The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Mosquito Lake, Alaska

Mosquito Lake is a peaceful alpine lake at the base of the Takshanuk Mountains in the Chilkat River Valley. Well off the beaten path, the Mosquito Lake Recreation Site is just 40 minutes from the city of Haines and makes for a great basecamp to explore the coastal mountains and temperate rainforests of the northern Alaskan Panhandle. There are numerous opportunities to boat and fish on the local waterways in the Mosquito Lake area, including the Chilkat River and the Chilkat Inlet. Mountain hiking is accessible in nearby peaks, and local parks preserve glaciers, bald eagles, and wide swaths of Alaska wilderness.

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1. Haines River Camp

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27mi from Mosquito Lake · 5 sites · Tents · Haines, AK

We have owned this property since 1996 and have found it to be a special healing place and have now decided to share it with other special people. It is approximately 6 acres on the Chilkat river, with about 1200 feet of river frontage. The Cathedral Peaks are directly across the river from the property, which has southern exposure and each campsite has sunset views. All the salmon species swim up the river. The subject property has nursery streams for the salmon. They do not spawn here, but the fry come from upstream spawning grounds to grow up a bit before heading out to the ocean. Swans nest in a nearby pond and sometimes play in the river out front. Evenings and nights are quite and peaceful

Mosquito Lake is a peaceful alpine lake at the base of the Takshanuk Mountains in the Chilkat River Valley. Well off the beaten path, the Mosquito Lake Recreation Site is just 40 minutes from the city of Haines and makes for a great basecamp to explore the coastal mountains and temperate rainforests of the northern Alaskan Panhandle. There are numerous opportunities to boat and fish on the local waterways in the Mosquito Lake area, including the Chilkat River and the Chilkat Inlet. Mountain hiking is accessible in nearby peaks, and local parks preserve glaciers, bald eagles, and wide swaths of Alaska wilderness.

96% (27)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Haines River Camp

97%

(29)

27mi from Mosquito Lake · 5 sites · Tents · Haines, AK

We have owned this property since 1996 and have found it to be a special healing place and have now decided to share it with other special people. It is approximately 6 acres on the Chilkat river, with about 1200 feet of river frontage. The Cathedral Peaks are directly across the river from the property, which has southern exposure and each campsite has sunset views. All the salmon species swim up the river. The subject property has nursery streams for the salmon. They do not spawn here, but the fry come from upstream spawning grounds to grow up a bit before heading out to the ocean. Swans nest in a nearby pond and sometimes play in the river out front. Evenings and nights are quite and peaceful

Public campgrounds near Mosquito Lake

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Chilkat Campground

44mi from Mosquito Lake · 35 sites · Tents, RVs · in Chilkat Islands State Marine Park

Stories from the community

Holly

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Haines River Camp

Beautiful view, clean space and great location. We will definitely be back😊

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Morgan

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Haines River Camp

Fantastic location right on the river and close to town. Sites are comfortable and host is doing lots of work to improve the camp. Definitely do the sauna!

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Gloria

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Haines River Camp

The location is beautiful. A great combination of natural beauty and rustic. Roger is kind and considerate.

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Michael

July 2025

Tent

1 night at Haines River Camp

Excellent location, remote and close to town, and the host was very gracious.

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Daniel

July 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Haines River Camp

This was an amazing camping spot in a great location on a spectacular piece of property. We had room for our 2 dogs and had 3 days of camping bliss. Roger was great. He was responsive in communicating and just a great guy to spend some time with. This experience was better than expected.

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Annabel

July 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Haines River Camp

Really nice and private camping next to the river. The host is very responsive and helpful.

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Scott

June 2025

Tent

1 night at Haines River Camp

Roger's passion shows in his back to the basics campsites. Nice location right beside the river.

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Joni

June 2025

Tent

2 nights at Haines River Camp

Beautiful site right on the river! It was easy to set up the tent and there was a nice covering over the picnic table.

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Elaine

June 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Haines River Camp

Great location with a covered area for quick camp showers! Plenty of room for dogs to hang out

Nearby parks

Explore the area’s public lands.

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Chilkat Islands State Marine Park

Mud Bay, Alaska

Other options near Mosquito Lake

The best dog-friendly camping near Mosquito Lake guide

Where to go

Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve

The Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve is just 15 minutes from Mosquito Lake. This state park spans more than 49,000 acres and is said to have the world’s largest concentration of Bald Eagles in October and November when several thousand of the raptors congregate here to feast on salmon.

Chilkat River

The coho salmon run on the Chilkat River starts in September and peaks in October. There are also a handful of outfitters in Haines that lead river rafting trips on the Chilkat during summer.

Chilkat State Park

Chilkat State Park lies south of Haines at the southern tip of the Chilkat Peninsula. It features beach access, hiking trails, and stunning views of the Davidson Glacier across the waters of the Chilkat Inlet. Experienced kayakers (or those willing to book a plane) may want to extend their adventure out to the Chilkat Islands State Marine Park.

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve

Air taxis run from Haines to the Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, where campers can see some of the most rugged glacial and mountain wilderness in Alaska. Alternatively, ferry from Juneau to Gustavus and base your park visit from there.

When to go

Mosquito Lake experiences dramatic changes in day length and temperatures between summer and winter. In late June, the sun is in the sky for 18 hours and average high temps are in the mid-60s. In mid-December, there is just 6.5 hours of sun, with average highs of 30°F and lows of 20°F.