Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
About Winstanley Lake Shelter Site
This historic shelter was constructed in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). This shelter is accessed by the Winstanley Lakes trail and provides users with a skiff to use on Winstanley lake. A reservable Forest Service cabin is located on the northeast shore of the lake that can be accessed using the skiff. Please return the skiff to the trailhead after use.
- Season: Year Round
- Managed by: USFS - Tongass National Forest
- Where: 30 mi east of Saxman, AK · 55.42889, -130.86002
Things to do:
HikingHistory & culture
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winstanley Lake | Hiking | 0.4 mi | 2.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
See Winstanley Lake 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
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
- Winstanley Lake Cabin 1.4 mi
- Winstanley Island Cabin 2.3 mi
- Checats Lake Cabin 4.2 mi
- Punchbowl Lake Shelter Site 8 mi
- Ella Narrows Cabin 9.1 mi
- Wilson Narrows Cabin 10.1 mi