El Capitan Campground

About

Overview This waterfront campground offers a scenic view of the beautiful El Capitan Passage. This site has access to fishing, hunting, kayaking, hiking, caving and marine dock. It provides a remote, scenic setting for recreation and relaxation on the Tongass National Forest. Recreation The El Capitan Campground is nearby many opportunities Prince of Wales island has to offer. Salmon fishing is popular during the summer months as well as fall deer hunting, beach combing and other marine sports including paddle craft and sea kayaking. The nearby El Capitan Cave offers guided tours during the summer season and is the longest mapped cave in Alaska at over two miles. Facilities There is access to an accessible outhouse as well as a nearby covered picnic pavillion and marine dock. Natural Features The El Capitan Campground is in an area of high geologic interest including the El Cap Cave . The surrounding forest boasts old growth species such as yellow cedar, red cedar, hemlock, and Sitka spruce. There is abundant wildlife viewing for both aquatic and terrestrial species including Sitka black tail deer, black bear, harbor seals, otters and many fish species. Prince of Wales Island has runs of every salmon species except chinook as well as populations of cutthroat trout and Dolly Varden. Nearby Attractions Prince of Wales Island Visitor Guide can be found on the Prince of Wales Chamber of Commerce website .

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

• fuel station

  Last Chance Gas

  7.9 mi

• trailhead

  Beaver Falls Karst Trailhead Site

  3.6 mi

• attraction

  The Eye Opener Light

  16 mi

• recreation site

  boat launch

  8.4 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Contact & access

• P.O. Box 19001 · Thorne Bay , AK 99919
• 907-828-3304

Reservations & demand

Outbound provider links only. Roam Atlas does not book sites or show live availability. Opens Recreation.gov for live dates.