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Harris River - Day Use Area Picnic Site
Located adjacent to Harris River Campground, the Picnic Area offers a covered shelter, picnic tables, trashcans, and an outhouse. The Picnic Area overlooks the scenic Harris River where salmon migrate through in the fall.
At a Glance
| Open Season: | April |
|---|---|
| Usage: | Light |
| Closest Towns: | Hollis, Klawock |
| Water: | Yes |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (1) |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions: On Forest Highway 20 (State Route 924- Craig-Hollis Highway) just west of the junction between the Hydaburg Road the Craig-Hollis Highway. USGS Map Craig B-3.Activities
River and Stream Fishing
Good fishing in the Harris River adjacent to campground and picnic site.| Special Designations | Catch-and-release fishing is encouraged for steelhead and cutthroat as wild populations are fragile in many waters throughout the area. |
| Fishing Mode | Bank |
| Fish Species | Silver salmon, pink salmon, Dolly Varden, steelhead trout, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout. |
| Water Temperature | Cold |
| Fishing Method | Fly or lure |
Viewing Wildlife
Watch salmon migrate up Harris River from a scenic footbridge.| Species | Silver, pink, and chum salmon |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Picnicking
The Harris River Picnic Area is located adjacent to the Harris River Campground and offers a pavilion for picnicking and staying dry, as well as two uncovered picnic tables. Watch the salmon swim upstream from the footbridge over the Harris River.| No. of Sites | 3 |
| Reservation Info | None |
| Fire Information | Yes, in fire ring |
| No. of Accessible sites | 3 |
Related Information
Location
Area/Length :
100 ft
Latitude :
55.470806
Longitude :
-132.867194
Elevation :
500
