Can you reserve a site at Last Chance Campground?

Yes, Last Chance Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Last Chance Campground?

45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Last Chance Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Last Chance Campground.

Last Chance Campground, Alaska — 18 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Last Chance Campground is located in the Ward Lake Recreation Area, 9 miles north of downtown Ketchikan and about 4 miles north of the State ferry terminal. This campground straddles Last Chance Creek and lies next to Ward Creek with easy access to fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing.

Recreation

Hiking is a popular option, as the Ward Lake Recreation Area boasts seven trails. The Ward Lake Nature Trail meanders 1.3 miles around the lake. A large day-use complex with picnic sites and shelters is also available. Freshwater fishing, wildlife viewing and scenery are favorite draws at Ward Lake.

Facilities

Last Chance Campground is designated to be fully accessible. Each campsite contains a picnic table, a campfire ring with grill and a gravel parking spur. Two hand pumps for drinking water and three vault toilets are provided. Firewood may be provided but is not guaranteed. Firewood and other assistance may be obtained from the campground host located 2 miles away at Signal Creek Campground.

Natural Features

Last Chance is surrounded by an old-growth temperate rainforest comprised primarily of western hemlock and Sitka spruce. Last Chance Creek flows through the campground, and Ward Creek runs alongside.

At nearly 17 million acres, the Tongass National Forest covers most of 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 coastline islands.

The Tongass offers visitors a chance to view wildlife, including eagles, bears and spawning salmon. Expansive vistas, including fjords, glaciers and mountain peaks abound.

The facts

18 bookable sites
15 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 45 ft
Up to 10 people per site
Loops: LAST

Site types

17 Standard Nonelectric
1 RV Nonelectric

Amenities

Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

18 campsites at Last Chance Campground

Check-in 4:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	LAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	10	🐾
002	LAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	10	♿ 🐾
003	LAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	10	🐾
004	LAST	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	10	♿ 🐾
005	LAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	10	♿ 🐾
006	LAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	10	♿ 🐾
007	LAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	45 ft	10	♿ 🐾
008	LAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	10	♿ 🐾
009	LAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	10	♿ 🐾
010	LAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	10	♿
011	LAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	10	♿ 🐾
012	LAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	10	♿ 🐾
014	LAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	♿ 🐾
015	LAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	10	♿ 🐾
016	LAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	10	♿ 🐾
017	LAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	10	♿ 🐾
018	LAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	10	♿ 🐾
019	LAST	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	10	🐾

Getting there

From the Alaska State Ferry Terminal, take Tongass Highway north 4.8 miles. At milepost 7, turn right on Revilla Road and drive for 3 miles. The campground is on the right.

55.43230, -131.68600 · 55°25'56.3"N 131°41'9.6"W

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Typical weather

Typically 67°F in Aug, down to 39°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	39	41	45	52	59	64	66	67	60	52	43	40
Low °F	32	33	35	39	45	50	54	54	50	43	37	33
Precip in	17.6	11.1	12.6	9.5	7.2	5.9	6.5	11.2	17.7	19.1	19.5	19.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.2 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 Last Chance Campground

Can you reserve a site at Last Chance Campground?: Yes, Last Chance Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Last Chance Campground have?: 18 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Last Chance Campground?: 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Last Chance Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Last Chance Campground.
Does Last Chance Campground have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.

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Last Chance Campground 5 mi · Campground
Ketchikan Alaska Public Lands Information Center 6.5 mi · Visitor Center
Deer Mountain Shelter Site 6.6 mi · Campground
Wolf Lake Shelter Site 8.2 mi · Campground
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Contact

Phone 907-225-2148
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-21.

Last Chance Campground