Thayer Lake Shelter Lookout
The shelter is free and available on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations required. Thayer Lake is typically ice-free and accessible by float plane from early May through mid-November. No restrooms or potable water are available; visitors must filter water from the lake.
Wind Advisory issued September 20 at 6:36AM 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...Until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds 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
Thayer Lake Shelter North is a rustic 12' x 10' three-sided Adirondack-style shelter built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, featuring a dirt floor and open front design typical of backcountry wilderness shelters. Located at the north end of Thayer Lake within the Kootznoowoo Wilderness on central Admiralty Island, the shelter provides basic overnight protection in a remote wilderness setting. Access is exclusively by float plane, with a typical one-way flight time of approximately 40 minutes from Juneau. There are no restrooms or potable water at the site; visitors must purify water from the lake. The area offers excellent lake and pond fishing, swimming, wildlife viewing, and plant observation. Thayer Lake is typically ice-free from early May through mid-November. The Thayer to Salt Lake Trail begins nearby, offering a 4.7-mile one-way hike through spruce and hemlock forest to Salt Lake. This is true wilderness backcountry on Admiralty Island, known for having one of the highest brown bear densities in North America. Visitors should come fully prepared for self-sufficient wilderness travel with no services or facilities.
Directions
Located on central Admiralty Island at the north end of Thayer Lake. Access is by float plane only; one-way flight time from Juneau is approximately 40 minutes. Reference USGS topo map: Sitka C-2.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| 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) 586-8800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Thayer Lake Shelter North |
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