About Starrigavan Campground and Day Use
Number of accommodations: 18
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Kayaking
Photography
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
Parking and Transport
- Parking
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Reviews (22)
What Guests Are Saying
Starrigavan Campground features a beautiful setting with friendly and helpful hosts, clean restrooms, and convenient access to potable water. While some camping sites showed signs of wear, including muddy pull-ins and maintenance issues with picnic tables and fire pits, the campground's privacy and the quality of trails, like the estuary boardwalk, were highlights. Overall, visitors appreciated the peaceful atmosphere and cleanliness, making it a desirable spot for camping.
What Guests Are Saying
Starrigavan Campground features a beautiful setting with friendly and helpful hosts, clean restrooms, and convenient access to potable water. While some camping sites showed signs of wear, including muddy pull-ins and maintenance issues with picnic tables and fire pits, the campground's privacy and the quality of trails, like the estuary boardwalk, were highlights. Overall, visitors appreciated the peaceful atmosphere and cleanliness, making it a desirable spot for camping.
Review Summary
Jacob G
VerifiedJuly 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: BAYS
One of my favorite camping locations that I’ve ever been. My only regret is that there wasn’t more time, but that’ll be amended when I come back and visit again. Jim and Pam, the camp hosts (not the iconic couple from The Office) were absolutely wonderful. In the limited time my brother and I saw them, they were helpful and kind, passing along the spirit of Alaska in their interactions with us. The site itself is gorgeous, with ample privacy, recreation and wildlife to keep anyone happy. The distance into town isn’t far, but $45 cab rides are enough to ensure you make your time in the campgrounds your priority. Hiking trails are abundant and if you’re aware of the tide times, it’s worth a kayak or paddle board excursion around the waters of the Sitka Sound adjacent to the area. I am so grateful for having had the chance to spend a few nights here. Can’t wait to come back.
Jacob G
VerifiedJuly 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: BAYS
One of my favorite camping locations that I’ve ever been. My only regret is that there wasn’t more time, but that’ll be amended when I come back and visit again. Jim and Pam, the camp hosts (not the iconic couple from The Office) were absolutely wonderful. In the limited time my brother and I saw them, they were helpful and kind, passing along the spirit of Alaska in their interactions with us. The site itself is gorgeous, with ample privacy, recreation and wildlife to keep anyone happy. The distance into town isn’t far, but $45 cab rides are enough to ensure you make your time in the campgrounds your priority. Hiking trails are abundant and if you’re aware of the tide times, it’s worth a kayak or paddle board excursion around the waters of the Sitka Sound adjacent to the area. I am so grateful for having had the chance to spend a few nights here. Can’t wait to come back.
Caleb L
VerifiedAugust 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: ESTU
Great rates, helpful host, beautiful area
Caleb L
VerifiedAugust 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: ESTU
Great rates, helpful host, beautiful area
Caleb L
VerifiedAugust 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: ESTU
Great rates, helpful host, beautiful area
Phil V
VerifiedAugust 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: ESTU
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Phil V
VerifiedAugust 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: ESTU
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Phil V
VerifiedAugust 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: ESTU
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Phil V
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: ESTU
My Boy Scout troop has stayed at Starrigavan Campground on multiple yearly trips. This campground is a perfect place for group camps or individuals. Beautiful campground, good convenient water and facilities, very clean! If you’re staying here you definitely need to go fishing with Islandview Charters and resort.
Phil V
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: ESTU
My Boy Scout troop has stayed at Starrigavan Campground on multiple yearly trips. This campground is a perfect place for group camps or individuals. Beautiful campground, good convenient water and facilities, very clean! If you’re staying here you definitely need to go fishing with Islandview Charters and resort.
Location Starrigavan Campground and Day Use
Address:
Sitka Ranger District
Sitka, AK, 99835
United States
Starrigavan Recreation Area is located 7 miles northeast of Sitka at the end of
Halibut Point Road and 3/4 mile from the local Alaska Marine Highway
Ferry Terminal. There are no roads to Sitka. Access is via the Alaska Marine
Highway or Alaska Airlines.
Upon exiting the Ferry Terminal parking lot, turn left. Estuary and Backpackers Loop are the last right hand turn before the end of the highway. Bayside Loop is the last left hand turn before the end of the highway.
From the airport, go across Japonski Bridge to downtown Sitka. Take Halibut
Point Road north 7 miles to Starrigavan Recreation Area.
Latitude & Longitude: 57.1328 / -135.366
Elevation: 18 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- The Starrigavan Host is located in a cabin near the end of the state highway.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Safety & rules
- The campground is open throughout the year.
Vehicles & parking
- Vehicle access hours change seasonally based on daylight; summer hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., reducing in late August.
- Winter vehicle access is subject to snow/ice conditions; if gates are closed, pack equipment in by non-motorized means.
- Traffic is restricted outside open hours, with exceptions for campsite reservation holders during gate closures.
Fees & deposits
- From November 1 to April 30, campsites are available only on a walk-up basis; payment is required at collection boxes or the ranger office.
Wildlife & food storage
- Food storage is mandatory for all guests.
- Due to brown bears in the area, guests must store food properly and follow bear safety guidelines.
Site types & loops
- Tent pads are gravel; consider bringing extra padding for comfort.
Site capacity
- Extra campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Local regulations
- Commercial outfitters and guides are not allowed; institutional groups may need special permits.
General
- Click here to learn more about the Tongass National Forest.
Fires & fuel
- Buy firewood locally to prevent pest spread; do not transport firewood from other areas.
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
