The best campgrounds near Sitka, Alaska with swimming

If you’re looking to camp around Sitka and want easy access to swimming, you’ll find over 50 options that put you steps from rivers, lakes, and sheltered coves. Most sites offer pet-friendly spots, allow campfires, and provide toilets—simple, practical, and just what you need after a day in the water. Fishing and wildlife-watching are big draws here, so don’t forget your binoculars or a rod. Sitka’s campsites tend to be tucked in among thick spruce and hemlock, with plenty of places to dry off and warm up after a swim. Spots fill quickly in summer, so book ahead if you want the best locations.

Top-rated campgrounds near Sitka

1. Tongass National Forest

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351 sites · Sitka, Alaska

You could spend a lifetime exploring southeast Alaska's massive Tongass National Forest.

Pets

Electrical hookup

Toilets

2. Magoun Islands State Marine Park

1 site · Sitka, Alaska

Discover the serene beauty of Magoun Islands State Marine Park.

Pets

Campfires

Picnic table

If you’re looking to camp around Sitka and want easy access to swimming, you’ll find over 50 options that put you steps from rivers, lakes, and sheltered coves. Most sites offer pet-friendly spots, allow campfires, and provide toilets—simple, practical, and just what you need after a day in the water. Fishing and wildlife-watching are big draws here, so don’t forget your binoculars or a rod. Sitka’s campsites tend to be tucked in among thick spruce and hemlock, with plenty of places to dry off and warm up after a swim. Spots fill quickly in summer, so book ahead if you want the best locations.