Best RV Parks near Sitka, AK
Looking to find an RV campground, RV park, or private campsite near Sitka? Finding a place to camp in Alaska with your RV is easier than ever. Search nearby RV campgrounds or find top-rated spots from other campers.
Best RV Sites Near Sitka, AK (23)
1. Sitka Sportsmans Association RV Park
1 Review- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
2. Allan Point Cabin
1 Review•7 Photos•3 SavesOverview
Allan Point Cabin is located on Halleck Island in upper Nakwasina Sound, about 16 miles north of Sitka, Alaska in the Tongass National Forest. The two-story cabin was built in 1993 by volunteers. It has a large front deck that overlooks Nakwasina Sound and is an excellent base for saltwater fishing and deer hunting. The site can be accessed only by float plane or boat, weather permitting. Travel time from Sitka is 10 minutes by float plane or 30 minutes by boat. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
Recreation
Cabin guests enjoy saltwater fishing, deer hunting and viewing wildlife. For information about fishing and hunting permits and seasons, visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website.
Natural Features
The cabin is set at the edge of a tall, dense hemlock-spruce forest on Nakwasina Sound. The cabin faces south, overlooking Nakwasina Sound. In the early 1960s, several forested areas in Nakwasina Sound were harvested. During the summer, the vegetation pattern in these areas appears more dense and a brighter green, with an overstory of alder and an understory of spruce and hemlock. Brown bear frequent the area. Learn about bear safety and precautions.
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
- Cabins
$65 / night
3. Salmon Lake Cabin Sitka
1 Review•9 Photos•1 SaveOverview
Salmon Lake Cabin sits on the east shore of Salmon Lake on Baranof Island, 11 miles southeast of Sitka, Alaska. The cabin was built in 1998 by volunteers from the U.S. Coast Guard. This remote site is generally accessible year-round by boat to Silver Bay, then walking 2 miles along the Salmon Lake-Redoubt Lake Trail. The cabin can also be accessed via float plane, a 10-minute ride from Sitka. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring their own amenities.
Recreation
Recreation options include fishing, hiking and seasonal deer hunting. The lake offers good cutthroat trout and Dolly Varden fishing, while its outlet stream has pink and sockeye salmon runs from July to mid-August and coho salmon from late August through September. Visitors enjoy hiking along the 2-mile Salmon Lake-Redoubt Lake Trail, which leads from the cabin to Silver Bay. For information about fishing and hunting permits and seasons, visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website.
Natural Features
Spruce and hemlock-forested mountains rise to 2500' in elevation around Salmon Lake and the cabin. Salmon Lake is approximately 3/4-mile long and 1/4-mile wide. The cabin is 2 miles from the end of Silver Bay, which may freeze mid-November through mid-February. Brown bear frequent the area.
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
- Cabins
- Alcohol
$50 / night
4. Freds Creek Cabin
Be the first to review!•18 Photos•1 SaveOverview
Fred's Creek Cabin is located 10 miles west of Sitka on the southeastern shore of Kruzof Island and is available year round, weather permitting. Its proximity to a creek and a hiking trail that leads to the cone of a dormant volcano makes the cabin an excellent base to experience and explore this beautiful area in Alaska. The cabin can be accessed by boat, though erratic waves on Kruzof Island can make landings difficult. Helicopters may land during low tide.
Recreation
The 6.7-mile Mount Edgecumbe Trail offers a gradual hike to the cone of Mount Edgecumbe through miles of muskeg and forest. At the cone, the trail becomes very steep but hikers are rewarded with panoramic views on clear days. Cabin visitors may encounter tour groups passing near the cabin to access the trailhead. In addition to hiking, guests enjoy beachcombing, viewing the breaking surf on the rugged shoreline and exploring varied pumice and volcanic rock formations on the beach and in Fred's Creek. Deer hunting is also an option. For information about fishing and hunting permits and seasons, visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website.
Natural Features
The oceanfront cabin is situated on Sitka Sound on a rocky Kruzof Island shoreline surrounded by fairly flat terrain. Fred's Creek flows to saltwater just north of the cabin. A spruce and hemlock forest covers the area. The cabin is 5 miles south of Brent's Beach Cabin. The cabin is just east of Mount Edgecumbe, a 3,200-foot dormant volcano that dominates the landscape. Humpback whales can often be seen offshore in early spring and late fall. Sea otters, sea lions, puffins and other sea birds can also be seen. Brown bear frequent the area.
