Harris River Campground
The Harris River Campground has 14 drive-in campsites, with space for a small to medium-sized RV, picnic tables, and fire rings. Two outhouses are available. A short trail leads visitors through a muskeg and its unique vegetation. Reserve campsites or pay with fee envelope at site. Stay limit is 14 days. Special Features: The Harris River Campground offers quiet, peaceful campsites. Across the road is the Twentymile Spur Trail that follows the Harris River through its steep valley. Visitors should bring their salmon rod as there is great fishing right beside the campground in the lower Harris River. Watch the salmon swim upstream from the footbridge at the Harris River Picnic Area nearby.
At a Glance
Reservations: | To reserve Recreation.gov |
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Fees: | $8/night peak season May 1 – September 30 $8/night non-peak season October 1 – April 30 |
Open Season: | April |
Usage: | Light |
Closest Towns: | Hollis, Klawock |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | Vault Toilets (2) |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions: The Campground is located on Forest Highway 20 (State Route 924 Craig-Hollis Highway), just west of the junction between the Hydaburg Highway and the Craig-Hollis Highway. USGS Map Craig B-3.Activities
Campground Camping
Reservation and fee required ($8 a night) May 15 to Sept 15.No. of Sites | 13 single site(s), 1 double site(s) |
Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=73928&topTabIndex=CampingSpot |
Fire Information | Campfire rings provided at each camp site. |
No. of Accessible sites | 3 of 14 |
River and Stream Fishing
Good fishing in the Harris River adjacent to campground.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 |
Day Hiking
Hike the 100' accessible muskeg boardwalk in the center of the Harris River Campground.Fire Information | campfires allowed in designated sites. |
Elevation desc | no elevation change |
Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Big Game Hunting
Delete.Viewing Wildlife
Watch salmon migrate up Harris River from a scenic footbridge or various other locations adjacent to the Campground.Species | Silver, pink, and chum salmon |
Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Viewing Plants
View muskeg plants on a 300 foot boardwalk trail in the center of the Campground.Species | Muskeg plants including bog laurel, Labrador tea, sundew, and shore pine. |
Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Viewing Scenery
From the campground visitors can hike along the scenic Harris River, with water rushing along big boulders and beautiful trees surrounding.Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
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Interpretive Areas
Harris River Campground is a great site to see muskeg wild flowers and berries. These food sources draw bird species for wildlife viewers. Also, the Harris River runs through the Campground and offers views of fish struggling upstream in autumn.Picnicking
The Harris River Campground has 14 drive-in camping sites, with space for a small to medium-sized RV. Two vault toilets are available. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring, and can be used for picnicking with no fee or reservation needed.No. of Sites | 14 |
Reservation Info | None |
Fire Information | Yes, in fire rings |
No. of Accessible sites | 14 |