Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Area, Alaska, United States

4.5 (37 reviews) Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #10 in Haines Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas

Free, nice views, Mtns and lake and wildlife. Many Photo Opportunities.

This is a large lake with Mtn's as the back ground. There is a self serve campground that has many large pull through sites, although there is low hanging branches from the mature spruce trees. We did see many large RV's in the campground. The campground overlooks the lake. This is a primitive park. This is a good kayak /canoe lake. The Chilkoot River runs from the lake to Haines inlet. This river may be 1 mile long but it is filled with Salmon in late June and July. This brings fisherman, eagles, bears and many onlookers. The river is fast flowing and has many varieties of birds. This area is about 11 miles from Haines but the drive to the recreation area is wonderful also. You pass the Haines Ferry Terminal and have great views. Look up for eagles and down in the water for harbor seals. Bears show up when salmon run is on also. The 11 mile ride also has several pull outs that have outdoor johns for your use. Have fun, this is a beautiful area.

Address

Lutak Road, Haines, AK 99827

Website

http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aspunits/southeast/chilkootlksrs.htm

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4.5 based on (37 reviews)

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Reviews

  • 4lovestocamp131 5:00 PM Apr 6, 2017
    Lovely park to visit and explore
    We visit Chilkoot Lake State Recreation Area while staying in Haines. We heard that the drive could be difficult but did not find that to be the case and we were in a 24' pickup camper. We stopped along the river on the way in and got some great pictures of a nesting bald eagle. we also did some brief hikes around the lake and got more great pictures. Definitely worth a side trip if you are in Haines.
  • 4levelsix 5:00 PM Sep 9, 2016
    Great camp spot
    Very nice area in Haines(about 10 miles out of Haines). Very nice camp host. Nice, big private spots. Clean pit toilets. Along the Chilkoot river where there are sometimes bears in the river. Really a great spot to do many activities. I would definitely stay here again.

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