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Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use

Tongass National Forest, Alaska

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As of October 2026, Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use is a campground in Tongass National Forest, Alaska with 2 campsites. Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use is booked through Recreation.gov.

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people allowed on each site: 20

Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Group bookings open: 6 Months
Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nights
Maximum stay: 14 nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use

Group 1
Tent 1
Accessible 2

Amenities

restrooms
potable water
firewood

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife, photography.

All sites at Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Access
Sawmill Creek Group Campsite	Sawmill Creek Campground	Tent	20	Accessible
Sawmill Creek Picnic Shelter	Sawmill Creek Picnic Shelter	Group	20	Accessible

About Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use

Overview

The Sawmill Creek Campground is a recently renovated recreational facility with camping, picnicking, hiking, and bird and wildlife viewing opportunities nearby. It is 1.5 miles up Blue Lake Road, accessible by vehicles from May 15 to November 1 or accessible by foot, cross-country skis, or bikes year-round. The campground has 3 single tent sites and 1 group site with a 30-person capacity. There are also picnic tables, fire rings, garbage bins, a covered group picnic shelter, and a vault toilet. Two sites can accommodate small RVs, but hookups are not available. For campsites, there is 14-day overnight stay limit per calendar year that is monitored and enforced year-round. It is also advised that visitors bring their own potable water or to treat water collected from Sawmill Creek. There is no campground host on site and firewood is not available for sale. Pallet burning is not allowed. Bear safety is crucial as brown bears can be present any time; please use the bear-proof lockers provided on site. The trailhead for Beaver Lake/Herring Cove Trail is accessible from the campground.

This page is for advance (future) reservations for the Sawmill Creek Group Campsite only. Unless an advance reservation is made, this campsite is free and first come, first serve. If the campsite is already reserved, the reservation dates will be posted at the campsite.

Recreation

Access to Beaver Lake Trail within campground: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tongass/recarea/?recid=79060
Fishing opportunities in Sawmill Creek

Facilities

The Sawmill Creek Group Campsite has access to a vault toilet and day-use picnic shelter (only available when not reserved in advance).

Natural Features

Sawmill Creek
Temperate rainforest environment
Views of surrounding mountains
Access to Beaver Lake Trail

Nearby Attractions

Beaver Lake Trail (within campground): https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tongass/recarea/?recid=79060
Access to the Thimbleberry/Heart Lake Trails (on Blue Lake Road): https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tongass/recarea/?recid=79142
Blue Lake

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (907) 747-4212.

Rules and notices at Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

This campground is only accessible with highway vehicles from May 15 to November 1

Pallet burning is prohibited. Visitors should bring firewood with them

Visitors should bring drinking water. It is recommened that water from Sawmill Creek be treated, boiled, or filtered before drinking

An active population of brown bears inhabits this area. Be bear aware by: being noisy and properly storing food and other bear attractants (toiletries). Have a bear spray available

Food storage required. When not present at campsite or during night, store food in vehicle or the campground bear-resistant boxes.

Keep dogs leashed and under control

Tent pads are gravel; for comfort, additional padding may be needed under tent and/or sleeping bags

Additional campsites available on first-come, first-served basis

Use of recreation area by a commercial outfitter or guide is not allowed; institutional outfitters including universities, schools and clubs may require a special use permit before making reservations

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Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use?

Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use?

Cancellations happen frequently at Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use have?

Sawmill Creek Campground and Day Use has 2 campsites.