Polk Camp
Polk Camp is a three bedroom cabin located in Polk Inlet on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. The site offers recreation, relaxation and a unique lodging experience in the Tongass National Forest. Polk Camp once served as a remote administration camp for the Craig Ranger District and is now a recreation cabin with limited amenities. The cabin is accessible by vehicle, boat or floatplane.
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Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
Site guide
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| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLK CAMP | Pull-through | 50 | Gravel | Full | Oceanfront | 10 / 4 | Yes | Yes | Prime |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Peak Season = May 1- November 30 = $75.00 per night Non Peak Season = December 1-April 30 = $45.00 per night |
| Accessibility | Site POLK CAMP is listed accessible |
The Polk Camp has a large kitchen with a fully functional propane stove and oven, a sink (no running water), and plenty of counter and cupboard space. There are three bedrooms with two moveable beds in each room. Running water is currently inavailable. Please bring your own water. There is a large gathering room, a great deck and exquisite views. Polk Camp is a wonderful spot for a family reunion, a wedding or a weekend with your friends.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
Polk Camp is located 15 miles from the Hydaburg Road turnoff, approximately 45 miles from Craig. From Craig take the Craig/Klawock-Hollis Highway toward Hollis. Turn right on the Hydaburg Road (State Route 913) and travel for 8 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 21 (Polk Inlet and Twelvemile Road).
| Nearest town | Craig, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 55.3567° N, 132.5183° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Although the site is not as remote as others in the area, visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
Explore
Trails nearby
- 1.1 miDog Salmon0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 mi2100364 Road2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 3.8 mi2150600 Road0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Karta River Wilderness begins about 12 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 12 miKarta River Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 39,917 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Natural features
The cabin is nestled in a canopy of young Sitka spruce and western hemlock. There are plenty of places to explore in the Polk Inlet area, including an estuary just south of the cabin, where wildlife is abundant, including sandhill cranes, eagles, wolves, black bears, Sitka black-tailed deer and a variety of migratory birds.
Recreation
Anglers will find that Dog Salmon Creek, which flows into the inlet, has an excellent run of coho, chum, sockeye and pink salmon, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout and Dolly Varden. Crabbing, beachcombing and wildlife viewing are popular in the area as well. Dog Salmon Fish Pass is noted as a popular bear viewing site in August. A system of roads for off-road enthusiasts is also in the vicinity. Hunters can take advantage of the long hunting seasons in the surrounding national forest. Bear season occurs during spring and fall, while deer season begins in late summer and lasts through late fall. Polk Inlet also has a rich logging history. Log landings and log transfer facilities can be found on the nearby shoreline, but are not visible from the cabin.
Nearby
Nearby attractions include: Dog Salmon Wildlife Viewing Area; Polk Inlet Road system; Polk Inlet all-terrain vehicle roads (trails); hunting; fishing; crabbing; wildlife viewing.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Polk Camp?
Sites at Polk Camp are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Polk Camp?
Peak Season = May 1- November 30 = $75.00 per night Non Peak Season = December 1-April 30 = $45.00 per night
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Polk Camp?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Polk Camp have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Polk Camp?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Polk Camp?
Site POLK CAMP is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Polk Camp?
Anglers will find that Dog Salmon Creek, which flows into the inlet, has an excellent run of coho, chum, sockeye and pink salmon, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout and Dolly Varden. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Polk Camp?
Craig, Alaska. Nearby attractions include: Dog Salmon Wildlife Viewing Area; Polk Inlet Road system; Polk Inlet all-terrain vehicle roads (trails); hunting; fishing; crabbing; wildlife viewing.
Source: Getting there
What if Polk Camp is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Harris River Campground (15.3 mi), Lake No. 3 Campground (20.6 mi, first-come), and Eagles Nest Campground (26 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby