Starrigavan Campsites
Open — Open year-round with vehicle access restrictions from September 16 through April 30. November through April, all sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis with payment made in fee collection boxes. Reservations available May through October via Recreation.gov.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 25 at 8:57PM AKST until February 26 at 4:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...PERIODS OF SNOW SHOWERS THROUGH THURSDAY... .Snow showers are continuing to make their way across the gulf and will continue to stream in from the west through Wednesday night. Expect temperatures to continue to decrease through tonight with precip types at low elevations continuing to become more snow. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka and Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...From 6 PM Wednesday to 4 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulations will be highly variable with localized locations having a chance of seeing accumulations a few inches higher or lower then the above range.
Special Weather Statement issued February 25 at 5:35PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
After the currently ongoing snow showers depart the area, there is increasing potential for more significant accumulating snow to impact the area starting Saturday and going through the start of next work-week. Currently, deep layer of cold air looks to become entrenched over the Inner Channels while appreciable moisture is expected to move onshore from the Gulf of Alaska starting this weekend, giving an overrunning event. The highest confidence for snowfall looks to be around the central Panhandle from Wrangell and Petersburg up to the Icy Strait Corridor, including Juneau. There is some disagreement on the exact location of the heaviest snowfall, which could shift what communities see the greatest accumulations. Part of this will depend on where the cold air sets up across the Inner Channels. Places that stay south of the colder air will see more rain than snow for precip accumulations. Stay tuned for the latest forecast updates at weather.gov/juneau
Special Weather Statement issued February 25 at 2:30PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
There is an increasing potential for accumulating snow to impact the area starting Saturday and going through the start of next week. Currently, cold air looks to become entrenched in the Inner Channels while moisture is expected to move onshore from the Gulf of Alaska starting this weekend. The highest confidence for snow looks to be around the central panhandle from Wrangell and Petersburg up to the Icy Strait corridor including Juneau. There is some disagreement on the exact location of the heaviest snow which could shift what communities see the most accumulations. Part of this will depend on where the cold air sets up across the Inner Channels. Places that stay south of the colder air will see more rain than snow for precip accumulations. Stay tuned for the latest forecast updates at weather.gov/juneau
Regional Order No. 10-01 - Marijuana - Simple Possession
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on the Tongass and Chugach National Forests: Possessing, storing or transporting parts of a cannabis plant, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; including and not limited to…
Regional Order No. 10-00-00-04-01 - Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
TONGASS and CHUGACH NATIONAL FORESTS Regional Office Juneau, Alaska Order No. 10-00-00-04-01REGIONAL ORDEROccupancy and Use Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a) & (b), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails located within and/or administered by the…
Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
R-10 SUPPLEMENT 7700-96-1 7730EFFECTIVE 5/17/96 Page 10 of 117731.14 - EXHIBIT 01ORDER NO. R-10-96-01FOREST DEVELOPMENT ROADS AND TRAILSALASKA REGIONPursuant to Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart B, Section261. so (a) (b), the following is prohibited on National Forest Developmentroads…
Eulachon Fishery Closure Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District
EULACHON FISHERY CLOSED IN FEDERAL WATERS OF DISTRICT ONE EXCEPT BY FEDERALLY QUALIFIED USERS IN THE UNUK RIVER DRAINAGEThis emergency Special Action closes Eulachon harvest in Federal public waters draining into District 1, except by federally qualified users in the Unuk River drainage.
Beaver Falls Prohibitions Thorne Bay Ranger District
The following acts are prohibited in the Tongass National Forest within the Thorne Bay Ranger District: Being on, going into, or using any part of the boardwalk trail leading to the Beaver Falls karst viewing areas, Forest Service Trails 54776, 54776A, and 54776B.
Anan Wildlife Observatory Forest Order Wrangell Ranger District
To provide for public safety and resource protection, the following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System lands described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Use Restriction Area”).PROHIBITIONSA. Going into, being upon, entering, or…
About
Starrigavan Campsites sits within the Starrigavan Recreation Area in the Tongass National Forest, about seven miles north of Sitka on Baranof Island. The campground offers 34 primitive wooded sites distributed across three loops: Estuary Loop, Backpackers Loop, and Bayside Loop. Sites are nestled within a typical Southeast Alaska temperate rainforest of hemlock and spruce trees with salmonberry bushes, low shrubs, and mosses covering the forest floor. The recreation area provides diverse forest, estuary, and marine habitats with exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities. Depending on the season, visitors may encounter brown bears, spawning coho and pink salmon, bald eagles, great blue herons, river otters, and Sitka black-tailed deer. Multiple hiking trails connect within the recreation area, including the ADA-accessible Estuary Life Boardwalk Trail, the Forest and Muskeg Trail, and Mosquito Cove Trail. Both saltwater and freshwater fishing are available nearby. Access to Sitka is only by boat or airplane, with the campground conveniently located just 3/4 mile from the Alaska Marine Highway Sitka Ferry Terminal. The remote location offers a true wilderness camping experience within the world's largest temperate rainforest.
Directions
Located 7 miles north of Sitka at the end of Halibut Point Road and 3/4 mile from the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry Terminal. From the airport, cross Japonski Bridge to downtown Sitka, then take Halibut Point Road north 7 miles. When exiting the ferry terminal parking lot, turn left. Estuary and Backpackers Loop are the last right turn before the road ends. Bayside Loop is the last left turn before the road ends. There are no roads to Sitka; access is via Alaska Marine Highway ferry or Alaska Airlines.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $12 - $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 38ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 38ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| SM.FS.r10_sitka_rd@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (907) 747-6671 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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