Mitchell Bay Shelter Lookout/cabin
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations available.
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
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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…
About
Mitchell Bay Shelter Lookout/Cabin is a historic backcountry shelter built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1936 as part of the development of the Admiralty Island Canoe Route. The structure is a classic 12' x 10' three-sided Adirondack-style log shelter with shake walls and roof, and a gravel floor, perched overlooking a tidal flat near the head of Mitchell Bay on the western side of Admiralty Island. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995, this rustic shelter continues to be maintained by the Forest Service. Situated within the Admiralty Island National Monument and Kootznoowoo Wilderness, the shelter is accessible only by boat, floatplane (approximately 45 minutes from Juneau), or canoe with portage across the island. Admiralty Island, known to the Tlingit as "Kootznoowoo" meaning "Fortress of the Bear," has one of the highest densities of brown bears in the world. The shelter connects to the Salt Lake trail system and serves as a base for exploring the island's pristine wilderness. Non-potable water is available on site, and visitors should be well-prepared for remote wilderness conditions and bear encounters.
Directions
Located on the northern side of the head of Mitchell Bay, northwest of South America Island. Access by boat, floatplane, or canoe with portage across the island. One-way flight time from Juneau is approximately 45 minutes. Suggested USGS topo map: Sitka C-2.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| 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) 586-8800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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