Lake Shelokum Shelter
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations required. Access via the Shelokum Lake Trail may be difficult or impossible during high water when Maude Creek cannot be safely forded.
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About
Lake Shelokum Shelter is a historic three-sided shelter constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, positioned in Spring Valley near the undeveloped Bailey Bay Hot Springs in Southeast Alaska's Tongass National Forest. The shelter provides basic overnight accommodation for backcountry travelers exploring the remote wilderness 50 air miles north of Ketchikan. Access requires boat or floatplane travel to Bailey Bay, followed by a 2.3-mile hike along the Shelokum Lake Trail. The trail climbs steadily with 348 feet of elevation gain and requires fording Maude Creek, which can become impassable during high water conditions. The destination offers proximity to natural hot springs and the scenic Shelokum Lake. This is a primitive facility with no restrooms, no potable water, and no other amenities. Visitors must be fully self-sufficient and prepared for wilderness conditions. The shelter is popular with local residents familiar with the remote access requirements.
Directions
Located 50 air miles north of Ketchikan. Access requires boat or floatplane to Bailey Bay (48 miles from Ketchikan, 37 miles from Knudson Cove). From Bailey Bay, hike 2.3 miles on the Shelokum Lake Trail to the shelter at the west inlet of Shelokum Lake.
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) 225-3101 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Lake Shelokum Shelter | |
| USFS Shelokum Lake Trailhead |
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