Sawmill Creek Picnic Shelter
The picnic shelter is open for the 2026 season. Vehicle access runs May 15 through November 1. The shelter is free and first-come-first-served unless reserved in advance via Recreation.gov.
Wind Advisory issued September 20 at 6:36AM AKDT until September 20 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts near 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Admiralty Island, Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait, City and Borough of Juneau, City and Borough of Sitka, Eastern Chichagof Island, Glacier Bay, and Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds reaching peak intensity early Sunday morning, persisting through Sunday afternoon.
From Recreation.gov
[For Picnic Shelter reservations please visit https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10323783][1] [1]: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10323783
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About
The Sawmill Creek Picnic Shelter is a covered day-use facility within the recently renovated Sawmill Creek Campground in Tongass National Forest. Located 1.5 miles up Blue Lake Road from Sawmill Creek Road, the shelter provides a gathering spot for groups in Alaska's temperate rainforest environment with views of surrounding mountains and access to Sawmill Creek. The shelter is free for walk-up use on a first-come-first-served basis. Advance reservations can be made through Recreation.gov to guarantee availability; reserved dates are posted at the shelter. The broader campground includes vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, garbage bins, and bear-proof lockers. Visitors must bring their own potable water or treat water from Sawmill Creek. Brown bears are active throughout this area. All food must be stored in vehicles or bear-resistant lockers when not actively in use. The Beaver Lake/Herring Cove Trail is accessible from the campground, and fishing opportunities exist in Sawmill Creek.
Directions
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. Turn right to enter.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 747-6671 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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