MEMORIAL BEACH SHELTER
Open — Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No reservations required.
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…
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 Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a) & (b), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails located within and/or administered by the…
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 REGIONPursuant to Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart B, Section261. so (a) (b), the following is prohibited on National Forest Developmentroads…
Eulachon Fishery Closure Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District
EULACHON FISHERY CLOSED IN FEDERAL WATERS OF DISTRICT ONE EXCEPT BY FEDERALLY QUALIFIED USERS IN THE UNUK RIVER DRAINAGEThis emergency Special Action closes Eulachon harvest in Federal public waters draining into District 1, except by federally qualified users in the Unuk River drainage.
Beaver Falls Prohibitions Thorne Bay Ranger District
The following acts are prohibited in the Tongass National Forest within the Thorne Bay Ranger District: Being on, going into, or using any part of the boardwalk trail leading to the Beaver Falls karst viewing areas, Forest Service Trails 54776, 54776A, and 54776B.
Anan Wildlife Observatory Forest Order Wrangell Ranger District
To provide for public safety and resource protection, the following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System lands described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Use Restriction Area”).PROHIBITIONSA. Going into, being upon, entering, or…
Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 3:14PM AKST until February 20 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front moving across the gulf and developing low across the northern coast will bring snow showers to the panhandle beginning late Wednesday night. With stable cold dry continental air in place ahead of this system, precipitation is expected to remain snow throughout the event with high snow ratios. The initial frontal wave will push eastward into the panhandle with the northeast gulf coast seeing showers late tonight and highest snow accumulations expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. For most areas, snow is expected to be light and fluffy in nature due to cold temperatures both aloft and down to the surface. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...From noon Thursday to 9 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will gradually spread over the area as a frontal band pushes inland Thursday. The heaviest snow showers are expected to impact primarily the northern half of Prince of Wales Island Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. For the far southeastern coast, snow showers will increase in intensity as the low tracks southward and surface winds increase out of the southeast.
About
Memorial Beach Shelter is a dispersed camping and picnic area located on Prince of Wales Island within Tongass National Forest. The site commemorates twelve individuals who perished in a plane crash in Sumner Strait, with a memorial at the beach honoring their lives. Access is via a 1,000-foot trail through an impressive grove of old growth spruce trees, leading to three dispersed camping and picnic sites along the beach. The site offers spectacular views of Sumner Strait, Kupreanof Island, Kuiu Island, and on clear days the higher peaks of the mainland. Marine wildlife viewing opportunities abound, with whales, sea lions, and seals often swimming by, and numerous bird species migrating over Sumner Strait. A rustic shelter provides basic protection from the elements. Each of the three camping sites features a picnic table and fire ring. An outhouse is located at the trailhead, approximately 1,000 feet from the beach sites. Potable water is not available, so visitors must bring their own. The site is accessed from Forest Road 20 toward Port Protection, turning onto Forest Road 20860 for approximately 3 miles.
Directions
Access from Forest Road 20 toward Port Protection. Turn right onto Forest Road 20860 and travel approximately 3 miles to Memorial Beach trailhead. The camping sites are accessed via a 1,000-foot trail from the parking area.
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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 |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 828-3304 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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