Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
About Harbor-Gavan Hill Shelter
This is a four-sided emergency shelter with no stove; use on a first come, first serve basis.
- Managed by: USFS - Tongass National Forest
- Where: 7 mi south of Sitka, AK · 57.09114, -135.32535
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Mt./Gavan Hill | Hiking | at camp | 4.9 mi |
| Harbor Mt/Gavan Hill Shelter | Hiking | 0.5 mi | |
| Harbor Mountain | ATV road | 0.8 mi | 4.6 mi |
| Sitka Sound Viewpoint | Hiking | 1.3 mi | |
| Harbor Mt. Shelter Trail | Hiking | 1.3 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Starrigavan Valley Mainline | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.5 mi | 1.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
See Harbor-Gavan Hill 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
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Rural
The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Starrigavan Creek Cabin 3 mi
- Starrigavan Campground And Day Use 3.2 mi
- Sawmill Creek Campground 4.5 mi
- Samsing Cove Cabin 7.7 mi
- Brents Beach Cabin 8.9 mi
- Freds Creek Cabin 9.9 mi