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Sites
3 campsites
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Price
Free
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
3 campsites
Season
Open season details ...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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Wrangell Island, off Forest Road 6265 and 50050
Anglers and creek-swimmers who can handle a primitive setup will get the most out of this. The covered shelters mean a rainy night doesn't wreck the trip, and the sandy beach near the creekside shelter is genuinely unusual for coastal Southeast Alaska.
No potable water on-site and no food storage lockers, so anyone unprepared to haul all their water and manage bear country food storage carefully should think twice. First-come, first-served on only 3 sites means a wasted drive is possible.
Reference information about Lower Salamander Creek Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Site is located next to Salamander Creek. There are 3 separate covered picnic shelters each with a picnic table and fire ring. A small sandy beach is located next to the shelter closest to the creek and swimming opportunities exist at higher water levels.</p>
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Summer brings the most reliable conditions. July and August see daytime highs in the mid-50s to upper 60s°F with cool, misty mornings. Water levels drop from spring peaks, exposing more of the sandy beach and clearing the creek for better fishing and wading. Daylight stretches long. Wildlife is easier to spot with fewer storms. Crowds stay modest even in peak season.
Summer has most reliable conditions; July–Aug temps mid-50s to upper-60s and better access.
Lower Salamander Creek Campground offers basic amenities. It features 3 covered picnic shelters, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. A small sandy beach is present next to the shelter closest to the creek, providing limited swimming opportunities during high water levels. Restrooms are available, but there is no potable water on-site.
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