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Starrigavan Campground and Day Use

Tongass National Forest, Alaska

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As of October 2026, Starrigavan Campground and Day Use is a campground in Tongass National Forest, Alaska with 24 campsites. Starrigavan Campground and Day Use is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Starrigavan Campground and Day Use is located at 57.1328° N, 135.3664° W.

people allowed on 10 of 24 sites: 8
people allowed on each of the 3 largest sites: 20

Starrigavan Campground and Day Use reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Campsites at Starrigavan Campground and Day Use

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Standard 21
Tent 3
Accessible 23

What an RV fits

25 ft2 sites
30 ft1 site
38 ft7 sites

Amenities

restrooms
potable water
dump station
firewood
food storage lockers

At a glance: Setting: Forest · Access: Gravel road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife, photography, stargazing.

All sites at Starrigavan Campground and Day Use, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
027H	BACK	Standard	4	-	Accessible
028H	BACK	Standard	6	-	Accessible
029H	BACK	Standard	6	-	Accessible
039	BAYS	Standard	6	-	Accessible
041	BAYS	Standard	6	-	Accessible
33	BAYS (DAY USE ONLY)	Standard	8	-	Accessible
34	BAYS (DAY USE ONLY)	Standard	8	-	Accessible
35	BAYS (DAY USE ONLY)	Standard	20	-	Accessible
36	BAYS (DAY USE ONLY)	Standard	20	-	Accessible
37	BAYS (DAY USE ONLY)	Standard	8	-	Accessible
38	BAYS (DAY USE ONLY)	Standard	8	-	Accessible
003	ESTU	Standard	8	25 ft	Accessible
009	ESTU	Standard	10	38 ft	Accessible
011	ESTU	Standard	8	38 ft	Accessible
012	ESTU	Standard	8	38 ft	Accessible
013	ESTU	Standard	8	38 ft	Accessible
015	ESTU	Tent	6	-	-
016	ESTU	Tent	6	-	Accessible
018	ESTU	Standard	8	30 ft	Accessible
019	ESTU	Standard	10	38 ft	Accessible
020	ESTU	Standard	8	38 ft	Accessible
022	ESTU	Tent	20	-	Accessible
023	ESTU	Standard	6	25 ft	Accessible
024	ESTU	Standard	6	38 ft	Accessible

About Starrigavan Campground and Day Use

Overview

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.

Recreation

Hiking, picnicking and wildlife viewing are popular pursuits at Starrigavan. Visitors also enjoy fishing in saltwater and freshwater areas. Many bird and wildlife viewing opportunities exist. Hiking options include the Estuary Life Boardwalk Trail, Forest and Muskeg Trail, the Mosquito Cove Trail and numerous intertwining path and roadways of the recreation area.

For information about fishing permits and seasons, visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game .

Facilities

This primitive camping area is fully accessible and offers a variety of accommodations, including group tent sites, individual campsites (both drive in, one is pull through, and hike-in) and Starrigavan Creek Cabin. Several sites overlook Starrigavan Bay; others are close to Starrigavan Creek. Maximum RV length accommodated is 38 feet.

Two small group tent sites accommodate up to 20 people, offering twice the amount of tent space and vehicle parking as individual campsites. They also have covered cooking shelters with two picnic tables, a large grill and a fire ring with two log benches.

Picnic tables, campfire rings, gravel tent pads and gravel parking spurs are furnished at the individual sites. Vault toilets, drinking water, bear-proof food lockers and seasonal trash collection are provided. Firewood is provided for a small fee. A dump station is located in Sitka, seven miles away.

Natural Features

The campsites are situated within a typical temperate rainforest of hemlock and spruce trees with salmonberry bushes, low shrubs and mosses covering the forest floor.

The Starrigavan Recreation Area is home to a diverse range of forest, estuary and marine habitats. Depending on the season, visitors might spot brown bear, spawning coho (silver) and pink (humpy) salmon, common merganser, bufflehead, bald eagle, great blue heron, kingfisher, river otter or Sitka black-tailed deer.

Nearby Attractions

The State of Alaska's Old Sitka State Historic Site is nearby. Visitors can take half or full-day kayak trips to Katlian Bay and Siginaka Islands.

Rules and notices at Starrigavan Campground and Day Use

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Starrigavan Campground and Day Use on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Open year-round.

Vehicle access varies throughout the year depending on daylight hours. Summer open gate hours are generally 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m starting in late August as the daylight hours diminish. Please call the Sitka Ranger District (907-747-6671) for questions about gate hours.

Vehicle access during the winter will depend on the presence of snow/ice on roadway and winter host availability for managing gates; check with the Sitka Ranger District (907-747-6671) for current conditions. When access gates are closed, customer equipment/supplies must be packed in by non-motorized means; parking is available off highway near the entrance to the recreation area.

Access gates are closed and traffic is not permitted to enter or exit the recreation area outside established open hours. Exceptions are made on a case by case basis for customers with a campsite reservation who are arriving or departing on the Alaska Marine Highway during hours the gates are closed. Contact the Sitka Ranger District (907-747-6671) for additional information.

November 1 through April 30: All Campsites available on walk-up basis only with payment made in one of the fee collection boxes in the recreation area or at the Sitka Ranger District office.

Starrigavan Host is located in cabin at last left-hand turn before the end of the state highway.

Food storage required.

An active population of brown bears inhabits Starrigavan. Be bear aware by: being noisy, storing food in vehicles or high in a tree when not actively eating at table or around fire ring, keeping dogs leashed and under control, cleaning food remnants off grills, packing garbage to bear-proof garbage cans provided at the host site and not cleaning or smoking fish within Starrigavan Recreation Area.

Tent pads are gravel; for comfort, additional padding may be needed under tent and/or sleeping bags.

Additional campsites available on first-come, first-served basis.

Use of recreation area by a commercial outfitter or guide is not allowed; institutional outfitters including universities, schools and clubs may require a special use permit before making reservations.

Click here to learn more about the Tongass National Forest.

Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by purchasing firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

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Starrigavan Campground and Day Use FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Starrigavan Campground and Day Use?

Starrigavan Campground and Day Use is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 24 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Starrigavan Campground and Day Use?

Cancellations happen frequently at Starrigavan Campground and Day Use, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Starrigavan Campground and Day Use have?

Starrigavan Campground and Day Use has 24 campsites.