Harris River Campground
Campground · Alaska · 14 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Tongass National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 14
- Bookable sites
- 89 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 13
- Accessible sites
- 278 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Harris River Campground is located on Prince of Wales Island on a paved highway just 10 miles from the Hollis Ferry Terminal and 20 miles from the Craig/Klawock area. Visitors enjoy hiking, fishing and viewing abundant wildlife.Recreation
Hiking, fishing and wildlife viewing are popular activities. The Harris River Trail and the Twentymile Spur Trail both pass along the Harris River. The latter ends at a set of beaver ponds.A short boardwalk trail dissects the campground to offer campers a close-up view of a muskeg habitat without getting their feet wet. A bridge and short path across the Harris River connect the campground to the Harris River Picnic Area.
About two miles east of the campground is the Harris River Interpretive Trail, which provides information about recent river restoration work and habitat management experiments.
Facilities
The campground offers accessible campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Accessible pit toilets and trash collection are provided. No hookups are available.Natural Features
The campground is situated along the Harris River, a short drive from hiking trails and fishing outposts, within the Tongass National Forest, which covers nearly 17 million acres in southeast Alaska and is the largest forest in the national forest system.The Tongass surrounds the Inside Passage, the network of waterways that buffers the jagged Alaskan Coast and a cluster of coastal islands. The Tongass offers visitors a chance to view wildlife, including eagles, bears and spawning salmon. Expansive vistas of fjords, glaciers and mountain peaks abound. Much of the forest is a temperate rain forest.
Nearby Attractions
The One Duck Trail was originally constructed by the Youth Conservation Corps in the mid-1980's. The trail offers a challenging hike and spectacular views of the Harris River watershed award those who complete it.Prince of Wales Island offers boat rentals, fishing supplies and other conveniences a short drive away.
The facts
- Season: April — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 14 bookable sites
- 13 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 89 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: AREA HARRIS RIVER CAMPGROUND
Site types
- 8 Standard Nonelectric
- 6 Tent Only Nonelectric
Amenities
- Shade
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.
14 campsites at Harris River Campground
Check-in 12:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA HARRIS RIVER CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 89 ft | 8 | |
| 002 | AREA HARRIS RIVER CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 003 | AREA HARRIS RIVER CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ |
| 004 | AREA HARRIS RIVER CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 005 | AREA HARRIS RIVER CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ |
| 006 | AREA HARRIS RIVER CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 007 | AREA HARRIS RIVER CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ |
| 008 | AREA HARRIS RIVER CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ |
| 009 | AREA HARRIS RIVER CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 32 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 010 | AREA HARRIS RIVER CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 74 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 011 | AREA HARRIS RIVER CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ |
| 012 | AREA HARRIS RIVER CAMPGROUND | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ |
| 013 | AREA HARRIS RIVER CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ |
| 014 | AREA HARRIS RIVER CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 8 | ♿ |
Getting there
From Ketchikan take the Inter-Island Ferry to Hollis on Prince of Wales Island. From Hollis, take Highway 924 for approximately 10 miles. The campground will be on the left (south) side of the road just past the Hydaburg Road junction adjacent to the Harris River.
55.46722, -132.85556 · 55°28'2.0"N 132°51'20.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 61°F in Aug, down to 39°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 39 | 40 | 42 | 47 | 53 | 57 | 60 | 61 | 57 | 50 | 43 | 40 |
| Low °F | 33 | 32 | 33 | 37 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 53 | 48 | 42 | 36 | 34 |
| Precip in | 9.1 | 6.9 | 8.1 | 7.2 | 5.5 | 4.0 | 5.1 | 7.3 | 10.4 | 13.1 | 12.3 | 10.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Harris River Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Harris River Campground?
- Yes, Harris River Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Harris River Campground have?
- 14 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Harris River Campground?
- 89 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Also listed by
Harris River Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Harris River Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $8/night peak season May 1 – September 30 $8/night non-peak season October 1 – April 30
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Contact
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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