Porcupine (ak)

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.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent, RV

Sites

34 campsites

Reservations

Reservable online

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Porcupine (ak), shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Gull Rock & Hope Point TrailheadTrailhead · 0.3 mi from campShow on map
• Windy CornerTrailhead · 4.2 mi from campShow on map
• Resurrection Pass TrailheadTrailhead · 4.4 mi from campShow on map
• McHugh Peak Trail SouthHike · 3.9 mi long · 6.5 mi from campShow on map
• Powerline PassHike · 13.8 mi long · 7.3 mi from camp

  A trail from Anchorage to Indian.

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• McHugh Peak Trail NorthHike · 2.7 mi long · 7.6 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Grandview Trailhead (Honey Bear).

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Mountain biking

• Mountains to Sea trailBike ride · 23.5 mi long · 11.9 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route from Flattop to Small Boat Launch.

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• Beaver PondBike ride · 3.2 mi long · 15.7 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route starting near Beaver Pond Trailhead.

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Scenic sights

• Rainbow PeakPeak · 3,543 ft · 6.1 mi from campShow on map
• Beluga Point ViewpointViewpoint · 5.3 mi from campShow on map
• Indianhouse MountainPeak · 4,350 ft · 6.7 mi from campShow on map
• Niagara FallsWaterfall · 7.0 mi from camp

  A 10-foot waterfall.

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• Potter's MarshViewpoint · 10.0 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Hilltop Ski AreaSkiing and snowshoeing · 14.7 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.