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
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
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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