Starrigavan Campground and Day Use

Sitka Ranger District, Sitka, Alaska, United States
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STARRIGAVAN CAMPSITES
STARRIGAVAN CAMPSITES
STARRIGAVAN CAMPSITES
STARRIGAVAN CAMPSITES
STARRIGAVAN CAMPSITES

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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
RV Sites 10 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 8 sites Check Availability

Activities & Attractions

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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

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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

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4 stars 34.6% (9)
3 stars 3.8% (1)
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Phil V

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December 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.

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Phil V

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December 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.

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Phil V

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December 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.

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Phil V

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August 31, 2020 Stayed at: 009, Loop: ESTU

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Phil V

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August 31, 2020 Stayed at: 009, Loop: ESTU

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Phil V

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August 31, 2020 Stayed at: 009, Loop: ESTU

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Caleb L

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August 27, 2021 Stayed at: 016, Loop: ESTU

Great rates, helpful host, beautiful area

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Caleb L

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August 27, 2021 Stayed at: 016, Loop: ESTU

Great rates, helpful host, beautiful area

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Caleb L

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August 27, 2021 Stayed at: 016, Loop: ESTU

Great rates, helpful host, beautiful area

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Jacob G

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July 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.

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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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