When is Exit Glacier Tent Campground open?

Our record: Mid-May through September.

National Park Service · Alaska

Exit Glacier Tent Campground (Kenai Fjords NP)

Near Seward, Alaska — Free and tent sites only, no RV pads by our record.

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Can I bring an RV to Exit Glacier Tent Campground?

What length RV fits Exit Glacier Tent Campground? Our record: Exit Glacier Tent Campground is tent-only, with no RV pads. First-come, first-served · free. Book on the operator's own page.

Open: Our record: Mid-May through September.

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12 walk-in tent sites — no RVs, no fees, free firewood from the ranger station. Bear lockers mandatory (electric fence around the loop). Closest legal car camp to the Harding Icefield trailhead; start hiking at 6am to beat the helicopter-tour noise window 10am-3pm.

From our record

Open: Mid-May through September
Booking: First-come, first-served · free
On site: Fire rings, Dry / no hookups
Camping styles: Tent camping

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Exit Glacier Tent Campground (Kenai Fjords NP) questions

What length RV fits Exit Glacier Tent Campground?: Our record: Exit Glacier Tent Campground is tent-only, with no RV pads.
When is Exit Glacier Tent Campground open?: Our record: Mid-May through September.
How do I reserve a site at Exit Glacier Tent Campground?: First-come, first-served · free. Book on the operator's own page.

Before you go

Alaska rules for RV renters

Alaska rules

Verified 2026-05-10

Rental tax: 2.5%
Min driver age: 18+ · 21+ Class A
Gravel roads: Allowed, disclose
Generator quiet hours: 22:00-08:00
Alcohol in cabin: Parked only
Dump station: Strict

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