Petersburg Ranger District
In the middle of the Tongass, the Petersburg Ranger District consists of Mitkof, Kupreanof, Kuiu and many smaller islands. The Mitkof Highway provides access to many picturesque recreation areas, including the Swan Observatory, popular fishing and hiking spots, and views of the scenic Wrangell Narrows.
Recreation Sites
Baird Glacier
Site Open
The Baird Glacier is located about 20 miles northeast of Petersburg, Alaska. It has a large glacial outwash plain and terminal moraine in front of the ice which supports a diversity of plant and…
Bay Of Pillars Shelter
The Bay of Pillars Shelter is a three-sided Adirondack-style shelter.
Beecher Pass Cabin
The Beecher Pass single level hunter style cabin has a wood stove, 4 single bunks, table and benches, cooking counter, axe/maul, pit-type outhouse, covered porch, and 2 skylights. Firewood is…
Big John Bay Cabin
The Big John Bay single level hunter style cabin has an oil heater (#1 stove oil only), 4 single bunks, wooden table and benches, counter, pit-type outhouse, and covered porch. Stove oil, bedding,…
Blind River Rapids Shelter
The Blind River Rapids Shelter is an 8'x12' three-sided Adirondack-style shelter off of the Blind River Rapids Trail. The shelter has benches and a view of Blind Slough.
Blind Slough Picnicground Picnic Site
Site Open
The Blind Slough Picnic Area includes two large shelters, a smaller, accessible shelter, and two vault toilets that are available for group and individual day use. The area accesses Blind Slough for…
Breiland Slough Cabin
The Breiland Slough single level hunter style cabin has an oil heater (#1 stove oil only), 4 single bunks, wooden table and benches, counter, pit-type outhouse, and covered porch. Stove oil, bedding,…
Cascade Creek Cabin
The Cascade Creek hunter style cabin has a wood stove, and oil heater (#1 stove oil only), 2 double bunks, 2 single bunks, counter, wooden table and benches, covered porch, axe/maul, and pit-type…
Castle Flats Cabin
The Castle Flats single level hunter style cabin has an oil heater (#1 stove oil only), 4 single bunks, wood stove, woodshed, axe/maul, wooden table and benches, counter, rowboat with oars, and…
Castle River Cabin
Site Closed
The Castle River modified A-frame style cabin has a wood stove, 2 double bunks, a loft, woodshed, axe/maul, wooden table and benches, counter, deck and pit-type outhouse. Bedding, and cooking…