Eagles Nest
Eagles Nest is a national forest campground in Alaska.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Alaska
- Coordinates
- 55.70303, -132.84197
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232360
About Eagles Nest
Eagle 's Nest Campground is nestled in the forest above the scenic Balls Lake. The campground provides 12 camping sites, including ten drive-in sites and two walk-in locations along the lake side. One centrally located, two-stall outhouse is provided. 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, as well as longer hiking trail. Special Features: Eagle 's Nest Campground offers something for all visitors. A boat launch on Balls Lake provides a launching point for campers with a canoe or kayak. Fish from boat or shore for trout and Dolly Varden. The Balls Lake Trail passes through the Campground, offering a 2.5 mile hike all the way around the lake. Swans, kingfisher, and ducks may be seen along with an array of riparian plants. The accessible Eagle 's Nest Interpretive Trail (.5 miles one-way) provides a path through huge spruce trees, beside Control Creek, where salmon come to spawn.
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 69 designated routes (153 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control Lake Cabin | National forest campground | 1.0 mi | — | No hookups |
| Eagles Nest Campground | National forest campground | 1.4 mi | — | No hookups |
| Honker Lake Cabin | National forest campground | 9.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Salmon Lake Cabin Thorne Bay | National forest campground | 11 mi | — | No hookups |
| Lake Number 3 | National forest camping area | 11 mi | — | — |
| Black Bear Lake Cabin (Tongass National Forest, AK) | National forest campground | 11 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.