Federal campgroundtype
Freeto camp
About Mcdonald Lake Shelter
The McDonald Lake shelter is 3-sided shelter that was constructed in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The shelter is on the edge of Wolverine Creek and provides great opportunities for wildlife observation and fishing. The shelter can be accessed by hiking about 1 mile on the McDonald Lake trail from Yes Bay.
- Season: Year Round
- Managed by: USFS - Tongass National Forest
- Where: 19 mi southeast of Wrangell, AK · 55.93778, -131.8128
Things to do:
FishingHikingWildlife & birding
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcdonald Lake | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 1.7 mi |
| Mcdonald Lake Shelter Spur | Hiking | 0.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
See Mcdonald Lake 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: 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
- Mcdonald Lake Cabin 0.2 mi
- Lake Shelokum Shelter 6 mi
- Blind Pass Cabin 6.4 mi
- Reflection Lake Cabin 9.9 mi
- Frosty Bay Cabin 10.2 mi
- Anan Lake Cabin 13.1 mi