Salmon Falls Resort is located 15 miles north of Ketchikan International Airport (KTN airport code).
Fun Fact: the Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) is located on Gravina Island, across the Tongass Narrows from the city of Ketchikan, located on Revillagigedo Island.
Your Alaskan adventure will begin with our Resort Shuttle and Driver Meet and Greet, a short ferry ride across the the Tongass Narrows to Ketchikan, The Resort is about 20 minutes north from Ketchikan Airport.
The Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) is located on Gravina Island and the city of Ketchikan, located on Revillagigedo Island. Your adventure will start with a short ferry ride across the Tongass Narrows.
All guests are to provide arrival and departure flight details a minimum of 7 days prior to arrival. Contact Us with your confirmation, cell number (required to confirm transfers), and all flight details at least 7 days prior to your arrival date.
ALL-INCLUSIVE and HOTEL+MEALS packages include Round Trip Ketchikan Airport Pick Up and Drop Off Transfers
All-Inclusive and Hotel+Meals packages include round-trip airport transfers and ferry pass fees. Upon your arrival to Ketchikan Airport simply, exit the airport terminal where our Resort Shuttle and Driver will be waiting for your Meet & Greet. Your Alaskan adventure will begin with a quick ferry ride across the Tongass Narrows in our Resort Shuttle, then will continue about 20 minutes north to the Resort.
ROOM ONLY rates include Revillagigedo Island/Ketchikan (town side) Round Trip Pick Up and Drop Off Transfers
Room Only (includes Expedia, Booking.com, etc.) reservations include round-trip pick up and drop off transfers on the Ketchikan town side. Room Only Guests are responsible for obtaining and payment of all ferry pass fees and will need to board the ferry to/from Ketchikan Airport on their own. Our Resort Shuttle transfers will be picking you up and dropping you off on the Ketchikan/town side for your arrival and departure.
Salmon Falls’ All-Inclusive and Hotel+Meals packages include round trip local Resort Shuttle transfers. Please contact our Front Desk to make these arrangements and preferably in advance.
Should you choose to explore Ketchikan and Revillagigedo Island on your own
Explore our half and full day excursions included in our All-Inclusive Adventure package.
Ketchikan, Alaska, is truly the beginning of the last frontier. Set at the southernmost entrance to Alaska’s famed Inside Passage—a network of waterways that snake through some of the most jaw-droppingly beautiful wilderness in the world—Ketchikan is best known for three things: feisty salmon, idyllic scenery, and an incredibly rich Alaska Native culture.
Want to explore on your own? Find arts and culture activities here, historical and museums, speciality shopping and gifts, historic walking tour map, and Ketchikan maps here.
Deposit Schedule is $1,000 deposit per person due at time of booking. Full prepayment due 30 days prior to arrival.
If booking is within 30 days of arrival, full prepayment is required.
Cancellation Policy is fully refundable 30 or more days in advance. Non-refundable less than 30 days prior to arrival. If you need to cancel within 30 days, a full credit can be rolled into a later date this season, or a 50% credit can be rolled into a booking for the following season.
Check-In 3:00 p.m. and Check-Out 11:00 a.m. We will make every effort to accommodate your Check-In and Check-Out times, however all requests are based upon day of availability.
If we’re unable to accommodate your request, we’re delighted to store your luggage and contact you when your room is ready.
A valid ID and a valid credit card is required for Check-In. Must be 21 years of age or older to Check-In.
Gratuity is not included with your stay. You may add gratuity for any of our staff members at your discretion either directly or by adding it to your room with our front desk staff.
Our All-Inclusive package includes a menu of adventures such as fully guided fishing, e-bike & hike, kayak ecotours, and more. Visit our Adventures page to see the diverse variety of activities.
Our property including public spaces and select rooms in the Lower Lodge and lower floor, that are ADA compliant. The Marina is located at the bottom of a hill with o-site transportation available for any guests who may need extra assistance.
As we are a rustic resort, we are a 100% non smoking in the guestrooms, suites, Timbers Restaurant & Lounge, and The Discovery Room. The Resort has ample outdoor spaces for smokers.
Although gratuities are not expected, we hope you will recognize and award a job well done! We’ve provided a general Gratuity Guideline below as a reference. Gratuities may be given to the Team member or Manager to dispense directly or by adding it to your room with our Front Desk Guest Service Agents.
