Turn Island Beach Campsite
Open year-round. No reservations required; first-come, first-served. No fee. Campers must bring drinking water and pack out all trash.
Small Craft Advisory issued September 19 at 12:38AM AKDT until September 20 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Clarence Strait. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM AKDT this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Small Craft Advisory issued September 19 at 12:38AM AKDT until September 19 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Clarence Strait. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM AKDT this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 4:10PM AKDT until September 19 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height. .TONIGHT...S wind 20 kt increasing to 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Showers. .SAT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft, except 9 ft near ocean entrances. Showers. .SAT NIGHT...SE gale to 40 kt. Seas 7 ft, except 13 ft near ocean entrances. Showers. .SUN...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft, except 8 ft near ocean entrances. Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. .SUN NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft, except 8 ft near ocean entrances. Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. .MON...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .TUE...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. .WED...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
About
Turn Island Beach Campsite offers a secluded overnight experience on the saltwater shores of western Wrangell Island. Set within a grove of very large red cedars, the site provides two tent platforms and a shared outhouse facility. The old-growth forest setting and waterfront location make it an ideal base for exploring the surrounding Tongass National Forest. The campsite serves as a convenient stopover for sea kayaking and canoeing trips originating from the boat ramp at Pat's Creek on Wrangell Island, or as a destination for longer paddle trips through the area. Hikers can reach the site via the 0.5-mile Nemo Saltwater Access Trail from the trailhead at mile 5.2 on Forest Road 6267. This is a primitive, no-fee campsite with no potable water. Campers must bring all drinking water and pack out trash. The remote setting offers solitude in one of Southeast Alaska's iconic temperate rainforest environments.
Directions
From Wrangell, drive 14 miles south on Zimovia Highway. Turn right on Forest Road 6267 (Nemo-Skip Loop Road). Park at the Nemo Saltwater Access Trailhead at mile 5.2. Access the campsite via the 0.5-mile trail. Alternatively, access by boat from Pat's Creek boat ramp.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| 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) 225-3101 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Community Posts
No posts yet. Be the first to share your experience!