Kakul Narrows Shelter
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations required or available.
Small Craft Advisory issued March 1 at 2:58AM AKST until March 1 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected. * WHERE...Cross Sound, Stephens Passage, Northern Chatham Strait and Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Small Craft Advisory issued February 28 at 11:42PM AKST until March 1 at 5:00PM AKST 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. UPDATED ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SUNDAY... .REST OF TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .SUN...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. .SUN NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Snow. .MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .MON NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. .TUE...N wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. .WED...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. .THU...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Small Craft Advisory issued February 28 at 9:08PM AKST until March 1 at 5:00PM AKST 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...SE wind 25 kt becoming N 15 kt. Near Point Couverden, N wind increasing to 30 kt late. Seas 5 ft. Snow and rain early in the evening. .SUN...N wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. .SUN NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Snow. .MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .MON NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. .TUE...N wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. .WED...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. .THU...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Small Craft Advisory issued February 28 at 8:53PM AKST until February 28 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected. * WHERE...Stephens Passage. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 6 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Small Craft Advisory issued February 28 at 3:09PM AKST until March 1 at 5:00PM AKST 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...SE wind 25 kt becoming N 15 kt. Near Point Couverden, N wind increasing to 30 kt late. Seas 5 ft. Snow and rain early in the evening. .SUN...N wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. .SUN NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Snow. .MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .MON NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. .TUE...N wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. .WED...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. .THU...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
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…
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 Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a) & (b), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails located within and/or administered by the…
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 REGIONPursuant to Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart B, Section261. so (a) (b), the following is prohibited on National Forest Developmentroads…
Eulachon Fishery Closure Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District
EULACHON FISHERY CLOSED IN FEDERAL WATERS OF DISTRICT ONE EXCEPT BY FEDERALLY QUALIFIED USERS IN THE UNUK RIVER DRAINAGEThis emergency Special Action closes Eulachon harvest in Federal public waters draining into District 1, except by federally qualified users in the Unuk River drainage.
Beaver Falls Prohibitions Thorne Bay Ranger District
The following acts are prohibited in the Tongass National Forest within the Thorne Bay Ranger District: Being on, going into, or using any part of the boardwalk trail leading to the Beaver Falls karst viewing areas, Forest Service Trails 54776, 54776A, and 54776B.
Anan Wildlife Observatory Forest Order Wrangell Ranger District
To provide for public safety and resource protection, the following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System lands described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Use Restriction Area”).PROHIBITIONSA. Going into, being upon, entering, or…
About
Kakul Narrows Shelter offers a primitive wilderness experience on the remote shores of Baranof Island in the Tongass National Forest. This three-sided Adirondack-style structure is equipped with a wood stove, plywood bunks, and a small table, designed primarily as a survival shelter for emergency situations or overnight use by kayakers and boaters traveling through the area. Located on the east side of Kakul Narrows between Salisbury Sound and Fish Bay, the shelter is accessible only by boat, roughly 25 miles north of Sitka. The site experiences light usage and provides basic protection from Southeast Alaska's weather. No amenities such as water, restrooms, or trash service are available, so visitors must be completely self-sufficient and practice Leave No Trace principles. The shelter sits in the heart of the Tongass National Forest, the largest national forest in the United States, offering opportunities to experience the rugged beauty of the Alaska rainforest. Wildlife including brown bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, bald eagles, and marine mammals are common in the area. The surrounding waters provide access to world-class fishing and kayaking through pristine fjords and island passages.
Directions
Located on Baranof Island on the east side of Kakul Narrows between Salisbury Sound and Fish Bay, approximately 25 miles north of Sitka. Accessible by boat only.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| 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 |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 747-6671 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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