Seward, AK
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Campgrounds & Parks
- To reserve an ADA accessible site please contact our Campground office at 907-224-4055 (ext. 1).
- Camping is limited to no more than 14 consecutive days in one municipal campground. After 14 days, you may move to another municipal campground (subject to availability).
Reservation Changes:
You can request a one-time change to your reservation date or site for a $10 fee. Changes are not allowed to reservations with a start date of 2 days or less in advance. Submit a change request to sewardparks@cityofseward.net Please allow up to 2 business days for a response due to limited staff.
Cancellations/Refunds:
Our cancellation and refund policy is based on the timing of your cancellation notice prior to your reservation start date.
- 1+ week: Refund minus 15%
- 2-6 days: Refund minus 40%
- Prior to 1pm day of reservation: Refund minus 60%
There are No Refunds whatsoever outside of our cancellation policy.
There are three ways to cancel your reservation:
- Follow the cancellation link in your email reservation confirmation.
- Email us at sewardparks@cityofseward.net
- Call us at (907) 224-4055
Site availability is updated in real time on Campspot, i.e., as soon as a site becomes available (including cancellations) it will show on Campspot. We do not hold sites in reserve or maintain a waitlist. Please check Campspot for availability.
Campspot's search feature will only show sites that are available for the entire date range specified, i.e., sites with only partial availability will not appear in search results. If you cannot find availability for a given site, try adjusting the date range and repeating your search. Booking as far in advance as possible will give you the best chance of securing a site.
Check-in: Any time after 1:00 PM
We do not offer early check-in. You are checked in when you physically occupy your site with a valid permit visibly displayed on your camping unit. Failure to pay and display a valid camping permit shall result in a fine of $50.
Check-out: 11:00 AM
We do not offer late check-out. Failure to vacate by the check-out deadline will result in an automatic $50 fee charged to the card on file without additional notice—regardless, guests must immediately vacate any site for which they do not have a valid reservation.
Arrival / Departure Dates:
Your arrival date is the day you check-in (1:00 PM). Your departure date is the day you check-out (11:00 AM). For example:
If you booked an arrival date of June 1st and a departure date of June 2nd, you would be charged for 1 night, check-in would be any time after 1:00 PM on the 1st, and check-out would be before 11:00 AM on the 2nd.
If you booked an arrival date of June 1st and a departure date of June 3rd, you would be charged for 2 nights, check-in would be any time after 1:00 PM on the 1st, and check-out would be before 11:00 AM on the 3rd.
- No more than 2 common household pets (e.g. cats and dogs) per site.
- Must be leashed (6 ft. or less) and within owner's immediate reach at all times.
- Owner must promptly pick up and properly dispose of animal waste.
- May not disturb wildlife or other guests, e.g., noisy, aggressive, chases vehicles/bicycles.
- Pets are not permitted in any public buildings or structures, including bathrooms and pavilions.
- Management reserves the right to reject any animal.
- In addition to water and electric service, our Premium RV sites offer a superior amenity, such as prime location, extra space, or other high-demand feature.
Located at the intersection of Ballaine Blvd and B St, opposite the entrance to Marathon Campground. Open 24/7. Dumping service is included with your reservation at no additional cost. Dump Location: Google Maps
- The showerhouse is located in Resurrection campground near the intersection of Madison and Ballaine. Open 24/7 in the summer except during routine cleaning. Shower service is included with your reservation at no additional cost.
- Site dimensions are listed on Campspot under campground and site type description. Maximum vehicle length is detailed under each individual site listing.
Booking as far in advance as possible will give you the best opportunity to secure the site you desire. Our busiest times of the season are as follows:
- Holiday weekends
- Fourth of July
- Seward Silver Salmon Derby weekends
- Peak fishing times
Spring Creek campground, located on the east side of Resurrection Bay, typically has more vacancies compared to other locations.
City Clerk's Office
- Come to the City Clerk's office or click on the "Business" link at the top of the site. We're happy to help!
Library / Museum
Regular library card holders may use their library card number and PIN to check out items from the Alaska Digital Library. Items can be download to a computer, tablet, device or app. Visit the following website or call the library at 224-4082 for additional assistance.
Story Time is held for children up to five years and their caregivers every Friday at 11:00 AM, late-September to early-May. Story Time will be held in the Museuem once a month. Play Time is held for children up to 5 years and their caregivers every Saturday, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM in the Children's Room for unstructured play time. Lunch Bunch is held for homeschooled children the last Wednesday of each month, September-April, except December, to discuss books recently read. Summer Reading Program is held for school aged youth annually June-August. Visit the calendar for more information about these and other events.
- Pick up a registration form from the library and present a valid photo identification and proof of Seward area residence. Ask about a temporary card if you do not live in Seward or the surrounding area year-round.
- The Museum has obituary and local history research files, archival collections, changes out window and temporary exhibits, features free admission mid-September to mid-May, Story Time once a month drop-in crafts and other winter programming. The Library has weekly and special programming, books, audiobooks, music on CD, videos on DVD and Bluray, magazines, newspapers, board games, video games, children's literacy tablets, portable mic, overhead projector, projector screens and other office equipment for in library use or for loan, and offers many services, such as notary public, faxing, scanning, b/w and color copies up to 11x17 pages, public access copier, computers, laptops, Wi-Fi, printers, scanners, proctored testing, meeting rooms for public and private use (fee based). We gladly welcome volunteers. Stop by for a volunteer application and to learn more.
Visit our online catalog. Regular library card holders may log in with their library card number and PIN to renew material once, pay fines with a credit card or play a hold. Call the library at (907) 224-4082 for additional help.
For more details about making an appointment at the Library Museum to apply for a passport, visit our Passport page or look for other Passport Facilities in the area.
Police Department
Click the following link to learn how to report a vehicle accident:
You can request a copy of a police report by filling out a Document Request Form and returning it to the Office of the City Clerk in the City Hall Building.
Seward Police Department does not provide copies of pending criminal cases. You must contact the Kenai District Attorney Office if you need a copy of a pending case:
Kenai District Attorney Office
Trading Bay Professional Center
120 Trading Bay Road, Suite 200
Kenai, AK 99611-7716
Phone: (907) 283-3131
Fax: (907) 283-9553