Otstoia Shelter
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations required.
Small Craft Advisory issued December 29 at 3:45PM AKST until December 30 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height. .TONIGHT...SE wind to 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers. Snow showers late. .TUE...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers. .TUE NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers and snow showers. .WED...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers. .WED NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain showers with snow showers. .THU...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .FRI...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. .SAT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.
Small Craft Advisory issued December 29 at 3:32PM AKST until December 30 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height. .TONIGHT...SE wind to 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers. Snow showers late. .TUE...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers. .TUE NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers and snow showers. .WED...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers. .WED NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain showers with snow showers. .THU...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .FRI...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. .SAT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.
About
Otstoia Shelter is a three-sided Adirondack survival shelter situated on the southwestern shore of Otstoia Island in Peril Straits, just west of the Duffield Peninsula on Baranof Island. Located approximately 41 miles north of Sitka within the Tongass National Forest, this remote shelter is accessible only by boat via saltwater. The shelter provides basic emergency accommodations with a wood stove for heat, plywood bunks for sleeping, and a small table. As a survival shelter, it offers protection from Southeast Alaska's harsh weather conditions for boaters and kayakers traveling through Peril Straits. The facility experiences light use due to its remote location. Visitors must be fully self-sufficient, bringing all necessary supplies including food, water, and firewood. No potable water is available on-site. The shelter is available year-round and operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservation system.
Directions
Located on the small island of Otstoia in Peril Straits just west of the Duffield Peninsula on Baranof Island about 41 miles north of Sitka. Accessible only by boat.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 747-6671 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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