DESCRIPTION:
The Eagle's Nest Campground has 12 sites, ten drive-in sites and two
walk-in sites located on Balls Lake . One centrally located, two-stall
bathroom services the campground. Eagle's Nest is perfect for families
traveling through Prince of Wales Island that want to stop and rest
at a beautiful, well-cared for campground in the center of the island.
Eagle's Nest also offers an accessible interpretive trail that describes
the salmon cycle in the stream.
LOCATION:
You can reach Eagle's Nest Campground from Forest Highway 42 (State Highway
925). The campground is only two miles east of Control Lake Junction.
USGS Map: Craig C-2.
CAMPGROUND:
Campground Fee : $8.00
Stay Limit: 14 Days
Number of Sites: 12 (10 drive-in, 2
tent sites)
Facilities: Vault Toilet, tent site,
fire ring, bear-proof trash receptacles, host service and
fee collection.
For Reservations: Click on Recreation.gov or
call the National Recreation Reservation Service at 1-877-444-6777.
INTERPRETIVE TRAIL:
Distance: 0.5 miles (one way)
Trip Time: 20 minutes (one way)
Difficulty: Easy
Elevation Change: 0 feet
Trail Tread: The Eagle's Nest Interpretive
Trail is all yellow cedar boardwalk.
Recommended Seasons:
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SPECIAL
FEATURES:
The Eagle's Nest campground offers something for all visitors. A boat
launch on Balls Lake provides a launching point for campers with canoes
or kayak. Some people may choose to boat on the lake, others may fish
from shore for trout and Dolly Varden. The Balls Lake Trail offers a
2.5-mile hike all the way around the lake, where swans, kingfisher and
ducks may be seen along with an array of riparian plants. The accessible
Eagle's Nest Interpretive Trail provides a path through huge spruce trees,
beside Control Creek, where salmon reds (eggs) may be viewed.
Practice Leave No Trace
• Plan Ahead and Prepare
• Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
• Dispose of Waste Properly
• Leave What You Find
• Minimize Campfire Impacts
• Respect Wildlife
• Be Considerate of Other Visitors
SAFETY TIPS:
• Discharging firearms is prohibited within 150 yards of buildings,
campsites, developed recreation sites, or occupied areas
• Fireworks or other explosives are prohibited
• Use only fire rings provided by the Forest
Service
• Be respectful of others and keep your
pets under control
• Do NOT feed or approach bears!
• Water for consumption should be treated
or boiled
• Rubber boots, rain gear and insect repellent
are recommended
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