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The following table lists the developed camping opportunities on Prince of Wales Island. All of these sites are open for camping year round, however generally they are inaccessible during the winter due to snow. Please note RV water, sewer, and electric hook-ups are not available at Forest Service recreation facilities. RV campers can find dump service facilities located in Craig, Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay, and Hydaburg.
Site |
Campsites |
Water Onsite/Nearby |
Toilet |
Stay Limit** |
Fee |
Reserve Online |
Access |
Eagle's Nest Campground
 (442kb)
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12 |
Yes - potable |
Yes |
14 days |
$8.00/night May 15-Sept 15 |
Yes |
Road |
El Capitan Recreation Area
(402kb) |
No developed sites* |
Yes – stream, treat before consuming |
Yes |
14 days |
No |
n/a |
Road, Boat, Plane |
Harris River Campground
(331kb) |
14 (2 group) |
Yes - potable |
Yes |
14 days |
$8.00/night May 15-Sept 15 |
Yes |
Road |
Horseshoe Hole Primitive Campsites
(398kb) |
2 |
Yes – stream, treat before consuming |
No |
14 days |
No |
n/a |
Road |
Lake No. 3 Primitive Campsites
(397kb) |
2 |
Yes – lake,
treat before consuming |
No |
14 days |
No |
n/a |
Road |
Memorial Beach
(739kb) |
2 |
No |
Yes |
14 days |
No |
n/a |
Road |
Neck Lake Access Site
(322kb) |
No developed sites* |
Yes - lake,
treat before consuming |
No |
14 days |
No |
n/a |
Road |
Staney Bridge Primitive Campsites
(370kb) |
2 |
Yes – stream, treat before consuming |
No |
14 days |
No |
n/a |
Road |
| Winter Harbor Access Site
(425kb) |
No developed sites* |
No |
No |
14 days |
No |
n/a |
Road, Boat |
* There are no developed campsites, however there are
flat areas suitable for camping at these locations.
** There is a 14-DAY PER MONTH STAY LIMIT (14 days in a 30-day period) within
developed recreation sites allow camping. |
Camping-on-your-own Guidelines
The forest belongs to everyone.... However,
there are some firm guidelines we must all follow out of respect
for everyone who owns the Forest, human and animal. You may camp
most anywhere on the Tongass National Forest (unless otherwise
posted) according to the following guidelines:
- There is a 30-day stay limit during any 6-month
period on National Forest System lands. Establishing residency
is against federal regulation.
- Do not camp on private property unless you have the owner's
permission.
- Firewood may be gathered around your camping area for use at
your campsite but it is illegal to load wood in a vehicle to
take out of the Forest without a special permit.
- Campfires can cause lasting impacts to the backcountry.
- Use a lightweight stove for cooking and enjoy a candle
lantern for light.
- Where fires are permitted, use established fire rings,
fire pans, or mound fires.
- Keep fires small. Only use sticks from the ground that
can be broken by hand.
- Burn all wood and coals to ash, put out campfires completely,
then scatter cool ashes.
- Always use the pack-in/pack-out method for the disposal of
litter to keep your Forest clean.
- Please use a digging tool to bury all human and pet waste
at least 6 to 7 inches deep.
- Pets are welcome in most areas but must be kept leashed at
all times.
- Always practice Leave
No Trace outdoor ethics.
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