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
Flood Advisory issued December 29 at 4:11PM AKST until December 30 at 8:45AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Heavy rain fall Sunday and overnight night has increased runoff into stream and rivers. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Ward Lake near areas near the Ward Lake recreational area. * WHEN...Until 845 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 409 PM AKST, gauge reports indicated heavy rain across the advisory area. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly, especially near Ward Lake. - For Lake Connell Dam: At 3:00pm the stage was 253.25 feet. Flood Stage is 252.0 feet.
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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