities hibernate—water taps freeze, trash services pause, and outhouses close—creating a more primitive experience for the hardy winter adventurer.

Best
Summer(Jun-Aug)
4.0 / 5

Open mid-May to mid-September; wildflowers and wildlife thrive in summer months.

Fall(Sep-Nov)
3.5 / 5

Open into mid-September; autumn transforms the landscape though season is short.

Spring(Mar-May)
3.0 / 5

Open in late spring (mid‑May); spring is a short opening window with bloom potential.

Winter(Dec-Feb)
Not recommended

Campground closed outside mid-May–mid-September; no winter amenities.

Planning Tips
  • Peak Season: Not specified. Book 2-3 months ahead.
  • Operating Season: Open late spring to early fall, generally mid-May to mid-September.
  • Current Alerts: No active alerts mentioned.

About Crescent Creek Campground

Nestled along the gentle banks of Crescent Creek, this intimate 9-site campground offers a peaceful retreat within Alaska's magnificent spruce forests. Each campsite provides a perfect balance of privacy and community, with a friendly campsite host on hand to supply firewood for those memorable evening campfires under the northern sky.
Crescent Creek Campground provides single and double campsites for tent and RV camping. It is a basic facility with limited amenities.
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Stay Limit
Not specified

Amenities available

Firewood available
Vault toilets

Activities you can enjoy

The campground offers recreational activities focused on the natural features of Crescent Creek, such as fishing. Hunting and shooting activities are also available, though details are limited.
FishingFishing is available in the nearby Crescent Creek, offering campers an opportunity to enjoy river/stream fishing.
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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsSpruce beetle outbreak has affected tree coverage.
Active AlertsNo active alerts mentioned.
No Potable WaterThis campground does not have potable water on-site. Bring all the water you need for drinking, cooking, and cleaning.

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Reviews

3.6
10 reviews
Mixed Reviews
Mixed Reviews
Crescent Creek Campground has mixed reviews, placing it in the bottom 85% of campgrounds based on reviews
User reviews for Crescent Creek Campground are generally positive, with notable mentions of the excellent camp hosts and the enjoyment of the campground's peaceful environment. "Mike and his Wife were great hosts. This was my friend and I's favorite campground we stayed in the 2 weeks we were in Alaska."
Review Summaries
Based on 10 reviews

What Campers Love

Camp hosts are positively reviewed for their helpfulness and hospitality. Users found the campground to be a favorite spot during their trip to Alaska.
Based on 10 reviews

Seasonal Insights

The campground is open from mid-May to mid-September, with no amenities available during the off-season. User experiences seem to align with the operational season for optimal camping conditions.
Based on 10 reviews

Camper Quotes

"Mike and his Wife were great hosts. This was my friend and I's favorite campground we stayed in the 2 weeks we were in Alaska. We will be back here next trip!"
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Last updated January 13, 2026
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