Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
From Seward Highway (highway 9): Turn onto Herman Leirer Rd (Exit Glacier Rd). Can only turn one direction. 1 mile down the road on the right.
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Whether you're planning an RV camping trip, looking for cabin accommodations, or tent camping under Alaska skies, April, May, and September deliver big, pure Alaska magic.
Summer is wonderful. We love summer. But these quieter months? They're special in their own way.
April & May brings you:
September gives you:
Both hit differently than summer with clearer skies, easier breathing, a different rhythm altogether.
April, May, and September bring a different energy to Seward.
You'll find:
It's the difference between experiencing Alaska and experiencing a lot of people experiencing Alaska.
From Spring Awakening to Golden Light. April and May spring fishing is ramping up as silver and king salmon are on the move, making it prime season for Alaska fly-fishing and charter fishing with smaller guided groups. Exit Glacier reveals itself, fresh from winter, and the ice is brilliant blue and the contrast is stunning. Resurrection Pass Trail is passable and rewarding, with wildflowers emerging and the landscape truly coming alive. You’ll find wildlife waking up and on the move, eagles, bears, moose and Dall sheep.
The fall and September brings gorgeous golden light with silver salmon runs hitting hard. With 12+ hours of daylight, the views are absolutely unreal as glaciers glow, mountains photograph beautifully, and the entire area has a golden quality. Hiking is ideal and the ecosystem begins to slow.
That family of bald eagles living in our tall tree? Spring is all nest-building energy and territorial displays. September is fledglings learning to fish. It's genuine wildlife drama happening right from your campfire.
As long-time Seward KOA residents, we see these seasonal shifts firsthand. Spring migration, summer peaks, and fall transitions shape how guests experience the area.
Cool evenings make our bathhouse with heated shower floors feel genuinely luxurious. Our general store is fully stocked, the lodge is cozy and warm, WiFi works year-round, and there's breathing room everywhere. Sit on our deck, enjoy a tasty beverage, and watch the world. Simple comforts hit differently when the season is quieter.
April, May and September offer friendlier rates than peak summer and easier access to sites and accommodations. You get more for your budget and a more relaxed experience overall.
Seward KOA is open mid-April through September 30 for RV camping, cabin stays, and tent camping. April and May are highlights because people know spring is special. September books with folks chasing that golden-light season and the fishing runs.
If you want to experience Seward the way locals do, with space to breathe and time to actually be preset, these months deliver that.
And if summer is your timing, that's great too. Seward is worth visiting any time the park is open, and we look forward to welcoming you.
Spring Fishing Trip (mid-April- Memorial Day): Discover full-hookup RV sites, cabin rentals, and easy access to salmon runs.
Fall Golden Hour Adventure (mid-August through September): Photography-friendly weather, hiking conditions, and lower rates.
That doesn't mean this area has to always be empty. When you start reviewing camping options, your history will display here to help compare sites and find the best stay. You will be able to share your stay information with friends or family and save it for a later time if you have a KOA Account.
Make checkout easy by booking all your reservations at once. Add your sites from different campgrounds into your shopping cart* and then choose checkout.
