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Seward Recreation Area

Alaska

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  • Alaska

Installation overview

About Seward Recreation Area

Seward Recreation Area is a U.S. military installation in Alaska.

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Location

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Alaska

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Location details are provided for directory discovery and should be verified on official sources.

Quick Facts

Branch
Army
State
Alaska
Area hazard risk
Very Low

Public sources

This page is an informational directory entry. For gate access, visitor rules, and operational procedures, always use official military websites.

Last verified: March 2026

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Family and Lifestyle

  • Family fit varies by school zones, commute times, and community amenities in surrounding areas.
  • Lifestyle can range from urban convenience to suburban quiet depending on where you choose to live.
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Things to Do Nearby

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PCS and Relocation Notes

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PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near Seward Recreation Area

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (SEWARD AP, AK US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Kenai Peninsula County.

Avg high
46.3°F
Avg low
34.5°F
Annual rainfall
69.71 in
Typical snowfall
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Natural-hazard exposure

Overall: Very Low
HurricaneVery Low
WildfireRelatively Low
TornadoVery Low
FloodVery Low
Extreme heatVery Low

Climate normals period: 1991-2020. Hazard ratings are community-level public references for PCS planning and are not installation-specific determinations. Sources: NOAA NCEI and FEMA National Risk Index methodology. Compare bases by natural-hazard risk.

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Seward Recreation Area FAQ

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Where is Seward Recreation Area located?

Seward Recreation Area is located in Alaska.

What city is closest to Seward Recreation Area?

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What is it like to live near Seward Recreation Area?

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What is the natural-hazard risk near Seward Recreation Area?

The surrounding Kenai Peninsula community has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Climate normals nearby include average high near 46.3°F, average low near 34.5°F, about 69.71 inches of annual rainfall. These are community-level public references for PCS planning, not installation-specific hazard determinations.