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
- Cabins
$60 / night
5. Brents Beach Cabin
Be the first to review!•8 PhotosOverview
Brent's Beach Cabin is located on the eastern shore of Kruzof Island in Crab Bay in the Tongass National Forest, 15 miles northwest of Sitka, Alaska. The cabin is open year-round and makes an excellent base to experience this beautiful corner of Alaska. Fred's Creek Cabin is 5 miles south. The original A-frame cabin located at this site was donated by a former Forest Service district ranger in memory of his teenage son, Brent, who along with two friends, drowned in Sitka Sound while halibut fishing in the early 1970s. In 1985, the current cabin replaced the well-worn A-frame. This is a remote location. The cabin can be accessed only by boat or helicopter, weather permitting. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring many of their own amenities.
Recreation
Visitors enjoy beachcombing, sunbathing and sculpting in the sands in front of the cabin, saltwater fishing in the bay and hunting deer in-season in the surrounding forest. Volcanic features are a 10-minute hike north of the cabin. Be sure to bring a compass. For information about fishing and hunting permits and seasons, visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website.
Natural Features
The cabin sits just inside timberline on a beautiful, sandy beach facing Crab Bay and is surrounded by a dense forest of spruce and hemlock. Brown bears frequent the area.
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
- Cabins
$55 / night
6. Samsing Cove Cabin
Be the first to review!•6 PhotosOverview
Samsing Cove Cabin is located 5.5 miles south of Sitka, Alaska off Sitka Sound on Baranof Island. The log cabin was built in 1991 by crews from S&S General Contractors of Sitka and many local businesses, individuals and volunteers. Roger and Judy Sudnikovich, owners of S&S General Contractors, donated the cabin, which replaced a log cabin built in 1941 by the Forest Service and the U.S. Navy for enlisted personnel and the public. This is a remote site. The cabin is generally available year-round, weather permitting, and can be accessed by boat only, a 20-minute ride from Sitka. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring their own amenities.
Recreation
Recreational opportunities at Samsing Cove Cabin include saltwater fishing, kayaking (visitors must provide their own kayaks), photography, wildlife viewing and beachcombing. For information about fishing permits and seasons, visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website.
Natural Features
The cabin sits within a small cove off Sitka Sound on a short, gently rising slope amid a rocky shoreline, surrounded by a hemlock and spruce forest. At low tide, a small gravel beach unfolds, offering beachcombing possibilities. At high tide, the small cove is a protected place for novice kayakers. On clear days, the mountain peaks above Sitka are visible through the trees and islands to the north. The Sitka Sound area is home to an abundance of wildlife and sea life. Visitors may spot orca whales and humpback whales, puffins, sea otters and sea lions. Brown bear frequent the area.
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
- Cabins
$65 / night
7. Shelikof Cabin
Be the first to review!•10 PhotosOverview
Shelikof Cabin overlooks a sandy beach of Shelikof Bay on the west coast of Kruzof Island, 20 miles from Sitka, Alaska. The cabin is generally available year-round, weather permitting, and was built in 1991 by volunteers from the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station in Sitka. This is a remote site. The cabin can be accessed by helicopter or wheeled plane on the beach during low tide. Alternatively the cabin can be reached by boat, a 45-minute ride from Sitka to Mud Bay, followed by a 7-mile hike, across the Kruzof Island Trail to Iris Meadows and access to Shelikof Trail, subject to tide conditions. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring their own amenities.
Recreation
Scenic viewing, photography, beachcombing and hiking are popular activities here. Fishing is fair for Dolly Varden, coho and pink salmon in a nearby stream. For information about fishing permits and seasons, visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website.
Natural Features
The cabin offers spectacular ocean views of Shelikof Bay's rolling surf from its location at the edge of spruce-hemlock forest. Relatively flat and easy terrain surrounds the cabin and is easy to explore. A expansive sandy beach provides great beachcombing opportunities. North Beach Cabin lies on the northern beaches of Shelikof Bay. Brown bear frequent the area.
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
- Cabins
$50 / night
8. North Beach Cabin
Be the first to review!•9 PhotosOverview
North Beach Cabin is nestled just inside the forest fringe on the north beach of Shelikof Bay on Kruzof Island, 20 miles northwest of Sitka, Alaska. The A-frame cabin is available year-round, weather permitting, and was built in 1993 by volunteers from the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station in Sitka and by local volunteers. The Shelikof Cabin is located on the east shore of Shelikof Bay just south of the Shelikof River, about a mile from this cabin. This is a remote site. The cabin can be accessed by boat, a 45-minute ride from Sitka to Mud Bay, followed by a 7.5 mile hike or off-highway vehicle ride on old logging roads. The cabin can also be reached by helicopter at lower tides. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring their own amenities.
