Can you reserve a site at Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use?

Yes, Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use?

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

Are pets allowed at Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use?

Yes, pets are allowed at Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use.

Are campfires allowed at Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use?

Campfires are allowed at Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use, Alaska — 2 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

The Sawmill Creek Campground is a recently renovated recreational facility with camping, picnicking, hiking, and bird and wildlife viewing opportunities nearby. It is 1.5 miles up Blue Lake Road, accessible by vehicles from May 15 to November 1 or accessible by foot, cross-country skis, or bikes year-round. The campground has 3 single tent sites and 1 group site with a 30-person capacity. There are also picnic tables, fire rings, garbage bins, a covered group picnic shelter, and a vault toilet. Two sites can accommodate small RVs, but hookups are not available. For campsites, there is 14-day overnight stay limit per calendar year that is monitored and enforced year-round. It is also advised that visitors bring their own potable water or to treat water collected from Sawmill Creek. There is no campground host on site and firewood is not available for sale. Pallet burning is not allowed. Bear safety is crucial as brown bears can be present any time; please use the bear-proof lockers provided on site. The trailhead for Beaver Lake/Herring Cove Trail is accessible from the campground.

This page is for advance (future) reservations for the Sawmill Creek Group Campsite only. Unless an advance reservation is made, this campsite is free and first come, first serve. If the campsite is already reserved, the reservation dates will be posted at the campsite.

Recreation

Access to Beaver Lake Trail within campground: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tongass/recarea/?recid=79060
Fishing opportunities in Sawmill Creek

Facilities

The Sawmill Creek Group Campsite has access to a vault toilet and day-use picnic shelter (only available when not reserved in advance).

Natural Features

Sawmill Creek
Temperate rainforest environment
Views of surrounding mountains
Access to Beaver Lake Trail

Nearby Attractions

Beaver Lake Trail (within campground): https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tongass/recarea/?recid=79060
Access to the Thimbleberry/Heart Lake Trails (on Blue Lake Road): https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tongass/recarea/?recid=79142
Blue Lake

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (907) 747-4212.

The facts

2 bookable sites
1 site for day use only
2 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 16 ft
Up to 20 people per site
Loops: Sawmill Creek Campground, Sawmill Creek Picnic Shelter

Site types

1 Group Shelter Nonelectric
1 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

2 campsites at Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use

Check-in 12:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
Sawmill Creek Group Campsite	Sawmill Creek Campground	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	16 ft	20	♿ 🐾
Sawmill Creek Picnic Shelter	Sawmill Creek Picnic Shelter	Group Shelter Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	—	20	♿ 🐾

Getting there

Located on Baranof Island 7 miles southeast of Sitka; from downtown Sitka follow Sawmill Creek Road 5.2 miles to Blue Lake Road; turn left on graveled Blue Lake Road 1.5 miles to Sawmill Creek Campground sign and turn right to enter the campground.

Fees and stay limits

Payment only necessary for advance (future) reservations. Payments should be made through recreation.gov

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use

Can you reserve a site at Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use?: Yes, Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use have?: 2 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use?: 16 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use?: Yes, pets are allowed at Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use.
Does Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use?: Campfires are allowed at Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-17.

Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use