Bay Of Pillars Shelter
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations required. Free to use.
Small Craft Advisory issued September 19 at 12:38AM AKDT until September 20 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Southern Chatham Strait. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 PM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 9:50PM AKDT until September 18 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected. * WHERE...Southern Chatham Strait. * WHEN...From 4 PM Saturday to 7 PM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 4:10PM AKDT until September 19 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height. .TONIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft, except 8 ft near ocean entrances. Showers. .SAT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft, except 9 ft near ocean entrances. Showers. .SAT NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 6 ft, except 10 ft near ocean entrances. Showers. .SUN...S wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 6 ft, except 15 ft near ocean entrances. Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. .SUN NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft, except 15 ft near ocean entrances. Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. .MON...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .TUE...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. .WED...E wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
About
Bay of Pillars Shelter is a three-sided Adirondack-style emergency shelter situated approximately three miles northeast of Point Ellis on the south side of Bay of Pillars on Kuiu Island in the Tongass National Forest. Like other Adirondack shelters in the Tongass, it provides basic overnight protection from the elements for backcountry travelers. This is a remote, primitive facility with no amenities. Potable water is not available and there are no restrooms on site. Visitors must bring all supplies including drinking water and must pack out all trash. The shelter is free to use on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations required or accepted. Access to Bay of Pillars Shelter is by boat or floatplane only, as Kuiu Island has no road connections. The area offers opportunities for non-motorized boating, wildlife viewing, and exploring the remote wilderness of Southeast Alaska. Usage is typically light due to the remote location.
Directions
The shelter is located approximately three miles northeast of Point Ellis on the south side of Bay of Pillars on Kuiu Island. Access is by boat or floatplane only.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| 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 | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Bay of Pillars Shelter |
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