Recreation
Beachcombing, photography, hiking, hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing and riding off-highway vehicles are popular activities at North Beach Cabin. Nearly 40 miles of old logging roads are open to hiking, mountain biking and off-highway vehicle riding. Fishing is fair for Dolly Varden trout, coho and pink salmon found in local streams. For information about fishing permits and seasons, visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website.
Natural Features
The cabin has spectacular views of the cresting waves on the outside coast of the Gulf of Alaska. It is surrounded by a hemlock and spruce forest and sits just above a sandy beach. The terrain is relatively flat and easy to explore. Brown bear frequent the area.
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
- Cabins
$50 / night
9. Kanga Bay Cabin
Be the first to review!•13 PhotosOverview
Kanga Bay Cabin overlooks a secluded cove off Redoubt Bay on Baranof Island, and was built in 1998 by local volunteers. It's available year round, weather permitting, and makes an excellent base for experiencing and exploring this corner of Alaska. The site is remote. It can only be accessed by floatplane or boat. It's 10-minute plane ride or a 40-minute boat ride from Sitka. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
Recreation
Visitors enjoy fishing for sockeye and coho salmon during August at Redoubt Lake, about 30 minutes away by boat. The bay offers a great location for kayaking, but visitors must provide their own kayaks. For information about fishing and hunting permits and seasons, visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website.
Natural Features
The cabin faces southeast, overlooking a cove, with distant views possible of the snow-capped peaks over Redoubt Bay. A spruce and hemlock forest surrounds the cabin, which sits just above a sloping, sand pebble beach. Deer, brown bear and a variety of seabirds inhabit the area.
Nearby Attractions
Popular Goddard Hot Springs is about a 20-minute boat ride to the south, where soaking pools are open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
- Cabins
$50 / night
10. Sevenfathom Bay Cabin
Be the first to review!•11 PhotosOverview
Sevenfathom Bay Cabin is located 22 miles southeast of Sitka, Alaska on Baranof Island. This cabin is generally available year-round, weather permitting, and was built in April 1991 by a group of local Sitka volunteers. This is a remote site. The cabin can be accessed from Sitka via a 1.5-hour boat ride or a 15-minute floatplane ride. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring their own amenities.
Recreation
Many hiking opportunities are available near the cabin, despite a lack of established trails. The South Baranof Wilderness Area can be accessed within five minutes by boat. Saltwater fishing and deer hunting are popular activities as well. For information about fishing and hunting permits and seasons, visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website.
Natural Features
The cabin is located north of West Crawfish Inlet, just outside the South Baranof Wilderness Area on the southwest side of Baranof Island. The cabin is surrounded by nearly flat terrain at the head of Sevenfathom Bay. Brown bear frequent the area.
Nearby Attractions
Popular Goddard Hot Springs is about 20 minutes north of the cabin by boat. Soaking tubs are provided on a first-come, first-served basis by the City and Borough of Sitka.
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
- Cabins
$50 / night
Showing results 1-10 of 23 campgrounds
Recent RV Reviews In Sitka
5 Reviews of 23 Sitka Campgrounds
SJ D.
Ranger
Salmon Lake Cabin Sitka
Great cabin tucked in old growth
remote cabin in wilderness This cabin is cozy, but get dark at night. Highly recommend to bring fairy lights for inside and a file for the axe. Heads up very limited resources and LNT principles are highly encouraged. Enjoy!
Chris O.
GuideSitka Sportsmans Association RV Park
SKeet and indoor range are awesome
There’s a limited amount of spaces for your rv but they have tent sights too. Bring your favorite over under and plenty of clay pigeons. Or you can use the indoor range of weather isn’t permitting. It’s right on the water and beautiful. The people are always very nice. Open all year.
Phinneaus B.Guide
Starrigavan Campsites
Best campground in Sitka
This is our hometown campground and we love it. It’s just a few miles from town, and within walking distance from the ferry terminal. Cell service is limited, so you can feel like you’re away from it all but still go in to work in the morning, or pick up some extra supplies.
Our favorite sites are the three “walk in” sites on the ocean side. We love to have birthday parties with a couple other families out there. The walk isn’t far at all, but the bathroom is just a bit further.
Our next favorite sites are the hike-in sites in the estuary side. These are a bit longer walk, but there’s a great little shared shelter with picnic tables, and the sites are so pretty and rustic feeling. There’s lots of trees but plenty of level sites, and they aren’t used much. Only bummer is that a new road is being built just behind this area, it’s hard to tell how disruptive that will be.
Regular drive in sites are fine, there are a couple pull-through but most are pull-in. Each site has a fire ring and a picnic table, and they’re all pretty good and a short walk to water and pit toilets. There are also a couple of group sites with shelters that are great for bad weather camping.
