Sawmill Creek
Open for camping. Vehicle access available May 15 through November 1. Individual sites are free and first-come, first-served. Group site requires advance reservation via Recreation.gov. 14-day overnight stay limit per calendar year.
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About
Sawmill Creek Campground is a primitive, lightly-used campground located 7 miles southeast of Sitka on Baranof Island in Alaska's Tongass National Forest. The campground sits along Sawmill Creek and provides access to the Beaver Lake/Herring Cove Trail, making it a good base for hikers exploring the surrounding rainforest. The campground has 3 individual tent sites available on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge, plus 1 group site with 30-person capacity that can be reserved through Recreation.gov. Two of the sites can accommodate small RVs, though no hookups are available. Amenities include a vault toilet, picnic tables, fire rings, garbage bins, a covered group picnic shelter, and bear-proof food storage lockers. There is no potable water on site; campers should bring their own water or treat water collected from Sawmill Creek. Brown bears are present in the area, so proper food storage is mandatory. There is no campground host, and firewood is not available for purchase. Pallet burning is prohibited. A 14-day overnight stay limit per calendar year is monitored and enforced.
Directions
Located on Baranof Island 7 miles southeast of Sitka. From downtown Sitka, follow Sawmill Creek Road 5.2 miles to Blue Lake Road. Turn left on graveled Blue Lake Road and continue 1.5 miles to the Sawmill Creek Campground sign.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 747-6671 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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