Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Site

Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Site


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Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Site is ten miles northeast of Haines, taking Lutak and Chilkoot River roads, or five miles past the ferry terminal. The park is at the south end of Chilkoot Lake, near the outlet of the lake to the Chilkoot River. Park Facilities include a 32-site campground, picnic shelter, and boat launch. The campground sits amid a beautiful stand of Sitka spruce.

The park and surrounding area offers some of the best salmon fishing in Southeast Alaska, with four salmon runs, starting in mid-June and ending in mid-October. Because of the salmon spawning in the river and at this end of the lake, this area is also a bear highway. Bears come down from the tundra to feast on the salmon. Please learn proper bear/human etiquette - this protects both you and the bears.

Facilities: The Chilkoot Lake Campground provides 32 individual camping sites, along with drinking water and restrooms.

Reservations: Unknown

Best Time To Visit: This state park is open year-round.

Fees: There is no entry fee to gain access to this park.

Accessibility: The restrooms at this state park are handicapped accessible. There is also a historical feature that is accessible.

Rules: There are a variety of rules to consider when visiting a state park. Please contact the park for more information.

Directions: Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Site is ten miles northeast of Haines, taking Lutak and Chilkoot River roads, or five miles past the ferry terminal.

Attractions Near
Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Site

Chilkoot Lake
Chilkoot Lake Campground

Address

Alaska State Parks

400 Willoughby Avenue

Juneau, Alaska 99801

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General: (907) 465-4563

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