Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
About Frenchy Ridge Shelter
The Frenchy Ridge Shelter is a 12' x 16' three-sided Adirondack-style shelter, with expansive muskeg and forested views.
- Managed by: USFS - Tongass National Forest
- Where: 3 mi south of Petersburg, AK · 56.7197, -132.86692
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchy | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 3.0 mi |
| French Twin | ATV road | 0.5 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Claptrap | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.4 mi | 3.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
See Frenchy Ridge Shelter 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 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Pristine
The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Twin Creek Shelter 1.4 mi
- The Trees 3.1 mi
- Ravens Roost Cabin 4.6 mi
- Blind River Rapids Shelter 6 mi
- Three Lakes Shelter 6.6 mi
- Ohmer Creek Campground 10.8 mi