Thayer Lake Shelter Cabin
Open — Open year-round. Access by floatplane only, approximately 40 minutes from Juneau.
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
Thayer Lake Shelter South is a historic backcountry shelter built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the Admiralty Island National Monument, part of the Tongass National Forest in Southeast Alaska. The shelter is a 12' x 10' 3-sided Adirondack-style structure with a dirt floor, located on central Admiralty Island at the south end of Thayer Lake. This primitive shelter provides basic protection from the elements in one of Alaska's most remote wilderness areas. The location offers access to day hiking, lake and pond fishing, swimming, and exceptional wildlife and plant viewing opportunities. Admiralty Island is known for its pristine habitat, varied ecotypes, and healthy wildlife populations, including one of the highest densities of brown bears in North America. Trails connect this shelter to other locations within the monument. Access to Thayer Lake Shelter South is by floatplane only, with a one-way flight time of approximately 40 minutes from Juneau. The remote location and light usage level make this an ideal destination for experienced wilderness campers seeking solitude in Alaska's backcountry. Non-potable water is available from the lake, and visitors must be prepared for completely self-sufficient wilderness camping.
Directions
Located on central Admiralty Island at the south end of Thayer Lake. Access by floatplane only, approximately 40 minutes one-way flight time from Juneau. Suggested USGS topo map: Sitka C-2.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
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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