Wolf Lake Shelter Site
Open — Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No advance reservations. Shelter is not routinely maintained by the Forest Service.
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
Flood Advisory issued December 29 at 11:55PM AKST until December 30 at 8:45AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Heavy rainfall over the past few days has increased runoff into stream and rivers. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Ward Lake near areas near the Ward Lake recreational area. * WHEN...Until 845 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1145 PM AKST, gauge reports indicated heavy rain across the advisory area. Minor flooding is ongoing, especially near Ward Lake. - For Lake Connell Dam: At 4:00pm the stage was 253.25 feet. Flood Stage is 252.0 feet.
About
Wolf Lake Shelter Site offers a glimpse into Alaska's outdoor recreation history with its 1941 Civilian Conservation Corps-built three-sided shelter. Situated on the northwest shore of Wolf Lake at the terminus of the 2.6-mile Wolf Lake Trail, this backcountry site provides basic shelter in a remote wilderness setting within the Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District of Tongass National Forest. The shelter is not routinely maintained by the Forest Service and provides only the most basic amenities. Access requires planning and commitment: the trailhead is located in Moser Bay, 15 air miles north of Ketchikan, reachable only by boat or floatplane. The 2.6-mile trail travels through temperate rainforest to reach the shelter at the lake's outlet. This is a true backcountry experience in Southeast Alaska's wilderness. The site sees light usage and operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Visitors should be prepared for bear country, bring all necessary supplies including water, and practice Leave No Trace principles in this remote corner of the Tongass.
Directions
Trailhead located in Moser Bay, 15 air miles north of Ketchikan, accessible only by boat or floatplane. Hike 2.6 miles on Wolf Lake Trail to reach the shelter on the northwest shore of Wolf Lake.
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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 |
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