Starrigavan Campground and Day Use

STARRIGAVAN CAMPSITES
STARRIGAVAN CAMPSITES
STARRIGAVAN CAMPSITES
STARRIGAVAN CAMPSITES
STARRIGAVAN CAMPSITES

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms

About Starrigavan Campground and Day Use

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.

Available sites

18 total sites

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Kayaking

Kayaking

Spring Summer Fall
Photography

Photography

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - Sep 16 to Dec 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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18 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 003, Loop: ESTU RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: ESTU RV
Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 011, Loop: ESTU RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: ESTU RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: ESTU RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 015, Loop: ESTU Tent
Gravel · Full shade
⛺ 016, Loop: ESTU Tent
Gravel · Full shade
🚐 018, Loop: ESTU RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 019, Loop: ESTU RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: ESTU RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 022, Loop: ESTU Tent
Gravel · Full shade
🚐 023, Loop: ESTU RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: ESTU RV
Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 027H, Loop: BACK Tent
Gravel · Full shade
⛺ 028H, Loop: BACK Tent
Gravel · Full shade
⛺ 029H, Loop: BACK Tent
Gravel · Full shade
⛺ 039, Loop: BAYS Tent
Gravel · Full shade
⛺ 041, Loop: BAYS Tent
Gravel · Full shade

Reviews

26 reviews

Summary

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Starrigavan Campground offers a spacious area with beautiful ocean views, clean facilities, and a peaceful atmosphere, making it ideal for large groups. It’s conveniently located for hiking and kayaking, with friendly hosts and well-maintained trails. Some areas showed signs of wear, such as muddy pull-ins and maintenance issues with picnic tables and fire pits, but overall, guests found their stay comfortable and enjoyable.

Based on guest feedback

4.4

Overall rating

Based on 26 reviews

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5 stars 57.7% (15)
4 stars 34.6% (9)
3 stars 3.8% (1)
2 stars 0.0% (0)
1 star 3.8% (1)

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Christine L

Verified

August 24, 2026 Stayed at: 041, Loop: BAYS

Overall, we enjoyed our stay, but things didn't go as planned. I had reserved a beachfront campsite online before we arrived, but when we got there, another group was already camping on that site. We went to the host cabin and were told that reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. Even after showing the host my reservation confirmation, we were asked to choose a different campsite instead.

The campsite we ended up with was perfectly sufficient and once we got settled, we were able to enjoy the experience. We purchased firewood, and the host kindly delivered it directly to our campsite. We walked a nice boardwalk trail in the evening, and overnight, we heard salmon splashing in the water and owls calling from the trees.

The only lingering frustration was the reservation process. I was charged $24 when I booked online, but the host told me the campsite only cost $16. We were not refunded the difference. It was disappointing to pay more for an online reservation that didn't actually guarantee the campsite we selected. The online booking system seems misleading if it neither secures the reserved site nor reflects the correct price. With a few improvements to the reservation process, this would have been an easy five-star stay.

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Gary B

August 12, 2026

The area is large with a great view of the ocean. It has clean and well maintained. Suitable for a large group.

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Sharon M

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June 30, 2026 Stayed at: 011, Loop: ESTU

Great location for hiking and kayaking. Very quiet and peaceful.

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Sharon M

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June 23, 2026 Stayed at: 013, Loop: ESTU

Such a beautiful, peaceful campground.

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James P

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July 22, 2025 Stayed at: 024, Loop: ESTU

Camping sites appear to get little use. Over all, our stay was comfortable, but the pull-in were very muddy, the grate over the fire pit was bent so badly it was unuseable, and the picnic table had moss growing in all of the gaps, causing it to hold moisture instead of drain between the slats.

The trails were nice, restrooms were clean, good water available.

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James P

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July 22, 2025 Stayed at: 024, Loop: ESTU

Camping sites appear to get little use. Over all, our stay was comfortable, but the pull-in were very muddy, the grate over the fire pit was bent so badly it was unuseable, and the picnic table had moss growing in all of the gaps, causing it to hold moisture instead of drain between the slats.

The trails were nice, restrooms were clean, good water available.

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James P

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July 22, 2025 Stayed at: 024, Loop: ESTU

Camping sites appear to get little use. Over all, our stay was comfortable, but the pull-in were very muddy, the grate over the fire pit was bent so badly it was unuseable, and the picnic table had moss growing in all of the gaps, causing it to hold moisture instead of drain between the slats.

The trails were nice, restrooms were clean, good water available.

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Barbara W

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June 22, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: ESTU

Beautiful campground!! Very friendly and helpful host:) Convenient location to town with a beautiful drive. The estuary boardwalk trail is a must do, as is the drive up Harbor Mountain. Our site was located near the artesian well which was frequented by locals getting drinking water. This and the estuary in general generated a lot of campground traffic. We were glad the gates were closed overnight to cut down the traffic. There was no garbage collection available, so each day we "donated" to a different public day use site garbage. The RV campground down the road offered showers with a donation.

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Barbara W

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June 22, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: ESTU

Beautiful campground!! Very friendly and helpful host:) Convenient location to town with a beautiful drive. The estuary boardwalk trail is a must do, as is the drive up Harbor Mountain. Our site was located near the artesian well which was frequented by locals getting drinking water. This and the estuary in general generated a lot of campground traffic. We were glad the gates were closed overnight to cut down the traffic. There was no garbage collection available, so each day we "donated" to a different public day use site garbage. The RV campground down the road offered showers with a donation.

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Barbara W

Verified

June 22, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: ESTU

Beautiful campground!! Very friendly and helpful host:) Convenient location to town with a beautiful drive. The estuary boardwalk trail is a must do, as is the drive up Harbor Mountain. Our site was located near the artesian well which was frequented by locals getting drinking water. This and the estuary in general generated a lot of campground traffic. We were glad the gates were closed overnight to cut down the traffic. There was no garbage collection available, so each day we "donated" to a different public day use site garbage. The RV campground down the road offered showers with a donation.

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Location & Directions for Starrigavan Campground and Day Use

Sitka Ranger District, Sitka, AK 99835 United States

Elevation: 18 ft

Getting There

Starrigavan Recreation Area is located 7 mi northeast of Sitka at the end of

Halibut Point Road and 3/4 mi from the local Alaska Marine Highway

Ferry Terminal. There are no roads to Sitka. Access is via the Alaska Marine

Highway or Alaska Airli...

Nearest town

Sitka, AK - 7.5 mi

About 14 min to downtown

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: November 3, 2026

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