Best Tent Camping near Ward Cove, AK

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Best Tent Sites Near Ward Cove, Alaska (12)

    1. Black Sands Marine State Park - Blank Island Campsite

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    Ketchikan, Alaska

    The dark sandy, shallow sloping beaches and forest has been a popular recreation area since the 1930's, and historically used by the Tlingits for fishing and hunting. There is a 1/2 mile wood chip trail traversing the southern-most Blank Islands.

    The park offers exploring, kayaking, scuba diving, fishing, hiking, and camping. Access is currently by boat or aircraft.

    This park encompasses the Blank Islands and a portion of Gravina Island, at the mouth of the Blank Inlet on the East side of Gravina Island (about 4.6 miles directly south of Ketchikan).

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    2. Icehouse Cove Buoy Camping Area

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    Ketchikan, Alaska

    This buoy is available on a first come; first serve basis and is intended for use by small and medium watercraft. The buoy is located in 30-80 feet of water and has a 7/8 inch chain. Look for a white buoy with blue reflective tape. This buoy provides access to the Black Mountain trail.

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    3. Three Cs Group NF Campground

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    Ward Cove, Alaska

    This campground has 4 drive-in camping units available with paved road access. Facilities include fire rings, garbage cans, vault toilets, and hand pump water - no hookups. This site is available for group use and is only available to single users if other campgrounds (Signal Creek, Last Chance) are full.

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    4. Wolf Lake Shelter Site Lookout/cabin

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    Ward Cove, Alaska

    This shelter was built in 1941 by the CCC. It is not routinely maintained by the Forest Service. ACTIVITIES Fire Lookouts/cabins Overnight: Forest Service Shelters are available on a first come first serve basis.

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    5. Wolf Lake Shelter Site

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    Ward Cove, Alaska

    This shelter was built in 1941 by the CCC. It is not routinely maintained by the Forest Service. ACTIVITIES Fire Lookouts/cabins Overnight: Forest Service Shelters are available on a first come first serve basis.

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    6. Lake Shelokum Shelter Site Lookout/cabin

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    Ward Cove, Alaska

    This 3 sided shelter is located near a hot springs by Shelokum Lake. This shelter is popular with local residents and is accessible by the Lake Shelokum trail. ACTIVITIES Fire Lookouts/cabins Overnight: Forest Service Shelters are available on a first come first serve basis.

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    7. Lunch Creek Trailhead

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    Ward Cove, Alaska

    This shelter was destroyed by a windstorm in the fall of 2010. This shelter will be out of commission until further notice. ACTIVITIES Fire Lookouts/cabins Overnight

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    8. Lake No. 3 Campground

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    Craig, Alaska

    The Lake No. 3 dispersed camping area is named for the lake that one of the sites overlooks. This small camping area has 2 hardened campsites, fire rings and picnic tables available for visitors looking for a more secluded camping area. Special Features: Lake No. 3 dispersed campsite is a nice, small site without a lot of amenities. It is within a mile of the Salt Chuck Trail , which brings hikers to an interesting abandoned copper mine site. The campsite is also close to Lake Ellen and No. 3 Lake. Many visitors hike down to these lakes to swim or fish for trout and Dolly Varden. The second growth stands nearby are good spots to pick berries and may offer opportunities to see deer and bears.

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    9. Punchbowl Lake Shelter Site Lookout/cabin

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    Ketchikan, Alaska

    This three-sided shelter is located at the end of the Punchbowl Lake trail. This area supports a variety of birds and wildlife, and offers some of the most spectacular scenery in Misty Fiords. Steep granite cliffs, glacially-carved valleys and dense rainforests make this a beautiful and popular destination. ACTIVITIES Fire Lookouts/cabins Overnight: Forest Service Shelters are available on a first come first serve basis.

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    10. Short Bay Buoy Trailhead

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    Wrangell, Alaska

    This buoy is available on a first come; first serve basis and is intended for use by small and medium watercraft. The buoy is located in 30-80 feet of water and has a 7/8 inch chain. Look for a white buoy with blue reflective tape. This buoy provides access to the Reflection Lake trail, shelter, and cabin. ACTIVITIES Hiking Fire Lookouts/cabins Overnight

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    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Ward Cove, AK is Black Sands Marine State Park - Blank Island Campsite with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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