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
Dense Fog Advisory issued January 19 at 2:00AM AKST until January 19 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Glacier Bay, Eastern Chichagof Island, Admiralty Island, City and Borough of Juneau, Petersburg Borough, Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island and City and Borough of Wrangell. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy areas of freezing fog will possible, which could result in slick spots on untreated surfaces.
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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