Haines draws RV campers to its Chilkat River bald eagle haven, where thousands gather each fall. Choose from 14 parks as your launchpad for salmon fishing, glacier treks, and historic Fort William H. Seward tours. This fjord-side outpost mixes raw Alaska wilderness with ferry hops to Juneau.
10 parks found
Advertisement
Haines anchors Lynn Canal's northern tip. Bald eagles rule the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve, drawing crowds for the annual festival in November. Salmon thunder up the namesake river. Hikers tackle Battery Point trails. Locals fire up salmon bakes at the Sheldon Museum grounds. Fort William H. Seward stands as Alaska's oldest intact U.S. Army post.
Haines Hitch-Up RV Park delivers WiFi, showers, 50-amp hookups, and a dump station for $45 nightly; full-timers and remote workers thrive here. Port Chilkoot Camper Park fits budget adventurers at $25 per night with basic sites near town. Chilkat State Park grants riverfront pads from $14, ideal for anglers and kayakers chasing eagles and fish.
Haines excels in bald eagle viewing at the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve. Thousands of eagles converge on the Chilkat River each fall for salmon runs. Campers base here for hikes at Portage Cove, tours of Fort William H. Seward, and the November Eagles Festival.
Haines Hitch-Up RV Park, Port Chilkoot Camper Park, and Chilkat State Park top the list. These spots hug Highway 7 near Lutak Inlet and the ferry terminal. Expect amenities like 50-amp hookups at Hitch-Up or river access at Chilkat State Park.
Yes, Haines Hitch-Up RV Park offers 50-amp full hookups plus WiFi, showers, and dump station. Other sites like Port Chilkoot provide partial services from $25 nightly. Chilkat State Park focuses on dry camping amid eagles and salmon.