Anita Bay Overlook Campsite
Open — Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No reservations or fees. Accessible via Forest Road 6267; winter access may require snowshoeing or skiing.
Regional Order No. 10-01 - Marijuana - Simple Possession
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on the Tongass and Chugach National Forests: Possessing, storing or transporting parts of a cannabis plant, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; including and not limited to proc
Regional Order No. 10-00-00-04-01 - Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
TONGASS and CHUGACH NATIONAL FORESTS Regional Office Juneau, Alaska Order No. 10-00-00-04-01REGIONAL ORDEROccupancy and Use
Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
R-10 SUPPLEMENT 7700-96-1 7730EFFECTIVE 5/17/96 Page 10 of 117731.14 - EXHIBIT 01ORDER NO. R-10-96-01FOREST DEVELOPMENT ROADS AND TRAILSALASKA REGION
Special Weather Statement issued February 8 at 1:57PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
After a series of shortwaves that brought rain and gusty winds over the past few days, a stronger front will approach southeast Alaska from the west on Tuesday. South to southeast winds will increase through the day Tuesday. Confidence is increasing for windy conditions with strong gusts Tuesday night into Wednesday morning as the front pushes west to east across southeast Alaska. Gales with storm force gusts will be possible ahead and along the frontal passage, especially along north-south oriented channels and along the coastal waters. A period of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible with the frontal passage, but with the progressive nature of the front, flooding is not expected at this time. Another gale to potentially storm force low will quickly lift northeast into the Gulf and looks to push across southeast Alaska sometime later Wednesday into Thursday, bringing another round of strong gusty winds and moderate to heavy rainfall. Further details on the high wind and flooding potential for this system will be honed in on in the coming days. Looking further ahead, a cooling trend is favored to commence in the wake of these passing systems by late work week into the weekend. Snow levels will begin to lower and a colder outflow wind pattern could set up by late weekend. This could result in a return of snow for some coastal communities, especially across northern southeast Alaska. Further details on the pattern change and snow potential will be honed as the weekend approaches.
About
Anita Bay Overlook Campsite is a small, primitive camping area located on Wrangell Island within the Tongass National Forest. The campground features two sites, each providing excellent views of Zimovia Strait and the Three Sisters range on Etolin Island. Both sites are fully accessible, making this a rare accessible option for remote camping in Southeast Alaska. The campground is located approximately 14 miles south of the town of Wrangell off Zimovia Highway, accessed via Forest Road 6267. Visitors should plan to travel about 2.2 miles down this forest road to reach the sites. The area receives light use and offers a peaceful camping experience with opportunities for picnicking, scenic viewing, and cross-country skiing or snowshoeing in winter months. This is a primitive campsite with basic amenities. Restroom facilities consist of outhouses, and there is no potable water available, so visitors must bring their own. The campground is free to use and operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations.
Directions
On Wrangell Island, 14 miles south of Wrangell off Zimovia Highway. Turn onto Forest Road 6267 and continue approximately 2.2 miles to reach the campsite.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Three Sisters Overlook Campsite 0.8mi
- Yunshookuh Loop Campsite 1.5mi
- Nemo Campsites Entry & Info Site 1.7mi
- Turn Island Beach Campsite 2.1mi
- Kunk Lake Shelter 2.7mi
- Middle Ridge Cabin 4.1mi
- Upper Salamander Creek Campsite 5.3mi
- Shoemaker Bay Overlook Shelter Site 9.6mi
- North Wrangell High Country Shelter 11mi
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 225-3101 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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