Bay Of Pillars Shelter
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations required. Free to use.
Small Craft Advisory issued October 9 at 5:36AM AKDT until October 9 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt expected. * WHERE...Northern Chatham Strait and Southern Chatham Strait. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Small Craft Advisory issued October 8 at 3:51PM AKDT until October 9 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...N wind 15 kt increasing to 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .FRI...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. .FRI NIGHT...N wind 15 kt diminishing to 10 kt late. Seas 3 ft. .SAT...Light winds. Seas 2 ft or less. .SAT NIGHT...Light winds. Seas 2 ft or less. .SUN...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .MON...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. .TUE...S wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.
Harbor Mountain Forest Order Closure Sitka Ranger District
Occupancy and Use Prohibitions TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST Sitka Ranger DistrictOrder No. 10-05-31-26-10Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.53 (e)(f), the following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System (“NFS”) within the administrative boundaries of the Tongass National…
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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