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 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
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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