Southeast Alaska
This NPS facility a quarter-mile south of Glacier Bay Lodge is set in a lush forest just off the shoreline, and camping is free. There’s no need for…
Must-see hotels in Southeast Alaska
Haines
Haines’ default motel has the best view of the Chilkat Mountains and Lynn Canal and a huge sundeck to enjoy it on. The wood-paneled rooms are simple but…
Sitka
On the western (Pacific) side of Kruzof Island, 2 miles due south of the North Beach Cabin sits this similarly rustic abode abutting Shelikof Beach…
Ketchikan
In common with several other Alaskan towns, Ketchikan’s 'hostel' is located inside a church (a Methodist one) with no street signage. The facility…
Portage Cove State Recreation Site
Haines
Half a mile southeast of Fort Seward or a 2-mile walk from downtown, this little circle of grass set aside for tent camping overlooks the water and has…
Sitka
The longtime B&B proprietor here believes that if you’re coming to Alaska you’re trying to escape, so there are no phones, no TVs and no computers. What…
Southeast Alaska
The First Presbyterian Church doubles up as a basic hostel, with single-sex dorm rooms with inflatable mattresses, showers and a large kitchen and dining…
Skagway
Mile 14 of the White Pass & Yukon Route (a flag stop) marks the start of a 1.5-mile hike to this USFS cabin (maximum six people), which overlooks the…
Sitka
An easy walk (or two-minute bus ride) from downtown is this Alaskan home, with a wraparound deck that includes two hot tubs. There are six bedrooms with…
Skagway
Located a half-mile from the Chilkoot trailhead in Dyea, about 9 miles north of Skagway, this 21-site campground is operated by the NPS on a first-come,…
Salmon Run Campground & Cabins
Haines
About a mile past the ferry terminal is this private campground on a hillside above Lynn Canal. There are 17 tent sites and 18 RV sites with central…
Sitka
On the Pacific Ocean side of uninhabited Kruzof Island (home to Mt Edgecumbe), you’ll find a beautiful sandy beach for beachcombing and this A-frame USFS…
Juneau
Practically next door to Mendenhall Lake Campground, but not nearly as nice, is this full-service campground with laundromat, cable TV and tent sites as…
Southeast Alaska
For those with a tent, the closest campground is this waterfront park, 1 mile south of town. Within the wooded setting are eight sites, shelters and…
Southeast Alaska
Petersburg Lake Trail is a 10.5-mile trail in the Petersburg Creek-Duncan Salt Chuck Wilderness on Kupreanof Island; it leads to the USFS Petersburg Lake…
Southeast Alaska
Six of the 10 clean and comfortable rooms here overlook the water; you might never want to leave your room. Most guests are part of a fishing package tour…
Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Site
Haines
Five miles north of the ferry terminal and nine miles north of town, this campground has 32 sites and picnic shelters. The fishing for Dolly Varden is…
Juneau
One of the Juneau area’s most attractive cabins and by far the most popular. It’s 18 miles east of Juneau on the west end of Turner Lake, where the…
Southeast Alaska
Located a half-mile up Big Salt Rd in Klawock, this park offers suites, three rustic beachfront cabins and a grassy spot for tents, plus showers and a…
Southeast Alaska
This basic wood-paneled motel doesn't look particularly handsome from the outside, but friendly service, high levels of cleanliness and waffle breakfasts…
Southeast Alaska
Petersburg's only waterfront campground is 2.5 miles past the ferry terminal. It's not much more than a gravel parking lot with seven RV sites and two…
Southeast Alaska
This 12-site campground, 18 miles west of Thorne Bay, overlooks Balls Lake. It has a canoe-launching site and a half-mile shoreline boardwalk. There's…
Southeast Alaska
The USFS campground is 22 miles southeast of town, but it’s cheap and more than a little pretty. It has 15 sites (for tents or RVs), an interpretive trail…
Southeast Alaska
On the edge of the Fairweather golf course, this basic campground is in a grassy field and has room for a few tents and RVs. Shower and restroom access is…
Southeast Alaska
Red Bay Lake Cabin is at the north end of the POW, off Forest Rd 20, and reached with a half-mile hike to a boat and then a 1.5-mile row across the lake.
Southeast Alaska
This campground is near the Hollis Rd junction. The 14-site USFS campground has fire rings, BBQ grills and picnic tables; seven sites have tent pads.
Skagway
Has a rustic cabin at Upper Dewey Lake; see website for booking details.
Ketchikan
Has 24 drive-in sites on the south shore of tranquil Ward Lake, 8 miles north of Ketchikan.
Southeast Alaska
A glorified B&B with five rooms and shared bathrooms on Tenakee's only street.
Skagway
The town's only real option for tenters has a limited number of sites in the trees. Amenities include fire pits, laundry facilities, coin-operated showers…
Juneau
Located a mile south of downtown on Thane Rd is this city-operated, tent-only place that tends to draw transients and seasonal workers; it feels a little…
