Harris River Campground
Tongass National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: CRAIG, AK, AK
Price: From $8 per night
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.Hiking, fishing and wildlife viewing are popular activities. The Harris River Trail and the Twentymile Spur Trail both pass along the Harris River.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Harris River Campground offers affordable camping on Prince of Wales Island with excellent access to hiking trails, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Campers praise its location near the scenic Harris River with a notable footbridge crossing.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Humpback Whale, and Silver-haired Bat documented in area
Insider tips for Harris River Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 14 sites Bring a self-contained RV or tent; no hookups available at most sites Explore the Harris River Trail and Twentymile Spur Trail to beaver ponds from the campground Access the day-use shelter and bathrooms even during shoulder season if overnight camping unavailable
Skip Harris River Campground if: You need water hookups or full RV amenities. You require reliable potable water on-site. You want to visit outside the May through October season. You prefer a campground with active park management on-site.
Best time to visit Harris River Campground: September — Verified camper visited week after Labor Day 2020 and found it uncrowded with good conditions.
Nearby campgrounds: Black Bear Lake Cabin (Tongass National Forest, Ak) (CRAIG, AK), Twelvemile Cabin (CRAIG, AK), Salmon Lake Cabin Thorne Bay (THORNE BAY, AK), Karta Lake Cabin (THORNE BAY, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Harris River Campground
Cell signal at Harris River Campground (CRAIG, AK): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.Hiking, fishing and wildlife viewing are popular activities. The Harris River Trail and the Twentymile Spur Trail both pass along the Harris River.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 14 sites
Bring a self-contained RV or tent; no hookups available at most sites
Explore the Harris River Trail and Twentymile Spur Trail to beaver ponds from the campground
Access the day-use shelter and bathrooms even during shoulder season if overnight camping unavailable
Verified camper visited week after Labor Day 2020 and found it uncrowded with good conditions
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Tongass National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Tongass National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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