Shared among Team members:
Regrettably the Resort does not offer Room Service.
Regrettably Salmon Falls Resort does not allow pets.
The waters around Salmon Falls are home to a variety of species, including humpback whales, sea lions, back bears and bald eagles. We often see them from our property, but your likelihood of spotting these animals will be improved by booking a dedicated excursion through our Adventure Specialists.
Although the Aurora is active almost year-round, you likely won’t see them at Salmon Falls. The long summer days means shorter hours of darkness in June and July and cloud cover can make the lights difficult to view.
Salmon Falls Resort accepts the following forms of payment:
To inquire about Personal or Corporate Check terms & conditions, to apply for Direct Billing, or to request Wire Transfer bank details, Contact Us.
Timbers Restaurant & Lounge the following forms of payment:
We offer E-Gift Certificates (a pdf via email) in the denomination of your choice for the following:
Yes, we have an electronic link (Canary link) available to authorize Third Party payment.
You can expect to catch all five species of salmon: King (Chinook), Pink (Humpy), Coho (Silver), in addition to halibut, lingcod and over 20 different species of rock fish. See What We’re Catchin’
By Alaska Fish & Game guidelines, sport fishing for yelloweye rockfish remain closed as of June 3, 2023.
Guests will mainly fish in protected Pacific Ocean saltwater coves and along the rugged coast of Southeast Alaska. Prepare to enjoy breathtaking scenery and an abundance of magnificent local wildlife.
To maximize guest comfort and space to fish, we generally put 4 people plus the captain on our fishing charters. If your group is smaller than 4, you may be placed with other guests.
For a group of 5-6 guests or for a boat Buyout, please contact an Adventure Specialist at info@salmonfallsresort.com or 1(800)247-9059.
Our All-Inclusive Adventure package offers Self-Guided Fishing. We offer 18ft Lund Skiffs and 24ft. Skagit Orcas and includes fishing license, king salmon stamp if requested, bait, top of the line tackle, Grundens gear, boxed lunch, snacks, soft drinks, bottled water, fish processing/packaging, and fuel.
In Alaska, a license is required to participate in sport and personal use fishing. and all anglers 16 years of age or older.
When choosing Fully-Guided or Self-Guided Fishing with your All-Inclusive Adventure package, your fishing license and a king stamp when requested is included.
E-mail us EACH Guest’s legal name, State of Issued Driver’s License, and Driver’s License Number so we may prepare and print your fishing license for your arrival.
All-Inclusive Fully Guided and Self Guided adventure packages include fish processing and packaging.
Guests on the same boat generally pool their catch. Our guides advise on fish cuts (steaks or fillets) and our Fish Cutters clean, trim, vacuum-seals, and flash-freeze in steak or fillet portions for easy freezer storage.
We securely pack your portioned frozen fish in 25lb and 50 lb wet-lock boxes to ensure your catch remains fully frozen until enjoyed at your dinner table back home. Your fish boxes can be checked as baggage for your return flight.
Should you wish to have your fish shipped, we outsource your processed fish shipping through Clover Pass Resort, a 10-minute drive from the Resort, one way. Shipping averages $250.00 per 50 lbs of fish, dependent upon your final destination.
Each person reacts to open boating and sportfishing experiences differently. Even the most seasoned veteran gets seasick from time to time. Our vessels are fully stocked with Coast Guard approved first-aid kits in the event that you become ill. We also have motion sickness medicine available in our gift shop.
All-Inclusive Adventure and Hotel+Meals package guests have all meals included and taken at Timbers Restaurant & Lounge, located on-site. Meals include Dinner on day of arrival; all three meals on full days (full American breakfast buffet, lunch or Boxed Lunches if fishing or on a day excursion, and dinner); full American breakfast buffet on day of departure.
Dinner includes choice of soup or salad, appetizer, entree/main, dessert, coffee, tea and non-alcoholic beverages. Additional menu items and alcoholic beverages may be ordered and charge to your your room.
Visit Timbers Restaurant & Lounge to view our hours for meal service and our 2023 a la carte menus.
