Campground Details - SIGNAL CREEK, AK - ReserveAmerica

Overview

Signal Creek Campground is a year-round facility located in the Ward Lake Recreation Area, 7 miles north of downtown Ketchikan and about 4 miles north of the State ferry terminal. The campground straddles Signal Creek and lies on the banks of Ward Lake, with easy access to fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing.

Natural Features:

The campground is surrounded by an old-growth temperate rainforest comprised primarily of western hemlock and Sitka spruce. Signal Creek flows through the campground, and Ward Lake is adjacent.

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.

Recreation:

Hiking is a popular option, as the Ward Lake Recreation Area boasts seven trails. The Ward Lake Nature Travel meanders 1.3 miles around the lake.

A large day-use complex with picnic sites and shelters is also available. Freshwater fishing, canoeing, kayaking, wildlife viewing and scenery are favorite draws at Ward Lake.

Facilities:

Signal Creek Campground's sites can accommodate up to 10 people. Each campsite contains a picnic table, a campfire ring with grill and a gravel parking spur.

Three hand pumps for drinking water and three vault toilets are provided. Water is provided during the peak season only. During the winter season, only the outhouse closest to sites 1-5 is open. Firewood may be provided but is not guaranteed.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Accessible Flush Toilets Campfire Rings Canoeing Creek Access Drinking Water Fishing Hiking	Host Kayaking Lake Access Recycling Swimming Trash Collection
Within 10 Miles
Bank Boating Camping Golf Hospital	Laundry Facilities Museum Post Office Restaurant Showers

Know Before You Go

Black bears frequent the area, especially during August and September; all food should be stored inside closed vehicles
No hookups available
Nearest dump station is at the Ketchikan City Public Works department on Tongass Avenue, just north of the ferry terminal
Firewood may be available but is not guaranteed
Use of the campground or road spurs by commercial operators, outfitters or guides is not permitted
Some campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis during the reservation season; all sites are first-come, first-served from Labor Day through March 30
Click here to learn more about Tongass National Forest

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
55.40722, -131.69972
55°24'26"N, 131°41'59"W

From the State ferry terminal, take Tongass Highway north 4.8 miles to milepost 7. Turn right onto Revila Road. Go 1.4 miles and turn right at the Ward Lake Road Intersection. Travel 1.1 miles past Ward Lake Day Use Area to the entrance sign for Signal Creek Campground.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

SIGNAL CREEK
TONGASS-KETCHIKAN
AK

Phone Number:

Project Office:(907)225-2148

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