Thayer Lake Shelter Lookout
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations or fees. Floatplane access only.
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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
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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
Thayer Lake Shelter North is a historic backcountry shelter built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. This 12' x 10' 3-sided Adirondack-style structure with a dirt floor sits at the north end of Thayer Lake on central Admiralty Island, deep within the Kootznoowoo Wilderness and Admiralty Island National Monument. The shelter is part of the Admiralty Island Canoe Route system and offers basic protection from the elements in one of Alaska's most remote wilderness areas. Access is by floatplane only, approximately 40 minutes from Juneau. Thayer Lake typically remains ice-free from early May through mid-November, making it ideal for fishing along its shallow edges. The shelter is linked by trails to other lakes and shelters in the area, including the Distin to Thayer Trail. Non-potable water is available from the lake and must be treated or filtered. The area receives light use due to its remote location and offers exceptional opportunities for viewing brown bears, other wildlife, and experiencing true wilderness solitude in Alaska's rainforest ecosystem.
Directions
Located on central Admiralty Island at the north end of Thayer Lake. Access by floatplane only. One-way flight time from Juneau is approximately 40 minutes. Suggested USGS topo map: Sitka C-2.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| 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) 225-3101 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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