Federal campgroundtype
Freeto camp
About Deer Mountain Shelter Site
This is 16' X 16' A-frame shelter that was reconstructed in 2008-09. The shelter offers great views of the surrounding mountains and alpine as well as opportunities for wildlife viewing. FACILITIES: • 2 double bunks for 4 people • Sleeping loft for 4 people • propane stove (bring 1 pound canisters) • Table and benches • Cooking Counter
- Season: June
- Managed by: USFS - Tongass National Forest
- Where: 2 mi north of Saxman, AK · 55.34942, -131.60471
Things to do:
Wildlife & birding
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Mountain National Recreat | Hiking | 0.4 mi | 8.3 mi |
| Deer Mt. Shelter - Spur | Hiking | 0.4 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Deer Mt - Summit Spur | Hiking | 0.5 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Deer Mountain Trail | Horse | 0.7 mi | 0.5 mi |
| Minerva Mountain | Hiking | 2.9 mi | 5.0 mi |
| Carlanna Lake | Horse | 2.9 mi | 2.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
See Deer Mountain Shelter Site from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Good to know
Cell signal
AT&T 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Rural edge
The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Dispersed spot · 3 mi SW of Saxman 4.7 mi
- Signal Creek Campground 5.2 mi
- Three C's Group Use Campground 5.3 mi
- Last Chance Campground 5.3 mi
- Icehouse Cove Buoy Camping Area 5.8 mi
- Last Chance Campground 6.3 mi