Signal Creek Campground is a year-round facility located in the Ward Lake Recreation Area, 7 miles north of downtown Ketchikan and about 4 miles north of the State ferry terminal. The campground straddles Signal Creek and lies on the banks of Ward Lake, with easy access to fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing.
Recreation
Hiking is a popular option, as the Ward Lake Recreation Area boasts seven trails. The Ward Lake Nature Travel meanders 1.3 miles around the lake.
A large day-use complex with picnic sites and shelters is also available. Freshwater fishing, canoeing, kayaking, wildlife viewing and scenery are favorite draws at Ward Lake.
Facilities
Signal Creek Campground's sites can accommodate up to 10 people. Each campsite contains a …
Last Chance Campground is located in the Ward Lake Recreation Area, 9 miles north of downtown Ketchikan and about 4 miles north of the State ferry terminal. This campground straddles Last Chance Creek and lies next to Ward Creek with easy access to fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing.
Recreation
Hiking is a popular option, as the Ward Lake Recreation Area boasts seven trails. The Ward Lake Nature Trail meanders 1.3 miles around the lake.
A large day-use complex with picnic sites and shelters is also available. Freshwater fishing, wildlife viewing and scenery are favorite draws at Ward Lake.
Facilities
Last Chance Campground is designated to be fully accessible. Each campsite contains a picnic table, a campfire ring with grill …
Harris River Campground is located on Prince of Wales Island on a paved highway just 10 miles from the Hollis Ferry Terminal and 20 miles from the Craig/Klawock area. Visitors enjoy hiking, fishing and viewing abundant wildlife.
Recreation
Hiking, fishing and wildlife viewing are popular activities. The Harris River Trail and the Twentymile Spur Trail both pass along the Harris River. The latter ends at a set of beaver ponds.
A short boardwalk trail dissects the campground to offer campers a close-up view of a muskeg habitat without getting their feet wet. A bridge and short path across the Harris River connect the campground to the Harris River Picnic Area.
Camping rates in Ketchikan will vary depending on the campground and even length of stay. In general, expect to pay between $20 to $40 per night
Camping at an RV park costs more than a campground stay. Like campground rates, RV campsite rates differ from park to park but generally fall between $30 & $80 per night.
The amount of time you can stay at a park or campground will vary from place to place depending on availability and restrictions. Long-term spaces are easier to snag during an off-season.
Yes! Most of those mentioned above allow pets. Do keep in mind, however, that not all Ketchikan RVs for rent are pet-friendly. You can filter your RV search to show pet-friendly rigs.
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