Kunk Lake Shelter
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No advance reservations.
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 proc
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
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 REGION
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
Kunk Lake Shelter is a remote three-sided Adirondack-style shelter situated on the northeast side of Kunk Lake on Etolin Island in the Tongass National Forest. Located at the end of the Kunk Lake Trail, approximately 13 miles south of Wrangell, this primitive shelter provides basic protection from the elements in a wilderness setting surrounded by old-growth forest. The shelter includes a woodshed stocked with firewood and a 14-foot skiff with oars for lake access, making it popular with anglers and wilderness enthusiasts. An outhouse is provided on-site. Campers must bring their own bedding, cooking utensils, and personal flotation devices. Water is available from Kunk Lake or Kunk Creek but must be treated before drinking. Access requires hiking the Kunk Lake Trail, which follows Kunk Creek through old-growth forest with approximately one-quarter of the trail on boardwalk. The trailhead is marked by large red and white diamond-shaped signs at the forest edge at saltwater near Kunk Creek. This lightly-used site offers solitude and opportunities for fishing, wildlife viewing, and backcountry camping in Southeast Alaska's temperate rainforest.
Directions
Located on Etolin Island, 13 miles south of Wrangell. Access via the Kunk Lake Trail, which begins at saltwater at Kunk Creek. Requires boat or floatplane transport to the trailhead.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Anita Bay Overlook Campsite 2.7mi
- Three Sisters Overlook Campsite 2.9mi
- Yunshookuh Loop Campsite 3.3mi
- Nemo Campsites Entry & Info Site 3.5mi
- Turn Island Beach Campsite 3.8mi
- Middle Ridge Cabin 6.2mi
- Shoemaker Bay Overlook Shelter Site 10mi
- North Wrangell High Country Shelter 11mi
- North Wrangell Pond Shelter 12mi
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| 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) 874-2323 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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