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Camping at Eagles Nest Campground

Public campground · 12 campsites

A forested campground near fishing, and hiking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Eagles Nest Campground sits on the shore of Balls Lake on Prince of Wales Island, surrounded by muskeg and the deep green of the Tongass temperate rainforest. The site looks across water toward the foothills and the Thorne Mountains, and an interpretive lakeside trail runs about 1,800 feet with places to pause and watch for wildlife.

No reviews listedBook on Recreation.gov
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 40 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • No hookups
  • Pets not allowed
  • Vault toilets
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

7 available sites

7 open of 12 sites
Site 004
RV or tent · Up to 40 ft · Up to 6 peopleNo hookups
Available all 2 nights
$16 for 2 nights
$8/night · before taxes & fees
Site 005
RV or tent · Up to 6 peopleNo hookups
Available all 2 nights
$16 for 2 nights
$8/night · before taxes & fees
Site 006
RV or tent · Up to 40 ft · Up to 6 peopleNo hookups
Available all 2 nights
$16 for 2 nights
$8/night · before taxes & fees
Site 007
RV or tent · Up to 40 ft · Up to 6 peopleNo hookups
Available all 2 nights
$16 for 2 nights
$8/night · before taxes & fees
Site 009
RV or tent · Up to 6 peopleNo hookups
Available all 2 nights
$16 for 2 nights
$8/night · before taxes & fees
Site 010
RV or tent · Up to 6 peopleNo hookups
Available all 2 nights
$16 for 2 nights
$8/night · before taxes & fees
Site 011
RV or tent · Up to 40 ft · Up to 12 peopleNo hookups
Available all 2 nights
$32 for 2 nights
$16/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Recreation.gov

Availability on Recreation.gov.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
006
standard nonelectric
✓✓$8
007
standard nonelectric
✓✓$8
010
standard nonelectric
✓✓$8
005
standard nonelectric
✓✓$8
004
standard nonelectric
✓✓$8
009
standard nonelectric
✓✓$8
011
standard nonelectric
✓✓$16
008
standard nonelectric
WW$8
002
tent only nonelectric
WW$8
003
tent only nonelectric
From $16 for 2 nights
$8/night · Before taxes & fees
7 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Recreation.gov. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Recreation.gov ↗

7 openSites from $8/night
Book on Recreation.gov

Amenities & location

  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Interpretive Trails
  • Self Pay Station
  • Vault Toilets
Check-in
1:00 PM
Checkout
12:00 PM
Pets
Pets not allowed

Hookups (individual campsites): 12 no-hookup individual sites.

Location

TONGASS-KETCHIKAN
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Eagles Nest Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Eagles Nest Campground?
Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (6 of 10 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Eagles Nest Campground have RV hookups?
12 no-hookup individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Eagles Nest Campground?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 40 ft (6 of 10 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 12 no-hookup individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 10 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 12 gravel site driveways
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (1 report)
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Getting there
Listing TONGASS-KETCHIKAN (map in Location below)
Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Water · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Recent guest reviews

Barbara W ★ 3 · Jun 2025
There is NO RV DUMP here nor potable water, even though the website and map indicates there is. We were able to get water, and take showers, in Thorne Bay at the city offices, and the harbor. The site itself was shorter than expected because the picnic table had been moved into the parking area and was too heavy for us to move. It also was a bit overgrown which made it narrow. Since it was rainy while we were there, and we were generally out and about, this didn't impact us too much. The boardwalk along the lake is very pleasant; we shared it with a doe very a brief distance:) The campground is well located for exploring the island, both north and south. It is a bit of a drive back to the ferry for an early departure.
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W
$8
001
standard nonelectric
WW$8
012
standard nonelectric
WW$16

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights10 sites open for every night

Harris River Campground

14.9 mi from Eagles Nest Campground (straight-line)
Tent sites · RV sites
Sites $8/night
$16 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

El Capitan Campground

37.8 mi from Eagles Nest Campground (straight-line)
Tent sites · RV sites
Sites $15/night
$30 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights8 sites open for every night

Coulee Playland

794.4 mi from Eagles Nest Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $24/night
$48 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Compare site types

12 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Standard sites (tent or RV)

Tent, van or small RV, no power

10 sites · $8, $16/night

7 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Tent-only sites

Tents only, no power

2 sites · $8/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Ketchikan Kayak Eco-Tour Ketchikan area · 4 hr · from $100/person
    • Ketchikan Duck Tour Ketchikan area · 1.5 hr · from $79/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Off the Beaten Path Ketchikan Photo Safari - 3 hr. Ketchikan area · 3 hr · from $134/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent

  • Tent camping here: 12 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 40 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

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Things to do

Activities near Eagles Nest Campground

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Ketchikan Duck Tour
Ketchikan Duck Tour

Ketchikan area · 1.5 hr · from $79/person

Off the Beaten Path Ketchikan Photo Safari - 3 hr.
Off the Beaten Path Ketchikan Photo Safari - 3 hr.

Ketchikan area · 3 hr · from $134/person

Ketchikan Kayak Eco-Tour
Ketchikan Kayak Eco-Tour

Ketchikan area · 4 hr · from $100/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Ketchikans Best Wildlife, Sightseeing and Whale Watching Quest
Ketchikans Best Wildlife, Sightseeing and Whale Watching Quest

Ketchikan area · 2.5 hr · from $190/person

Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour from Ketchikan
Bering Sea Crab Fisherman's Tour from Ketchikan

Ketchikan area · 3 hr · from $264/person

Ketchikan Electric Bike and Rain Forest Hike Ecotour
Ketchikan Electric Bike and Rain Forest Hike Ecotour

Ketchikan area · 4 hr · from $161/person

Ketchikan Alaska Fishing and Wilderness Dining
Ketchikan Alaska Fishing and Wilderness Dining

Ketchikan area · 4.5 hr · from $436/person

Mahoney Lake Off-Road UTV Tour
Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Peak season May 9–Sep 12: RV & Tent $8–$16, Tent $8 per night

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Recreation.gov for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 202658%0%0%
Dec 202658%0%0%
Mahoney Lake Off-Road UTV Tour

Ketchikan area · 3.8 hr · from $255/person

Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Rainforest Canopy Ropes and Zipline Adventure Park
Ketchikan Shore Excursion: Rainforest Canopy Ropes and Zipline Adventure Park

Ketchikan area · 3.5 hr · from $150/person