Neva Shelter
Currently closed due to storm damage. A large windthrown spruce tree struck the shelter in late 2025. The Sitka Ranger District asks visitors to refrain from accessing the shelter until further notice.
Wind Advisory issued September 19 at 10:03AM AKDT until September 20 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts near 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Admiralty Island, Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait, City and Borough of Juneau, City and Borough of Sitka, Eastern Chichagof Island, Glacier Bay, and Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds increase through the day Saturday, reaching peak intensity early Sunday morning, persisting through Sunday afternoon.
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…
About
Neva Shelter is a rustic three-sided Adirondack shelter located on the eastern shore of Partofshikof Island, positioned within Neva Straits just before St. John Baptist Bay. The shelter sits approximately 21 miles northwest of Sitka and is managed by the Sitka Ranger District of Tongass National Forest. The shelter provides basic overnight accommodations including a wood stove for warmth, plywood bunks for sleeping, and a small table. This is a primitive facility with no restrooms and no potable water available. Visitors must bring all their own drinking water and be prepared for backcountry conditions. Access to Neva Shelter is exclusively by boat. The surrounding waters of Neva Straits offer opportunities for both motorized and non-motorized boating. The remote location and light usage levels make this an appealing destination for those seeking solitude in the Tongass rainforest.
Directions
Located on the eastern shore of Partofshikof Island within Neva Straits, just before St. John Baptist Bay, approximately 21 miles northwest of Sitka. Access is by boat only.
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) 225-3101 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Neva Shelter Page |
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