Russian River
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About Russian River
Russian River is a national park campground at Chugach National Forest in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Russian River is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 100 ft. Campers rate it 4.6/5 across 480 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Chugach National Forest include Cooper Creek South, Barber Cabin (Chugach National Forest, AK), Trout Lake Cabin, Romig Cabin and Juneau Lake Cabin.
Total reservations in June — 2023: 837 · 2024: 892 · 2025: 870
Location
Address
Seward, Alaska
Coordinates
60.4835, -149.9735
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 1,327 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Cooper Creek South
Chugach National Forest
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Barber Cabin (Chugach National Forest, AK)
Chugach National Forest
Trout Lake Cabin
Chugach National Forest
Romig Cabin
Chugach National Forest
Juneau Lake Cabin
Chugach National Forest
Hidden Lake Campground
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
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Russian River FAQ
How far in advance should I book Russian River?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Russian River?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Russian River. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Russian River right now?
Russian River is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Russian River located?
Russian River is located in Chugach National Forest, near Seward, Alaska.
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