Auk Village Campground

About

Auk Village Campground occupies a scenic forested bluff above Auk Bay in the Tongass National Forest, 15 miles northwest of downtown Juneau. The site holds cultural significance as a former village location for the Auk Tlingit people. Western hemlock and Sitka spruce provide a shaded canopy, while breaks in the trees reveal spectacular views of the Chilkat Range and the ocean. The campground offers 11 established campsites suitable for tents and smaller RVs up to 35 feet. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, and most meet accessibility standards. Two vault toilets serve the area, one of which is ADA accessible. Drinking water is available from spigots throughout the campground. Bears frequent this area, so all food must be stored in vehicles or bear-proof containers. The adjacent Auke Village Recreation Area provides additional day-use facilities including shelters and trails. The Auk Bay Harbor nearby offers access to commercial outfitters for sport fishing, kayaking, and whale watching excursions.

Directions

From the Alaska Marine Highway ferry terminal at Auke Bay, turn left and travel approximately one mile. Turn left on Point Louisa Road. After approximately another mile, turn left into the campground entrance. From downtown Juneau, travel north on Egan Drive/Glacier Highway approximately 13 miles to Point Louisa Road, turn left, then left again into the campground after about one mile.