Lake No. 3 Campground
USFS · Camping Area · Dispersed · Free
Fast facts
- Cost
- Free
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Camping Area
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 55.6416, -132.5784
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The Lake No. 3 dispersed camping area is named for the lake that one of the sites overlooks. This small camping area has 2 hardened campsites, fire rings and picnic tables available for visitors looking for a more secluded camping area. Special Features: Lake No. 3 dispersed campsite is a nice, small site without a lot of amenities. It is within a mile of the Salt Chuck Trail , which brings hikers to an interesting abandoned copper mine site. The campsite is also close to Lake Ellen and No. 3 Lake. Many visitors hike down to these lakes to swim or fish for trout and Dolly Varden. The second growth stands nearby are good spots to pick berries and may offer opportunities to see deer and bears.
From the USFS.
Is Lake No. 3 Campground free?
Yes. Lake No. 3 Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS. It is a dispersed area, so there are no hookups, no water and no trash service unless a report below says otherwise.
How do I get to Lake No. 3 Campground?
Lake No. 3 camping area can be accessed by turning off of State Highway 925 at Goose Creek Bridge approximately 5 miles west of Thorne Bay onto Forest Road 2030 (Goose Creek Road). Follow Forest Road 2030 to where it turns into 2030790 at the Ellen Creek Bridge.
Nearby
- SALMON LAKE CABIN THORNE BAY5.4 mi
- KARTA RIVER CABIN5.6 mi
- KARTA LAKE CABIN5.7 mi
- EAGLES NEST CAMPGROUND11.0 mi
- Eagles Nest Campground11.1 mi
- CONTROL LAKE CABIN11.7 mi
- Black Bear Lake Cabin (Tongass National Forest, AK)12.9 mi
- HARRIS RIVER CAMPGROUND16.2 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
