Punchbowl Lake Shelter Site Lookout/cabin sits within Tongass National Forest, a vast federally managed forest in the Ketchikan area of southeastern Alaska. The site is forested and positioned near a lake, managed by the US Forest Service as an established shelter or cabin-style facility. Nearby, Checats Lake Cabin provides a comparable Forest Service option for those planning routes through the area. Campers looking for a remote, land-managed overnight stop in the Tongass will find this site worth considering.
Description
This three-sided shelter is located at the end of the Punchbowl Lake trail. This area supports a variety of birds and wildlife, and offers some of the most spectacular scenery in Misty Fiords. Steep granite cliffs, glacially-carved valleys and dense rainforests make this a beautiful and popular destination. ACTIVITIES Fire Lookouts/cabins Overnight: Forest Service Shelters are available on a first come first serve basis.
Map & DirectionsPunchbowl Lake Shelter Site Lookout/cabin is located in Alaska near Ketchikan
Directions
Punchbowl Cove is located near the mouth of Rudyerd Bay, which branches east off the Behm Canal in Misty Fiords National Monument. Access is by boat or floatplane. There is also a mooring buoy located in Punchbowl Cove.
Coordinates
55.53527841 N
130.76499917 W
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
