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Long Bay Shelter

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Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations required. Free to use.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 19 at 3:02PM AKDT until September 21 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

3:02 PM — 11:15 PM

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. * WHERE...Northern Chatham Strait. * WHEN...Until 1 AM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 19 at 2:48PM AKDT until September 20 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

2:48 PM — September 20th, 7:00 AM

Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height. .TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain in the evening. Showers late. .SUN...S wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 5 ft. Showers. .SUN NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Showers. .MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Showers. .MON NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Showers. .TUE...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .WED...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .THU...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 19 at 10:17AM AKDT until September 20 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

10:17 AM — 6:30 PM

Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height. UPDATED ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SUNDAY... .REST OF TODAY...SE wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 ft. .TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 5 ft. Showers. .SUN...S wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 5 ft. Showers. .SUN NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Showers. .MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .TUE...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .WED...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.

About

Long Bay Shelter is a primitive three-sided Adirondack survival shelter nestled in a stand of tall trees along the shoreline of a small bay south of Long Bay on Chichagof Island. The shelter provides basic overnight accommodations for backcountry travelers exploring the remote waters of Tenakee Inlet in the Tongass National Forest. The shelter is equipped with a wood stove for heating, plywood sleeping bunks, and a small food preparation table. Visitors must be entirely self-sufficient as there is no potable water, restroom facilities, or firewood provided. All supplies including drinking water and stove fuel must be packed in, and all waste must be packed out. Access to Long Bay Shelter is by boat only. The shelter sits on the south side of Tenakee Inlet, approximately 14 miles west of the small community of Tenakee Springs and about 26 miles west of Chatham Strait. The surrounding waters offer opportunities for both motorized and non-motorized boating.

Directions

Located on Chichagof Island on the south side of Tenakee Inlet in a small bay south of Long Bay. Accessible only by boat, approximately 26 miles west of Chatham Strait and 14 miles west of Tenakee Springs.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
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) 747-6671

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Useful Links

USFS Long Bay Shelter

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