The campground is within walking distance of several nice, short trails, Old Sitka historical site & boat launch, and the shooting range and ATV trails. It’s pretty quiet and there is lots of wildlife- you have to keep your food abc other smelly things locked in your car or in the bear proof food lockers. You’ll definitely see bald eagles, and please don’t feed the ravens. Pink salmon run up the creek in August, you can catch them at the mouth.
Check out my other review to learn about the cabin that’s in the same campground!
Billy B.Guide
Moser Island Cabin
Love this place! True Alaskan experience
I've stayed at this cabin twice and absolutely love going here. It is perfect place to camp with the family or make it a boys trip. Easiest way to get to the cabin is from Sitka, takes little under 2 hours by boat. Near the cabin, there is great crabbing across the bay and decent shrimping within a 10 minute boat ride. There is one mooring buoy to tie up to so bring a raft to get to shore. Outside the cabin, there is a couple benches around the fire pit and a rope swing. There is some pre-cut wood alongside the cabin, otherwise you can always scavenge for more wood. I would bring an ax. There is also a tire swing next to the fire pit. Inside the cabin, it is small but easily slept all of us (5 guys). Bring all your own camping gear. There is also a little wood stove inside the cabin to help warm it up at night. Only warning, be on the lookout for bears, there was multiple signs of them so don't leave anything outside
- Billy B.Guide
Allan Point Cabin
Wonderful getaway!
This is a very secluded cabin, accessible by boat or float plane and only a few miles from Sitka, AK. Located on the inside waters so it typically is very calm. There is really great crabbing and fishing near by. The cabin itself is spacious, but bring all your own gear including diesel fuel for the for the heater. Great cabin to stay in for the true Alaskan experience
Guide to Sitka
Camping near Sitka, Alaska, offers a unique blend of stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of options to explore.
What to do:
- Hiking: There are numerous trails around the campgrounds. One camper mentioned, “The Elk Creek Campground is a sweet getaway from busier spots, with access to trails and the scenic Wilson River” while another noted, “The trails are not far from the campground, so they are walkable” at Mendenhall Lake Campground.
- Fishing: Many campgrounds are near rivers and lakes, perfect for fishing. A review highlighted, “If you have a fishing license, you can fish off the beach” at Auk Village.
- Wildlife Watching: Keep an eye out for local wildlife. One visitor shared, “We saw whales breaching, sea otters, and even brown bears on the coast” while camping at Bartlett Cove Campground.
What campers like:
- Scenic Views: Campers rave about the beautiful surroundings. One camper said, “The campground has some of the most stunning views in our backyard” at Mendenhall Lake Campground.
- Quiet Atmosphere: Many appreciate the peacefulness of the sites. A review noted, “It was quiet and private” at Elk Creek Campground.
- Affordable Rates: Campgrounds like Mendenhall Lake offer great value, with rates starting at just $10 per night. One camper mentioned, “Camping here will only set you back $10 per night.”
What you should know:
- Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds are quite basic. A camper at Elk Creek Campground mentioned, “It’s pretty no-frills, which isn’t a bad thing when you’re spending your time exploring.”
- Bear Safety: Always be cautious about wildlife. One visitor at Bartlett Cove Campground noted, “You need to attend an orientation by the rangers to learn how to safely camp in this park.”
- Walk-in Access: Some sites require a bit of a trek. A review from Auk Village stated, “We had to walk less than a mile from the parking lot to the campsite.”
Tips for camping with families:
- Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with nearby water access. One parent shared, “The stream was the perfect size for playing and swimming” at Elk Creek Campground.
- Safety First: Always keep an eye on kids, especially near water. A camper advised, “Choose your site wisely if camping with kids, pets, or partiers” at Mendenhall Lake Campground.
- Pack Snacks: Having food on hand can make outings easier. A visitor at Auk Village mentioned, “We went to the picnic shelter for our morning breakfast.”
Tips from RVers:
- Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. One camper noted, “Some sites even have great views” at Mendenhall Lake Campground.
- Arrive Early: Popular spots can fill up fast. A review from Bartlett Cove Campground suggested, “Get there early to make sure your reserved spot isn’t taken.”
- Plan for Limited Hookups: Many campgrounds don’t have full hookups. A camper at Auk Village mentioned, “You need to bring your own firewood because some sites say it was supplied.”
Camping near Sitka, Alaska, is a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors, with plenty of activities and beautiful scenery to make your trip memorable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular RV campsite near Sitka, AK?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular RV campground near Sitka, AK is Sitka Sportsmans Association RV Park with a 5-star rating from 1 review.
What is the best site to find RV camping near Sitka, AK?
TheDyrt.com has all 23 RV camping locations near Sitka, AK, with real photos and reviews from campers.