Harris River Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates from May through September. Reservations available via Recreation.gov, or pay with fee envelope on-site.
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 proc
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
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 REGION
Special Weather Statement issued February 8 at 1:57PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
After a series of shortwaves that brought rain and gusty winds over the past few days, a stronger front will approach southeast Alaska from the west on Tuesday. South to southeast winds will increase through the day Tuesday. Confidence is increasing for windy conditions with strong gusts Tuesday night into Wednesday morning as the front pushes west to east across southeast Alaska. Gales with storm force gusts will be possible ahead and along the frontal passage, especially along north-south oriented channels and along the coastal waters. A period of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible with the frontal passage, but with the progressive nature of the front, flooding is not expected at this time. Another gale to potentially storm force low will quickly lift northeast into the Gulf and looks to push across southeast Alaska sometime later Wednesday into Thursday, bringing another round of strong gusty winds and moderate to heavy rainfall. Further details on the high wind and flooding potential for this system will be honed in on in the coming days. Looking further ahead, a cooling trend is favored to commence in the wake of these passing systems by late work week into the weekend. Snow levels will begin to lower and a colder outflow wind pattern could set up by late weekend. This could result in a return of snow for some coastal communities, especially across northern southeast Alaska. Further details on the pattern change and snow potential will be honed as the weekend approaches.
About
Harris River Campground is located on Prince of Wales Island within the Tongass National Forest, the largest national forest in the United States. Situated along the Harris River on a paved highway, the campground is easily accessible from the Hollis Ferry Terminal (10 miles) and the Craig/Klawock area (20 miles). The campground offers 14 drive-in campsites suitable for small to medium-sized RVs, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. Two vault toilets serve the campground, and trash collection is provided. A short boardwalk trail dissects the campground, offering visitors a close-up view of muskeg habitat and its unique vegetation. A footbridge and short path connect the campground to the Harris River Picnic Area across the river. The Harris River is known for excellent salmon fishing right beside the campground. The Twentymile Spur Trail, accessible from across the road, follows the Harris River through its steep valley and ends at a set of beaver ponds. About two miles east, the Harris River Interpretive Trail provides information about river restoration work and habitat management. The challenging One Duck Trail offers spectacular views of the Harris River watershed. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound in this temperate rainforest setting, with eagles, bears, and spawning salmon commonly observed.
Directions
From Ketchikan, take the Inter-Island Ferry to Hollis on Prince of Wales Island. From Hollis, take Highway 924 (Craig-Hollis Highway) for approximately 10 miles. The campground is on the left (south) side of the road just past the Hydaburg Road junction, adjacent to the Harris River.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $8 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 89ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 89ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 225-3101 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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