Starrigavan Campground and Day Use
Starrigavan Campground and Day Use is a national forest campground in Alaska. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Alaska
- Coordinates
- 57.13278, -135.36639
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Historic & Cultural Site, Interpretive Programs
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 907-747-6671
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Starrigavan Campground and Day Use
Overview Starrigavan Campsites lie within Starrigavan Recreation Area about seven miles north of Sitka. Visitors enjoy hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, picnicking, fishing and kayaking. Learn more about the campsites here. Access to Sitka is by boat or airplane. The campsites are a two-minute drive from the Alaska Marine Highway Sitka Ferry Terminal or a seven-mile drive from downtown Sitka or the airport. Recreation Hiking, picnicking and wildlife viewing are popular pursuits at Starrigavan. Visitors also enjoy fishing in saltwater and freshwater areas. Many bird and wildlife viewing opportunities exist. Hiking options include the Estuary Life Boardwalk Trail, Forest and Muskeg Trail, the Mosquito Cove Trail and numerous intertwining path and roadways of the recreation area. For information about fishing permits and seasons, visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game . Facilities This primitive camping area is fully accessible and offers a variety of accommodations, including group tent sites, individual campsites (both drive in, one is pull through, and hike-in) and Starrigavan Creek Cabin. Several sites overlook Starrigavan Bay; others are close to Starrigavan Creek. Maximum RV length accommodated is 38 feet. Two small group tent sites accommodate up to 20 people, offering twice the amount of tent space and vehicle parking as individual campsites. They also have covered cooking shelters with two picnic tables, a large grill and a fire ring with two log benc
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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
- 23 designated routes (23 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starrigavan Campground | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Brents Beach Cabin | National forest campground | 7.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Allan Point Cabin | National forest campground | 7.7 mi | — | No hookups |
| Freds Creek Cabin | National forest campground | 10 mi | — | No hookups |
| Samsing Cove Cabin | National forest campground | 11 mi | — | No hookups |
| Salmon Lake Cabin Sitka | National forest campground | 14 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.