Pinta Cove Shelter Lookout/cabin
Open — Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No reservations required or 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
Dense Fog Advisory issued January 18 at 7:51PM AKST until January 19 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Glacier Bay including Gustavus, Eastern Chichagof Island including Hoonah, Admiralty Island including Angoon, City and Borough of Juneau, and Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island including Kake. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Hazardous travel conditions due to low visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The fog may periodically vary in lateral coverage and denseness/thickness, especially for areas near the outer edge of the advisory.
About
Pinta Cove Shelter is a remote Adirondack-style emergency shelter located on Icy Strait at the northern-most tip of Chichagof Island in the Hoonah Ranger District of Tongass National Forest. This three-sided shelter serves both as an emergency refuge and recreational camping destination for boaters, kayakers, and wilderness travelers exploring this wild corner of Southeast Alaska. The shelter is equipped with basic amenities including a wood stove for warmth, a food preparation table, and sleeping bunks. Access is by boat only, approximately 18 miles west of Hoonah to Pinta Cove. Chichagof Island is known for having one of the highest densities of brown bears in Alaska, and visitors should be prepared for wildlife encounters and practice proper food storage. This is a true wilderness experience with no potable water available on-site, requiring visitors to treat water from natural sources or bring their own. Firewood is not provided. The shelter operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservation system, making it ideal for flexible itineraries and emergency use. The site sees light usage and offers opportunities for beachcombing, wildlife viewing, and scenic exploration of the protected cove.
Directions
Accessible by boat only. Located on Icy Strait at the northern-most tip of Chichagof Island, 18 miles west of Hoonah to Pinta Cove.
Nearby Campgrounds
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) 225-3101 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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