Windfall Harbor Shelter Lookout/cabin
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations may be available up to 180 days in advance through Recreation.gov.
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
Windfall Harbor Shelter is a historic backcountry facility located on the southwestern shore of Windfall Harbor within Admiralty Island National Monument, part of the Tongass National Forest. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps between 1933 and 1937, this 12-foot by 10-foot Adirondack-style shelter is a three-sided structure with a dirt floor that serves as one of several shelters along the historic Admiralty Island Canoe Route. The shelter provides basic weather protection for paddlers, kayakers, and hikers traversing the wilderness. Admiralty Island, known to the Tlingit as Kootznoowoo or "Fortress of the Bear," is home to one of the highest densities of brown bears in the world. The island's temperate rainforest ecosystem offers outstanding opportunities for wildlife viewing, fishing, and wilderness exploration. The shelter is accessible only by boat or floatplane, requiring advanced planning and wilderness skills. Visitors should be prepared for remote backcountry conditions and practice proper bear safety protocols. Non-potable water is available nearby, and campers must be self-sufficient with proper water treatment methods and leave-no-trace practices.
Directions
Accessible only by boat or floatplane. Located on the southwestern shore of Windfall Harbor on Admiralty Island. Primary access is from Juneau via boat or floatplane. The shelter is part of the Admiralty Island Canoe Route system.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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