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Freeto camp
About Shoemaker Bay Overlook Shelter
The Shoemaker Bay Overlook Shelter on Wrangell Island is located at the end of the Institute Creek Trail on the North Wrangell trail system. The location provides excellent views of Zimovia Straight, Shoemaker Bay, and the surrounding islands.
- Managed by: USFS - Tongass National Forest
- Where: 20 mi northwest of Wrangell, AK · 56.42028, -132.32169
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute Creek Trail | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 2.6 mi |
| Rainbow Falls Trail | Hiking | 0.5 mi | 0.8 mi |
| North Wrangell Trail | Hiking | 0.7 mi | 2.6 mi |
| Nufie | ATV road | 2.0 mi | 2.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
See Shoemaker Bay Overlook 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
Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Truly dark
The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- North Wrangell High Country Shelter 1.3 mi
- North Wrangell Pond Shelter 2.8 mi
- Lower Salamander Creek Campground 6.7 mi
- Middle Ridge Cabin 6.8 mi
- Virginia Lake Cabin 7.5 mi
- Yunshookuh Loop Campground 7.7 mi