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About Signal Creek Campground
The Signal Creek Campground is a drive-in campground with 24 units. Stay in stunning campsites surrounded by giant spruce, hemlock, and cedar trees. This area is adjacent to Ward Lake, hiking trails, and an abundance of fishing areas. All unreserved sites are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
- Fees: $10/Night for single unit
- Season: May
- Managed by: USFS - Tongass National Forest
- Where: 4 mi north of Ketchikan, AK · 55.40917, -131.6978
Things to do:
FishingHiking
Amenities:
ToiletsFire ringsGrillsTents allowed
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Lake Nature Trail | Hiking | at camp | 1.4 mi |
| Perseverance Trail | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 2.6 mi |
| Ward Lake - Spur 2 | Hiking | 0.1 mi | |
| Frog Pond Trail | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Ward Lake - Grassy Point Spur | Hiking | 0.2 mi | |
| Ward Creek | Hiking | 0.4 mi | 1.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
See Signal Creek Campground from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Good to know
Cell signal
AT&T 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Rural
The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.