About Starrigavan Campground And Day Use
Starrigavan Campsites lie within Starrigavan Recreation Area about seven miles north of Sitka. Visitors enjoy hiking, photography, wildlife viewing, picnicking, fishing and kayaking. Learn more about the campsites [here](http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/tongass/about-forest/districts/?cid=stelprdb5396292). Access to Sitka is by boat or airplane. The campsites are a two-minute drive from the Alaska Marine Highway Sitka Ferry Terminal or a seven-mile drive from downtown Sitka or the airport. Hiking, picnicking and wildlife viewing are popular pursuits at Starrigavan. Visitors also enjoy fishing in saltwater and freshwater areas. Many bird and wildlife viewing opportunities exist. Hiking options include the Estuary Life Boardwalk Trail, Forest and Muskeg Trail, the Mosquito Cove Trail and numerous intertwining path and roadways of the recreation area. For information about fishing permits and…
- Managed by: Tongass National Forest, FS
- Where: 4 mi south of Sitka, AK · 57.13278, -135.36639
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estuary Life | Hiking | at camp | 0.3 mi |
| Mosquito Cove | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 1.4 mi |
| Mosquito Cove Spur A | Hiking | 0.3 mi | |
| Starrigavan Valley Mainline | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.8 mi | 1.7 mi |
| Starrigavan Valley Spur A | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.0 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Starrigavan Valley Loop B | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.2 mi | 0.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
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Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Starrigavan Creek Cabin 0.3 mi
- Harbor-Gavan Hill Shelter 3.2 mi
- Brents Beach Cabin 6.9 mi
- Sawmill Creek Campground 7.3 mi
- Allan Point Cabin 7.7 mi
- Mud Bay Shelter 9.1 mi