Water Activities
The islands and mainland create 11,000 miles of saltwater shoreline where regal mountains rise from tidewater to overlook a mostly undeveloped and isolated landscape. On top of that, some 17,000 miles of creeks and rivers cut through the landscape, providing other water recreation opportunities.
Boating - Motorized
Boating - Motorized Areas
- Admiralty Island National Monument
- Big Shaheen Cabin
- Florence Lake (East) Cabin
- Hasselborg Creek Cabin
- Jims Lake Cabin
- Kathleen Lake Cabin
- Lake Alexander Cabin
- Little Shaheen Cabin
- Young Lake North Cabin
- Young Lake South Cabin
- Craig RD
- El Cap Cave Interpretive Site
- Kegan Cove Cabin
- Point Amargura Cabin
- Shipley Bay Cabin
- Staney Creek Cabin
- Troller's Cove Cabin
- Hoonah RD
- Bohemia Basin Shelter
- Eight Fathom Cabin
- Greentop Cabin
- Kennel Creek Cabin
- Lisianski River Trail
- Pinta Cove Shelter
- Stag Bay Trail
- Stag River Trail
- Juneau RD
- Berners Bay Cabin
- Taku Glacier Cabin
- Turner Lake East Cabin
- Turner Lake West Cabin
- Ketchikan - Misty RD
- Anchor Pass Buoy
- Bailey Bay Buoy
- Blind Pass Cabin
- Helm Bay Dock
- Klahini Bay Buoy Day Use Area
- Klu Bay Buoy Trailhead
- Margaret Bay Dock Day Use Area
- Marguerite Bay Buoy Day Use Area
- Princess Bay Buoy Day Use Area
- Sea Level Mine Buoy Day Use Area
- Smugglers Cove Buoy Day Use Area
- Walker Cove Buoy Day Use Area
- Petersburg RD
- Beecher Pass Cabin
- Big John Bay Cabin
- Breiland Slough Cabin
- Cascade Creek Cabin
- Castle Flats Cabin
- Castle River Cabin
- Spurt Cove Cabin
- Sitka RD
- Allan Point Cabin
- Appleton Cove Cabin
- Brent's Beach Cabin
- Fred's Creek Cabin
- Kakul Narrows Shelter
- Kanga Bay Cabin
- Long Bay Shelter
- Moser Island Cabin
- Mud Bay Mooring Buoy
- Mud Bay Shelter
- Neva Shelter
- Otstoia Shelter
- Piper Island Cabin
- Salmon Lake Cabin
- Samsing Cove Cabin
- Seven Fathom Bay Cabin
- Silver Bay Mooring Buoy
- Wrangell RD
- Berg Bay Cabin
- Earl West Cove Campsite
- Frosty Bay Cabin
- Mount Flemer Cabin
- Mount Rynda Cabin
- Steamer Bay Cabin
- Turn Island Beach Campsite
- Nine Mile Bridge Boating Site
- Nine Mile Campground
Boating - Non-Motorized
Boating - Non-Motorized Areas
- Admiralty Island National Monument
- Big Shaheen Cabin
- Florence Lake (East) Cabin
- Hasselborg Creek Cabin
- Jims Lake Cabin
- Kathleen Lake Cabin
- Lake Alexander Cabin
- Little Shaheen Cabin
- Young Lake North Cabin
- Young Lake South Cabin
- Craig RD
- Eagles Nest Campground
- El Cap Cave Interpretive Site
- Honker Lake Cabin
- Kegan Creek Cabin
- Luck Lake Access Day Use Area
- Neck Lake Access Boating Site
- Point Amargura Cabin
- Salmon Lake Cabin
- Sarkar Lake Access Boating Site
- Sarkar Lake Cabin
- Shipley Bay Cabin
- Staney Creek Cabin
- Sweetwater Lake Cabin
- Troller's Cove Cabin
- Hoonah RD
- Bear Paw Lake Picnic Site
- Bohemia Basin Shelter
- Eight Fathom Cabin
- Greentop Cabin
- Kennel Creek Cabin
- Lisianski River Trail
- Pinta Cove Shelter
- Stag Bay Trail
- Stag River Trail
- Juneau RD
- Mendenhall Lake Campground
- Peterson Lake Cabin
- Turner Lake West Cabin
- Windfall Lake Cabin
- Ketchikan - Misty RD
- Blind Pass Cabin
- Checats Lake Cabin
- Helm Bay Cabin
- Helm Creek Cabin
- Humpback Lake Cabin
- Last Chance Campground
- McDonald Lake Cabin
- Naha Bay Dock Picnic Site
- Naha Bay Picnic Site
- Plenty Cutthroat Cabin
- Punchbowl Lake Shelter Site
- Reflection Lake Cabin
- Shoal Cove - Osten Island Buoy Boating Site
- Signal Creek Campground
- Southeast Heckman Cabin
- Winstanley Lake Cabin
- Winstanley Lake Shelter Site
- Petersburg RD
- Bay Of Pillars Shelter
- Beecher Pass Cabin
- Blind Slough Picnicground Picnic Site
- Cascade Creek Cabin
- Castle River Cabin
- Crane Lake Trail
- Falls Lake Shelter
- Kah Sheets Lake Cabin
- Petersburg Lake Cabin
- Spurt Cove Cabin
- Swan Lake Cabin
- Three Lakes Shelter
- Threemile Arm Portage Trail
- West Point Cabin
- Sitka RD
- Kakul Narrows Shelter
- Long Bay Shelter
- Mud Bay Shelter
- Neva Shelter
- Otstoia Shelter
- Samsing Cove Cabin
- Starrigavan Creek Cabin
- Starrigavan Rec Area - Campsites
- Starrigavan Rec Area Picnic Site
- Thorne Bay RD
- Barnes Lake Cabin
- Honker Divide Canoe Route Trail
- Red Bay Lake Cabin
- Salmon Bay Lake Cabin
- Sarkar Canoe Route Trail
- Wrangell RD
- Anan Bay Cabin
- Anan Lake Cabin
- Eagle Lake Cabin
- Earl West Cove Campsite
- Frosty Bay Cabin
- Garnet Ledge Cabin
- Highbush Lake Boating Site
- Kunk Lake Shelter
- Long Lake Shelter
- Mallard Slough Cabin
- Marten Lake Cabin
- Middle Ridge Cabin
- Mill Creek Trail
- Mount Flemer Cabin
- Mount Rynda Cabin
- Steamer Bay Cabin
- Turn Island Beach Campsite
- Virginia Lake Cabin
- Yakutat RD
- Nine Mile Bridge Boating Site
- Nine Mile Campground
Sea Kayaking on the Petersburg Ranger District
The Petersburg area offers outstanding paddling opportunities. From an iceberg filled fjord in LeConte Bay to the Keku Islands this remote area has hundreds of miles of shoreline to explore. But Alaska is not a forgiving place, being remote, having cold water, large tides and rugged terrain means help is not just around the corner. One needs to be experienced in both paddling and wilderness camping. There are not established campsites and we are trying to keep them from forming. To help ensure these wild areas retain their naturalness it’s best to camp on the durable surfaces of the beach and not damage the fragile uplands vegetation.
