Davidson Lake Shelter Lookout/cabin
Open — Open year-round. The shelter is not reservable and operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
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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
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Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
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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
Davidson Lake Shelter is a historic 12' x 10' three-sided Adirondack-style shelter built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Located at the western end of Davidson Lake in central Admiralty Island, the shelter features a gravel floor and serves as a rest stop along the Cross Admiralty Canoe Route. This 32-mile wilderness paddling route connects a series of lakes, streams, and portage trails across Admiralty Island National Monument within the Kootznoowoo Wilderness. The shelter is in one of Alaska's most remote wilderness areas, known to the Tlingit people as Kootznoowoo, meaning "Fortress of the Bear." Admiralty Island has one of the highest densities of brown bears in North America. The area offers exceptional wilderness experiences with opportunities for wildlife viewing, fishing for cutthroat trout, and backcountry paddling. Non-potable water is available from Davidson Lake. Access is by float plane from Juneau (approximately 40 minutes) or by canoe via the Cross Admiralty Canoe Route from either Mole Harbor on the east side or Mitchell Bay on the west side of the island. The remote location and light usage make this shelter ideal for experienced wilderness travelers seeking solitude in pristine temperate rainforest and lake environments.
Directions
Located in central Admiralty Island at the western end of Davidson Lake. Access by float plane from Juneau (approximately 40 minutes flight time) or by canoe via the Cross Admiralty Canoe Route. The shelter is part of the 32-mile canoe route system connecting lakes and portages across the island.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| 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 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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