As Timbers Restaurant is open to the public and Resort Guests alike, we highly recommend making dinner restaurant reservations. Contact Us
Please refer to our Timbers Restaurant page for our hours as well as current menus. Our Timbers Restaurant & Lounge season is May 27, 2023 – September 10, 2023 (last dinner service).
Resort dress is casual and our Southeast Alaska location definitely a place for layers and warmer clothing. Mornings and evenings can be cooler, however the afternoons tend to warm up with sunscreen and sunglasses (polarized if possible) are a must even under cloud cover.
Fishing? We provide Grundens all-weather gear (bib/pants, hooded jacket, and boots) in adult and kid’s sizes. We suggest packing light to save checked luggage for your fish boxes!
Forget somethings? Our Gift Shop carries all quality cotton t-shirts, hoodies, snacks, alcoholic beverages, Yetis, Xtratufs, souvenirs, and more! Need a razor or toothbrush? Our Housekeeping Team has got you covered for your personal essentials.
Ketchikan has an oceanic climate and experiences mild summers with an average high temperature in August of 65 degrees.
Salmon Falls Resort offers an outdoor wilderness environment in Southeast Alaska. The weather can change quickly. Expect pleasant summer temperatures around 50 to 70 degrees F, with intermittent showers and long hours of sunlight. Although we are set in a natural rainforest, the area rarely draws any mosquitoes.
Salmon Falls Resort is located 15 miles north of Ketchikan International Airport.
FUN FACT: Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) is located on Gravina Island, across the Tongass Narrows from the city of Ketchikan. Your Alaskan adventure will begin with a short ferry ride to town, where you’ll head north to the resort.
ALL-INCLUSIVE AND HOTEL+MEALS PACKAGES – Ketchikan International Airport Terminal Pick Up and Drop Off Round Trip Transfers
Your package includes round trip airport transports and ferry pass fees with Resort Shuttle and Driver pick up and drop off at the Ketchikan International Airport terminal.
Upon arrival, simply exit the airport terminal and our Salmon Falls Shuttle and Driver will be there to greet you. You’ll ride aboard the Resort Shuttle for the quick 5-8 minute ferry ride .
ROOM ONLY – Ketchikan /Town Side Pick Up and Drop Off Roundtrip Transfers
Your ROOM ONLY rate receives round trip transfers with Resort Shuttle and Driver pick up/drop off on the Ketchikan/town side. Guest is responsible for the Airport ferry pass fees, both ways.
Call the Resort Front Desk at (907) 225-2752 and provide us the name on your reservation, your cell number, and your exact location (and landmarks help!).
Should you choose to explore Ketchikan and Revillagigedo Island on your own:
Our ALL-INCLUSIVE and HOTEL+MEALS packages include local round trip Resort Shuttle transfers should you wish to explore downtown Ketchikan and for our All-Inclusive Adventure excursions that are based off site. Please contact our Front Desk or by calling (907)225-2752 to make advance arrangements.
Ketchikan Car Rental companies – a list of car rental companies can be found here. Self-parking at Salmon Falls is complimentary.
Sourdough Cab Company is available 24/7 call (907) 225-5544. Average fare into town, round trip is $80.00. We recommend arranging this in advance due to limited availability of taxis and driver during the busy summer months and be sure to check what their cancellation policy is.
Airport Ferry Schedule
A ferry leaves the Ketchikan side of the Tongass Narrows on the quarter hours and the airport side on the hour and half hour every day. The first run of the day leaves the Ketchikan side at 6:15 am and the last run of the day leaves the airport side at 9:30 pm.
FARES
Passenger Fares One-Way
Age
12 and Older $6.00
6 to 11 $3.00
5 and Under Free
A person who has purchased a one-way passenger fare may take a return trip on same calendar day with out charge. MUST have receipt as proof of date purchased.
Known as Alaska’s First City, Ketchikan has a lot to offer our guests. See what adventures await you when you book our new All-Inclusive Adventure package and experience all Southeast Alaska has to offer! And find a list of activities here such as historical walking tour, shop for Alaskan gifts along the waterfront, the opportunities are endless!
Known as Alaska’s First City, Ketchikan has a lot to offer our guests. See what adventures await you when you book our new All-Inclusive Adventure package and experience all Southeast Alaska has to offer! And find a list of activities here such as historical walking tour, shop for Alaskan gifts along the waterfront, the opportunities are endless!
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