Eight miles south of Ketchikan, Icehouse Cove Buoy Camping Area provides boat-accessible camping within Tongass National Forest. This US Forest Service site accommodates small to medium vessels with anchorage facilities. The location serves as a trailhead for Black Mountain Trail, which begins directly from the shoreline.
Campers can explore campgrounds around Ketchikan for additional options requiring road access rather than boat transport.
Description
This buoy is available on a first come; first serve basis and is intended for use by small and medium watercraft. The buoy is located in 30-80 feet of water and has a 7/8 inch chain. Look for a white buoy with blue reflective tape. This buoy provides access to the Black Mountain trail.
Location
Public CampgroundIcehouse Cove Buoy Camping Area is located in Alaska
Directions
Icehouse Cove is located just south of Carroll Point, 8 miles from Ketchikan or 2 miles from the Mountain Point boat ramp. Extreme caution should be exercised upon entering Icehouse Cove due to the presence of submerged rocks.
Coordinates
55.29843025 N
131.47004966 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
