Harris River Campground
Harris River Campground is located on Prince of Wales Island on a paved highway just 10 miles from the Hollis Ferry Terminal and 20 miles from the Craig/Klawock area. Visitors enjoy hiking, fishing and viewing abundant wildlife.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 8 |
| Tent-only | 6 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 89 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
14 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Standard | Back-in | 89 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | |
| 002 | Standard | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 003 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 004 | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 005 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 006 | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 007 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 008 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 009 | Standard | Back-in | 32 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 010 | Standard | Back-in | 74 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 2 | Yes |
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 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 89 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Accessibility | Sites 002, 003, 004, 005 and 9 more are listed accessible |
The campground offers accessible campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Accessible pit toilets and trash collection are provided. No hookups are available.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | April |
| Forest | Tongass National Forest |
| Fees | $8/night peak season May 1 – September 30 $8/night non-peak season October 1 – April 30 |
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Getting there
From Ketchikan take the Inter-Island Ferry to Hollis on Prince of Wales Island. From Hollis, take Highway 924 for approximately 10 miles. The campground will be on the left (south) side of the road just past the Hydaburg Road junction adjacent to the Harris River.
| Nearest town | Craig, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 55.4672° N, 132.8556° W · Directions ↗ |
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Trails nearby
- 0.1 miHarris River Day Use Trail0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.5 miHarris River Access Trail2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 miHarris River Interp Trail0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.6 miTwenty Mile Spur Trail2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowshoe and 1 more
- 2.6 miOne Duck Trail ↗2.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowshoe and 1 more
- 4.5 miMaybeso Road3.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trailheads within three miles
- under 0.1 miHarris River Trailhead Site Trailhead ↗Tongass National Forest
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 4.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 4.1 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.
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Natural features
The campground is situated along the Harris River, a short drive from hiking trails and fishing outposts, within the Tongass National Forest, which covers nearly 17 million acres in southeast Alaska and is the largest forest in the national forest system. The Tongass surrounds the Inside Passage, the network of waterways that buffers the jagged Alaskan Coast and a cluster of coastal islands. The Tongass offers visitors a chance to view wildlife, including eagles, bears and spawning salmon. Expansive vistas of fjords, glaciers and mountain peaks abound. Much of the forest is a temperate rain forest.
Recreation
Hiking, fishing and wildlife viewing are popular activities. The Harris River Trail and the Twentymile Spur Trail both pass along the Harris River. The latter ends at a set of beaver ponds. A short boardwalk trail dissects the campground to offer campers a close-up view of a muskeg habitat without getting their feet wet. A bridge and short path across the Harris River connect the campground to the Harris River Picnic Area. About two miles east of the campground is the Harris River Interpretive Trail, which provides information about recent river restoration work and habitat management experiments.
Nearby
The One Duck Trail was originally constructed by the Youth Conservation Corps in the mid-1980's. The trail offers a challenging hike and spectacular views of the Harris River watershed award those who complete it. Prince of Wales Island offers boat rentals, fishing supplies and other conveniences a short drive away.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Harris River Campground?
Sites at Harris River Campground 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 Harris River Campground?
$8/night peak season May 1 – September 30 $8/night non-peak season October 1 – April 30
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Harris River Campground?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Harris River Campground have?
14 sites, including 8 standard sites without power and 6 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Harris River Campground?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there accessible sites at Harris River Campground?
Sites 002, 003, 004, and 005 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 13 sites in all. 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 Harris River Campground?
Hiking, fishing and wildlife viewing are popular activities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Harris River Campground?
Craig, Alaska. The One Duck Trail was originally constructed by the Youth Conservation Corps in the mid-1980's.
Source: Getting there
What if Harris River Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Eagles Nest Campground (14.9 mi), Lake No. 3 Campground (16.7 mi, first-come), and Staney Bridge Campground (25.7 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby