RV Parks In Seward, Alaska

Seward sits at the head of Resurrection Bay on the eastern Kenai Peninsula with several RV parks and campgrounds serving travelers at the terminus of the Seward Highway and the Alaska Railroad, including some free camping options. The Kenai Peninsula Borough community is the gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park, which protects over 600,000 acres of coastal glacial wilderness including the Harding Icefield -- one of the largest icefields in the United States -- and numerous tidewater glaciers that calve icebergs into the sea. The Alaska SeaLife Center in downtown Seward provides marine wildlife exhibits including Steller sea lions, harbor seals, puffins, and other seabirds in a research facility that rehabilitates injured marine animals and educates visitors about Alaska's marine ecosystems. Resurrection Bay provides a protected deepwater harbor that supports both the commercial fishing fleet and the tour boat operations that take visitors to the tidewater glaciers and marine wildlife of Kenai Fjords. RV camping near Seward provides access to one of Alaska's most spectacular coastal parks, excellent salmon and halibut fishing, and a charming small harbor town framed by mountains that rise steeply from the waterfront. The Exit Glacier area of Kenai Fjords National Park, about 12 miles from Seward, is the only part of the park accessible by road, with trails leading to the glacier face and the strenuous Harding Icefield Trail climbing to views of the vast ice expanse. The historic downtown waterfront includes restaurants, gift shops, and the small boat harbor, and the annual Silver Salmon Derby each August draws anglers from across Alaska. The Mt. Marathon Race on the Fourth of July is one of the most famous mountain races in the country, with runners charging straight up and down the steep mountain above town in a tradition dating to 1915. The Caines Head State Recreation Area south of Seward provides coastal hiking to World War II Fort McGilvray, accessible by trail or water taxi, adding historical interest to the area's natural attractions.

Camping near Seward is moderately to highly priced during summer, reflecting the town's position as the Kenai Fjords gateway. Of the available options, a portion% are free while a portion% charge fees, with paid parks running $30 to $60 per night for sites. Kenai Fjords boat tours are the significant expense, typically $180 to $250 per person for a full-day glacier and wildlife cruise. Exit Glacier entrance is free with a Kenai Fjords park pass, or $15 per person without one. The Alaska SeaLife Center admission is about $25 per adult. Alaska state park campgrounds near Seward offer sites at $15 to $25. Groceries and fuel in Seward are somewhat higher than Anchorage but reflect a working fishing town rather than pure tourist pricing.