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About Starrigavan Campground and Day Use
Number of accommodations: 18
Activities & Attractions
Nearby
Fishing
Hiking
Kayaking
Photography
Year-round
Fishing
Hiking
Photography
Spring
Kayaking
Summer
Kayaking
Fall
Kayaking
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 (25)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
Sharon M
VerifiedJune 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: ESTU
Great location for hiking and kayaking. Very quiet and peaceful.
Sharon M
VerifiedJune 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: ESTU
Such a beautiful, peaceful campground.
James P
VerifiedJuly 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.
James P
VerifiedJuly 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.
James P
VerifiedJuly 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.
Barbara W
VerifiedJune 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.
Barbara W
VerifiedJune 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.
Barbara W
VerifiedJune 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.
Stephanie P
VerifiedJune 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: ESTU
Stayed at this campground in mid June 2024 and loved it! Current campground host was wonderful, helpful, and kept grounds in great, clean shape. Campsites offer lots of vegetation for privacy from other visitors. Gates closed at 9p, reopened at 7a to help keep campground quiet without "drive throughs" all night. Host shares gate code upon check-in so campers can get in and out if needed. Artisan well with potable water accessible throughout campground. Along with bear proof food storage boxes. Multiple clean vault restrooms throughout as well. Firewood sold at host site for a very reasonable price! Beautiful place and cannot wait to go back!! Thank you, USFS!!
Stephanie P
VerifiedJune 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: ESTU
Stayed at this campground in mid June 2024 and loved it! Current campground host was wonderful, helpful, and kept grounds in great, clean shape. Campsites offer lots of vegetation for privacy from other visitors. Gates closed at 9p, reopened at 7a to help keep campground quiet without "drive throughs" all night. Host shares gate code upon check-in so campers can get in and out if needed. Artisan well with potable water accessible throughout campground. Along with bear proof food storage boxes. Multiple clean vault restrooms throughout as well. Firewood sold at host site for a very reasonable price! Beautiful place and cannot wait to go back!! Thank you, USFS!!
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.
Elevation: 18 feet
7.5 mi drive to downtown Sitka (about 14 min)
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: September 17, 2026