- Intro
- North Kupreanof Route
- South Kupreanof Route
- Duncan Canal Route
- LeConte Bay Loop Route Map
- LeConte Bay Loop Route all in one
- Thomas Bay Route
- North Kuiu Island Loop Route
Canoeing Admiralty Island National Monument
For a larger printed map please contact the Admiralty Island National Monument office at:
8510 Mendenhall Loop Road
Juneau, AK 99801
Monument Ranger Phone: 907-586-8800
Swimming
Swimming Areas
- Admiralty Island National Monument
- Big Shaheen Cabin
- Davidson Lake Shelter
- Distin Lake Cabin
- Florence Lake (East) Cabin
- Hasselborg Creek Cabin
- Hasselborg Lake Shelter
- Jims Lake Cabin
- Kathleen Lake Cabin
- Lake Alexander Cabin
- Lake Alexander Shelter
- Lake Guerin Shelter
- Thayer Lake Shelter North
- Thayer Lake Shelter South
- Young Lake North Cabin
- Young Lake South Cabin
- Craig RD
- Luck Lake Access Day Use Area
- Neck Lake Access Boating Site
- Salmon Lake Cabin
- Sandy Beach Picnic Site
- Hoonah RD
- Bohemia Basin Shelter
- Greentop Cabin
- Neka Hot Springs Swimming Site
- Pinta Cove Shelter
- Juneau RD
- Crystal Lake Trail
- Lena Beach Picnic Site
- Mgra Dredge Lake Loop Trail
- Raven Shelter - Auke Village Recreation Area
- Petersburg RD
- Blind Slough Picnicground Picnic Site
- Crane Lake Trail
- Manmade Hole Picnic Ground Picnic Site
- West Point Cabin
- Sitka RD
- Sandy Beach Day Use Area
- Salmon Bay Lake Cabin
- Wrangell RD
- Chief Shakes Hot Springs Site
- Highbush Lake Boating Site
- Long Lake Shelter
- Lower Salamander Creek Campground
- Twin Lakes Cabin
- Twin Lakes Picnic Site
Search for Water Activities Opportunities
Eagle Lake Cabin
16' x 16' A-frame with loft, 2 single bunks, table, benches, wood stove, wood shed, splitting maul. Bedding, cooking utensils, and firewood not provided.
Eagles Nest Campground
Eagle's Nest Campground is nestled in the forest above the scenic Balls Lake. The campground provides 12 camping sites, including ten drive-in sites and two walk-in locations along the lake side. One…
Earl West Cove Campsite
A 100 foot gravel trail leads from parking area to site. Site has view of Eastern Passage and mountains on the mainland. A marine access facility (MAF) is located below the site and provides a boat…
Eight Fathom Cabin
A saltwater cabin located 15 miles from the City of Hoonah, Alaska in the protected waters of Port Frederick. It is a rustic 15'x17' milled log style cabin built on the shore of Eight Fathom Bight…
El Capitan Cabin
Newly constructed in 2024, El Capitan Cabin offers a truly unique experience to visitors and locals alike. This waterfront, ADA compliant cabin, brags a scenic view of beautiful El Capitan Passage.…
El Capitan Campground
This oceanfront campground offers a scenic view of the beautiful El Capitan Passage. This site has access to fishing, hunting, kayaking, hiking, caving and a marine dock. It provides a scenic setting…
El Capitan Cave Interpretive Site
Site Closed
El Capitan Cave is the longest mapped cave in Alaska. Cavers mapped over two miles of passage from the main entrance. The only way to see this magnificent cave is during the summer months, when…
Falls Lake Shelter
The Falls Lake Shelter is a three-sided Adirondack-style shelter above Falls Lake, accessible by the Cascade Creek Trail.
Florence Lake (East) Cabin
This is a large A-frame cabin, with sleeping space up to 7 people. The cabin sits back 150' (46 m) from a nice beach. Much of the surrounding area is private land and has been clearcut. Clearcuts and…
Fred's Creek Cabin
Rustic 15' x 18' Pan Abode style cabin with full sleeping loft reached by a staircase; plywood bunks; table and benches; wood stove; cooking counter; deck in front of cabin; capacity 8 persons.…