Makenna Camping in Seward, Alaska could not be easier, or more scenic. Seward is a charming seaside town just a short 2-hour drive from Anchorage down the scenic Seward Byway. This lovely port town is nestled in the beautiful fjords that were formed by glaciers thousands of years ago and is situated right next to Kenai Fjords National Park.
Seward is a happening place to visit, as we found out when we spent two nights camping here. There are some local hotels and B&Bs, but much of the town is set up for camping. Many local Alaskans will come here for a long weekend to camp, fish, boat, and sightseeing. After visiting ourselves a few months ago, I can see why it is a favorite among the locals. Read along as I outline the many camping options in Seward, Alaska, as well as discuss our time at Resurrection South campground.
Camping in Seward, Alaska
There are many camping options in and around Seward, Alaska. They can be broken down into two groups: Inside or outside the city limits. All of the campgrounds in Seward itself are run by the city, whereas the ones outside the city are privately owned and run.
Campgrounds in Seward
Personally, I am a visual person and love tables. I thought the easiest way to summarize the campgrounds within the city of Seward is with a little table.
| Campground | Alice | Boulder | Forest Acres | Harborside | Iditarod | Marathon | Resurrection | Resurrection South | Spring Creek | Williams |
| Tent camping | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| RV Dry | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| RV Partial Hookup (W/E) | ✔ |
The City of Seward makes it very easy to understand their prices. There is no dynamic pricing, the cost to camp is based on your site.
- Premium RV Site (W/E/Prime Location) – $70/night
- RV Partial Hookup Site (W/E) – $60/night
- RV Dry Site – $45/night
- Tent Site – $25/night
- *Prices as of the 2024 summer season and subject to change
Lastly, they have showers,a dump station, water filling and trash service for free. For booking and a map of the campground sites, visit the city website here.
Campgrounds Outside of Seward
If you would like a more remote camping experience, there are plenty of campgrounds on the outskirts of Seward to choose from. We stayed at one of the city campgrounds so I cannot speak to their amenities or cost, but I will link their websites below.
Where We Camped
Being that we rented an RV for our trip, I was very selective about the campgrounds we stayed at. I wanted to stay at ones that were close to the towns we were in so that we could easily access stores and restaurants without having to find parking for the RV. Driving that thing was difficult enough, I didn’t want to try to park in the middle of the city! Thankfully the town of Seward has many city-run campgrounds all around the town with easy access to all the shops and restaurants.
Resurrection South
The campground we stayed in was the Resurrection South campground. When making your reservation you can look at the map and choose exactly which site number you want. I of course wanted a waterfront spot and since I reserved our space early we had no issues getting one.
These campgrounds were very much what you picture when you hear “RV Park”. It was a gravel parking lot and it was packed. We didn’t mind how crowded it was though. We had an amazing view, and a fire pit for our use, and were right next to a walking path through town. One of my favorite things was watching the sea lions swim by, right from my bedroom window!
The vibes were vibing here, much different than our previous camping spots (read more about our camping in Denali here and our camping in Homer here!). We were surrounded by a ton of families who were vacationing with their kids here. Being right next to the walking path, we were right at the center of all the action. It was so crazy to me that I was sitting in bed, in my PJs at 10 pm reading my book, and there were still kids riding bikes, couples going for walks, etc. right outside the window. This is also likely because it was still bright as day outside!
I couldn’t have been happier with the location of our campground. Having a spot right on the water of Resurrection Bay with gorgeous views, and only a few minutes walk into town was essential. We walked to the Alaska Sea Life Center, to lunch in town, and to our Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise (read about that here!) all from our campground. We stayed 2 nights here and would not hesitate to stay here again!
Final Thoughts
I can’t recommend enough camping in Seward, Alaska. I am convinced that we had the best views in town, and the vibes of the campground were unmatched. If you’re planning a trip to Seward, I highly recommend you camp!
Have you been camping in Seward? Let me know in the comments below!
