Lake Shelokum Shelter
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations or fees. Trail access requires fording Maude Creek, which is impassable during high water.
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
Lake Shelokum Shelter is a three-sided backcountry shelter located 50 air miles north of Ketchikan in the Tongass National Forest at the west inlet of Shelokum Lake. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, this free shelter sits near the undisturbed Bailey Bay Hot Springs in Spring Valley, an area known for its unique algae and plant life. The shelter is accessed by the 2.3-mile Shelokum Lake Trail, which begins at Bailey Bay and climbs steadily through spruce and hemlock forest to the lake. Hikers must ford Maude Creek before reaching the lake, and this crossing is impassable during high water. A landslide has buried part of the trail, requiring hikers to scramble over rocks on a steep sidehill in one section. Access to the trailhead is typically by boat to Bailey Bay, where a buoy is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This shelter is popular with local residents for its wilderness setting and proximity to the hot springs.
Directions
Located 50 air miles north of Ketchikan at the west inlet to Lake Shelokum on Shelokum Lake Trail. Access by boat to Bailey Bay, then hike 2.3 miles on the trail. A buoy is available in Bailey Bay for small to medium watercraft.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 225-3101 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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