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Best Tent Camping Sites Near Wrangell, AK (22)

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Three Sisters Overlook Campsite
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Wrangell, Alaska
The Three Sisters Overlook Campsite is a fully accessible, single occupancy site on the Nemo-Skip Loop Road on Wrangell Island. Site overlooks Zimovia Strait, with spectacular views of the "three sister peaks" (Virginia, Bessie, and Helen) on Etolin Island.
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Nemo Campsites Entry & Info Site
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Wrangell, Alaska
Entry and Information site for the Nemo Campsites on Wrangell Island. Site is occupied by Wrangell Island Host Volunteers, and used for evening campground programs in the summer months. Available for camping when not occupied by island hosts. Information boards provide posted information for the public.
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Upper Salamander Creek Campsite
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Wrangell, Alaska
The Upper Salamander Creek campsite is a fully accessible, single occupancy site on Wrangell Island. Access to site is via a 700 foot gravel path from the parking area on the road to the site overlooking Salamander Creek.
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Ohmer Creek
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Petersburg, Alaska
The Ohmer Creek Campground is on a minimal maintenance schedule due to budget constraints. Please pack in/pack out your trash and use restroom facilities at neighboring Forest Service recreation areas if a waste containment system is not available on your camping unit. ACTIVITIES Camping: Occupancy of this Forest Service campground is by permit on site ($6 per night per party) from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Picnicking: Campground is available for day use picnicking in addition to overnight camping.
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Thoms Creek Crossing Campsite
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Wrangell, Alaska
The Thoms Creek Crossing Campsite is a fully accessible, single occupancy campsite on the south end of Wrangell Island. Access is via a short footpath from the parking area at the bridge to the site on the shore of Thom's Creek.
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Earl West Cove Campsite
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Wrangell, Alaska
A 100 foot gravel trail leads from parking area to site. Site has view of Eastern Passage and mountains on the mainland. A marine access facility (MAF) is located below the site and provides a boat ramp for saltwater access. Caution: Commercial use of MAF may occur during periods of timber harvest.
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Lower Salamander Creek Campground
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Wrangell, Alaska
Site is located next to Salamander Creek. There are 3 separate covered picnic shelters each with a picnic table and fire ring. A small sandy beach is located next to the shelter closest to the creek and swimming opportunities exist at higher water levels.
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Highline Campsite
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Wrangell, Alaska
Two sites. Each site provides excellent view of Zimovia Strait and the Three Sisters range on Etolin Island. Both sites are fully accessible
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Cold Springs Trailhead
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Wrangell, Alaska
Overview
Anan Bay Cabin is popular for wildlife viewing due to its location near Anan Wildlife Observatory, where bears and bald eagles come to fish for salmon in the adjacent creek. The setting in Anan Bay also provides access to saltwater fishing, viewing marine mammals and paddling. The cabin is located about 27 miles southeast of the town of Wrangell, Alaska, and can be accessed by float plane or boat, depending on conditions. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
Recreation
The 1-mile Anan Creek Trail leads from the cabin to the Anan Wildlife Observatory. During peak viewing season, the months of July and August, Forest Service interpreters are on-site to provide current information on bear safety, trail conditions and bear activity. There is a high possibility of encountering bears on this trail during this time. Fishing is only permitted from the shore at the trailhead between June 15th and September 15th, due to bear activity. Steelhead is available in April and May, and cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden and pink salmon in July and August. There are opportunities to fish for salmon and halibut in the saltwater.
Facilities
Anan Bay Cabin was originally built in 1964, but a new cabin was constructed in the spring of 2012 using Alaska yellow cedar from the Tongass National Forest. This 15x17-ft two-story cabin sleeps seven people with two single bunks (one with trundle) and a second floor loft. The cabin also has a table with benches, oil stove (#1 oil only), broom, and outhouse toilet. A 40' mooring float is located in front of the cabin in the bay, but is open to use by the general public as well as cabin users. Vessel limit on the float is a maximum of 36 feet long, with a 30" draft. Water and electricity are not provided. Water may be available from a seasonal creek behind the cabin, but guests should be sure to treat water before drinking or cooking with it. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own supply of water. Heating oil is not supplied by the Forest Service. In addition to bringing a supply of #1 stove oil, guests should pack sleeping bags, sleeping pads, a cooking stove, lanterns or flashlights, cookware, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, a fire extinguisher and fire starter. Guests are expected to pack out trash and clean the cabin before leaving. Click here for more cabin details.
Natural Features
The cabin sits on a gentle slope leading down to the beach, overlooking Anan Bay. The surrounding rainforest is primarily Sitka spruce and western hemlock with some scattered cedar. The slopes around the cabin are gentle to moderate. The nearby lagoon is an intertidal area that often goes dry during low tide. The area provides excellent opportunities to view black and brown bears, harbor seals, bald eagles and various gulls (bear safety information). The high number of salmon in nearby Anan Creek allows visitors the opportunity to view their seasonal spawning in the months of July and August.
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$35 - $75 / night
10.
Turn Island Beach Campsite
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Wrangell, Alaska
Located on the west shore of Wrangell Island, Turn Island Beach Campsite includes two tent platforms for camping and picnicking with a shared outhouse facility. The site is on saltwater, and can be accessed either by boat or on foot via the Nemo Saltwater Access Trail on Wrangell Island.
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