Porcupine Campground
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Key facts
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Facilities & details
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Know before you go
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- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
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Hope is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. It is 70 miles (110 km) south of Anchorage. As of the 2020 census, Hope had a population of 161. The Hope Historic District, which includes the surviving elements of the former mining town, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
Hope is a census-designated place (CDP) in Kenai Peninsula Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska. It is 70 miles (110 km) south of Anchorage. As of the 2020 census, Hope had a population of 161. The Hope Historic District, which includes the surviving elements of the former mining town, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
Indian (also known as Indian Valley) is a community in Anchorage, Alaska, United States. It lies in a valley in the Chugach Mountains near the middle of the north shore of the Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet. It is about 24 miles (39 km) southeast of downtown Anchorage and about 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of Bird, and about 13 miles (21 km) west-northwest of Girdwood.
Beluga Point Site (49ANC-054) is an archaeological location along Turnagain Arm of Cook Inlet, near Seward Highway Milepost 110, south of Anchorage, Alaska. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 30, 1978. Artifacts of the area are evidence of early human habitation. Beluga Point North 1 (BPN1) artifacts are 8,000–10,000 years old and believed to be evidence of the oldes
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Alaska Dacha
🍽️ Food & drink
- Seaview Bar
- Seaview Cafe
- Grounds for Hope Espresso
➕ Medical
- Hope Clinic
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- Multi
- Baseball
- Basketball
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Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about Porcupine Campground.
How much does it cost to camp at Porcupine Campground?
The posted price is 23 USD/night.
Do I need to book ahead for Porcupine Campground?
Reservations: yes. You can check availability on the official website.
Can I bring an RV or caravan to Porcupine Campground?
Yes, caravans and RVs are welcome.
Can I pitch a tent at Porcupine Campground?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Is there drinking water at Porcupine Campground?
Yes, drinking water is available.
Are there toilets at Porcupine Campground?
Yes, toilets are available on site.
Are showers available at Porcupine Campground?
No, showers are not available.
Are there electrical hookups at Porcupine Campground?
No electrical hookups are available.
Is there WiFi at Porcupine Campground?
No, there's no internet access on site.
Is there an RV dump station at Porcupine Campground?
No dump station is available.
How many sites does Porcupine Campground have?
Porcupine Campground has around 34 pitches.
Where is Porcupine Campground located?
Porcupine Campground is in Hope, AK.
Who runs Porcupine Campground?
Porcupine Campground is operated by U.S. Forest Service.
When is Porcupine Campground open?
Porcupine Campground is open May to September.
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