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Chilkoot Lake Rec Site
Chilkoot Lake Recreation Site is a popular outdoor recreation area located in Haines, Alaska. The site is situated on the shore of Chilkoot Lake, a large lake surrounded by mountains and forests. The lake is a popular destination for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming. The recreation site offers a variety of amenities, including a boat launch, picnic tables, fire pits, and a campground. The campground has several sites with tent pads, fire rings, and picnic tables. There are also several trails in the area, including a short loop trail around the lake. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including moose, bears, and bald eagles.
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User Reviews
Graham Tranter
We did a bicycle riding tour from halfway down the Lukat Inlet up to Chilkoot Lake. Honestly, the lake itself, while nice, wasn't the highlight. The highlight was more of the journey along the road. As we cycled we saw the inlet a low tide and later at high tide; a marked difference - boats went from resting on a mud flat to being afloat. We saw a Grizzly/Kodiak feasting at the Weir. We saw eagles and nests in several spots, with a few being fairly close (I do have a decent lens). We also passed several small waterfalls you might not notice if rushing by in a vehicle. The morning fog made for an interesting view of the inlet.
Adriana Tabone
If you love nature, this is the place to be! Could go berry picking, small hike around the lake or a kayak ride.
HJ Marshall
The famous bear watching site and salmon fishing spot. If you see a bear, DONT RUN! Witnessed an older couple disregarded guide’s warning of don’t run and ran, the bear came after them. If the guide didn’t have their bear horn ready, it could be ugly. For them. I would’ve got great photos. Eagles are soaring in the valley, bears are coming in and out of the woods searching for salmons on the creeks, and ravens and magpies are flying around calling each other.
David Kloss
Great camp ground. Rustic, spaced out sites. Good pit toilets. And a bear in camp to add some Excitement!!! Beautiful lake. Close to Haines if your getting off the ferry with your camper.
Gatlin Weyer
What an EPIC lake. Kayaking on this lake was just an experience. Also a very scenic drive to get here. Bathrooms are available! If you cruised like I did to Haines you are not biking or walking here you definitely need to rent a car or purchase an excursion. Saw someone who biked here and they looked about ready to kill over (and mind you that's biking only one way). Regardless, beautiful river and lake along with great opportunities to see salmon and bears!