Wolf Lake Shelter Site
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations required. The shelter is not routinely maintained by the Forest Service. No potable water is available; bring your own water supply.
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About
Wolf Lake Shelter Site preserves a piece of Alaska's Depression-era history with its original 1941 Civilian Conservation Corps three-sided shelter. Situated on the northwest shore of Wolf Lake at the terminus of the Wolf Lake Trail, the shelter provides basic overnight accommodations for hikers and anglers exploring this remote corner of Tongass National Forest. Reaching the shelter requires effort: visitors must first travel 15 air miles north of Ketchikan by boat or floatplane to the trailhead at Moser Bay, then hike 2.6 miles through temperate rainforest. The trail includes a ford of the creek between upper and lower Wolf Lakes. Two pit toilets are available near the shelter, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply or treat water from the lake. The Forest Service does not routinely maintain this shelter, so visitors should expect rustic conditions and be prepared for self-sufficient backcountry camping. Wolf Lake offers trout fishing, and the surrounding forest supports hunting in season.
Directions
Located 18 miles north of Ketchikan on the northwest shore of Wolf Lake at the terminus of Wolf Lake Trail. The trailhead is in Moser Bay, 15 air miles north of Ketchikan, accessible only by boat or floatplane. From the trailhead, hike 2.6 miles through temperate rainforest, fording the creek between upper and lower Wolf Lakes.
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 | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Tongass NF - Wolf Lake Shelter Site | |
| Tongass NF Alerts |
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