Long Lake Shelter Site
Open — The shelter is available first-come, first-served with no reservation system. Access depends on forest road and trail conditions, which may be affected by winter weather.
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
Long Lake Shelter is a rustic three-sided shelter situated at the north end of Long Lake on Wrangell Island in the Tongass National Forest. Accessed via the 0.6-mile Long Lake Trail from the Long Lake Recreation Site, the shelter is located approximately 28 miles southeast of Wrangell off Forest Roads 6265, 6270, and 6271. The site provides basic backcountry amenities including firewood and a 14-foot skiff with oars for exploring the lake. Visitors must come prepared as the shelter does not provide bedding, cooking utensils, or personal flotation devices. Water is available from the lake or nearby stream but must be treated before consumption. An outhouse is available on-site. The remote location experiences light use and offers opportunities for fishing, paddling, and backcountry camping in Southeast Alaska's temperate rainforest environment. The shelter serves as a rustic base camp for exploring the Long Lake area. Visitors should be prepared for typical Southeast Alaska weather conditions and be self-sufficient. This is bear country, and proper food storage and bear awareness practices are essential.
Directions
From Wrangell, travel approximately 28 miles southeast on Forest Roads 6265, 6270, and 6271 to reach the Long Lake Recreation Site trailhead. Hike 0.6 miles on the Long Lake Trail to reach the shelter at the north end of the lake.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| 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 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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