Katzehin River
Unknown Status — The Katzehin River area is currently accessible for dispersed camping. Campers should be prepared for self-sufficient camping, as there are no developed facilities. It's essential to follow Leave No Trace principles to protect the environment.
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning issued March 1 at 2:44PM AKST until March 2 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Northern Lynn Canal. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM AKST Monday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 3 AM AKST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 6 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
Small Craft Advisory issued March 1 at 2:44PM AKST until March 2 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Northern Lynn Canal. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM AKST Monday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 3 AM AKST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 6 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
Gale Warning issued March 1 at 2:44PM AKST until March 2 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater expected, and may rapidly accumulate on vessels. For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Northern Lynn Canal. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 AM AKST Monday. For the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 3 AM AKST Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 6 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is hazardous. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning issued March 1 at 2:34PM AKST until March 2 at 5:00AM 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...NW wind 35 kt diminishing to 30 kt. Seas 9 ft subsiding to 7 ft. Freezing spray. .MON...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. .MON NIGHT...N wind 30 kt becoming NW gale to 40 kt late. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray. .TUE...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 11 ft. Freezing spray. Snow. .TUE NIGHT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray. Snow. .WED...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .THU...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .FRI...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Gale Warning issued March 1 at 2:34PM AKST until March 2 at 5:00AM 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...NW wind 35 kt diminishing to 30 kt. Seas 9 ft subsiding to 7 ft. Freezing spray. .MON...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. .MON NIGHT...N wind 30 kt becoming NW gale to 40 kt late. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray. .TUE...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 11 ft. Freezing spray. Snow. .TUE NIGHT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray. Snow. .WED...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .THU...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .FRI...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Gale Warning issued March 1 at 2:07PM AKST until March 2 at 5:00AM 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...NW wind 35 kt diminishing to 30 kt. Seas 9 ft subsiding to 7 ft. Freezing spray. .MON...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. .MON NIGHT...N wind 30 kt becoming NW gale to 40 kt late. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray. .TUE...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 11 ft. Freezing spray. Snow. .TUE NIGHT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray. Snow. .WED...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .THU...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .FRI...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning issued March 1 at 2:07PM AKST until March 2 at 5:00AM 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...NW wind 35 kt diminishing to 30 kt. Seas 9 ft subsiding to 7 ft. Freezing spray. .MON...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Freezing spray. .MON NIGHT...N wind 30 kt becoming NW gale to 40 kt late. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray. .TUE...N gale to 45 kt. Seas 11 ft. Freezing spray. Snow. .TUE NIGHT...N gale to 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray. Snow. .WED...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .THU...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .FRI...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Gale Warning issued March 1 at 4:02AM AKST until March 2 at 5:00AM 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. .TODAY...N wind 35 kt. Gusts to 50 kt. Seas 9 ft. Heavy freezing spray. .TONIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Heavy freezing spray. .MON...NW wind 30 kt becoming N 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray. .MON NIGHT...NW gale to 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray. .TUE...N gale to 40 kt. Seas 11 ft. .WED...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 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
Katzehin River Cabin is a remote Forest Service rental cabin located in the Tongass National Forest near Haines, Alaska. Classified as a lookout/cabin by the USFS, this facility provides visitors with rustic wilderness lodging in one of Southeast Alaska's most pristine areas. The cabin sits along the Katzehin River in a region characterized by dense temperate rainforest, rugged mountains, and abundant wildlife. The Tongass National Forest is the largest national forest in the United States, covering nearly 17 million acres of Southeast Alaska. This area is known for its glimmering rainforests, glaciers, icefields, and extensive waterways. Visitors to the Katzehin River Cabin can experience true Alaska wilderness, with opportunities for wildlife viewing, fishing, and exploring the surrounding forest. As with all areas in the Tongass, visitors should be prepared for bear encounters and practice proper bear safety. Access to remote cabins in this region typically requires boat or floatplane, making the journey to Katzehin River Cabin an adventure in itself. Visitors should come prepared with all necessary supplies, as these remote facilities offer only basic shelter and amenities.
Directions
The Katzehin River is located in Haines Borough, Alaska, approximately 18 miles south of Skagway. Access to the area is typically via boat or floatplane, as there are no established roads leading directly to the river. The river flows westward from the terminus of the Meade Glacier into the Chilkoot Inlet.
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Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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