Lake Alexander Shelter Lookout/cabin
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations or permits required. Lake access by floatplane or canoe may be limited during winter months when the lake is frozen.
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…
Area and Road Closure Order Prince of Wales Ranger District
The Ross Adams Mine area will be closed for public safety due to contamination removal and remediation work that includes the continuous use of large heavy earthmoving equipment (on the road system that accesses the mine site and locations where work will be occurring).The closure will be in place…
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…
Mendenhall Lake Campground and Auk Village Campground Occupancy Prohibitions Juneau Ranger District
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited within the Mendenhall Lake Campground and the Auk Village Campground:1.Camping for a period longer than 14 days within a 50-day period. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(a).2.Entering or remaining in a campground between…
About
Lake Alexander Shelter is a historic three-sided shelter constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the Adirondack style, measuring 12 by 10 feet with a gravel floor. Located on the east end of Lake Alexander in the heart of Admiralty Island, the shelter serves as a waypoint along the Cross Admiralty Canoe Route, a multi-day wilderness paddling route through the Kootznoowoo Wilderness. Access to the shelter is by floatplane (approximately 40 minutes from Juneau), boat, or via a 2.4-mile hike from Mole Harbor. If approaching from Mole Harbor, a tide of +15 feet or higher is recommended due to the large tidal flat. The trail climbs through spruce/hemlock forest interspersed with muskeg meadows. This is a primitive backcountry facility with no restrooms, no potable water, and no reservations required. Visitors should be prepared to treat all water from natural sources and pack out all trash. The shelter receives light usage and offers opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, fishing, and swimming in the remote Tongass wilderness.
Directions
Located on the east end of Lake Alexander in central Admiralty Island. Access by floatplane (40 minutes from Juneau), boat, or via a 2.4-mile hike from Mole Harbor. If approaching Mole Harbor by boat, a tide of +15 feet or higher is recommended due to the large tidal flat.
Nearby Campgrounds
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) 586-8800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Lake Alexander Shelter Page |
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