El Capitan Campground

Whale Pass, Alaska · 49 ft · In Tongass National Forest

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At a glance

3 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026

Price per night: $15recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites: 3From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups: Not yet known
Elevation: 49 ft (15 m)49 ft15 m
Pets: Not yet known
Big rigs: Not yet known
Season: Not yet known
Cell signal: Not yet known

Sites3

El Capitan Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

Site	Type	Longest rig	People	Open
1	Standard
2	Standard
3	Standard

All 3 shown · by site number

From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.

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About

Overview

This waterfront campground offers a scenic view of the beautiful El Capitan Passage. This site has access to fishing, hunting, kayaking, hiking, caving and marine dock. It provides a remote, scenic setting for recreation and relaxation on the Tongass National Forest.

Recreation

The El Capitan Campground is nearby many opportunities Prince of Wales island has to offer. Salmon fishing is popular during the summer months as well as fall deer hunting, beach combing and other marine sports including paddle craft and sea kayaking. The nearby El Capitan Cave offers guided tours during the summer season and is the longest mapped cave in Alaska at over two miles.

From Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit