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Welcome to the Tongass National Forest
Hyder Fish Creek Bear viewing area on the Ketchikan Ranger District
Recreate on the Tongass National Forest where you'll find cabins, trails, fish, wildlife, glaciers and beaches.
The Tongass is the nation’s largest national forest and covers most of Southeast Alaska, surrounding the famous Inside Passage and offers unique chances to view eagles, bears, spawning salmon, and the breath-taking vistas of “wild” Alaska. Hike or take a sled-dog ride on a glacier, stroll along boardwalk trails, learn about fisheries management, fish in streams or the ocean, or relax at a remote cabin. If spying some truly wild wildlife is on your bucket list, visit the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center and Steep Creek Bear Viewing area in Juneau, Anan Wildlife Observatory in Wrangell, Fish Creek Bear Viewing Area in Hyder, or Pack Creek Brown Bear Viewing Area on Admiralty Island, or immerse yourself in native culture at the stunning Southeast Alaska Discovery Center, located just steps from the cruise ship docks in downtown Ketchikan.
Recent News
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Last-minute Anan Wildlife Observatory permits become available at the end of June
Release Date: Jun 6, 2023 Wrangell, Alaska
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Comments exceed 100 in effort to shape future of integrated forest management on the Tongass
Release Date: Jun 6, 2023 Ketchikan, Alaska
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Public can comment on proposed recreation fees on the Tongass National Forest
Release Date: May 26, 2023 Ketchikan, Alaska
Features
Southeast Alaska Sustainability Strategy (SASS)
Engaging communities and sustaining economies. After consultation with Tribal Nations and Alaska Native corporations and engagement in a public process to explore investment ideas from Southeast Alaska communities, over 270 investment ideas collectively valued at $276 million were proposed. While not every idea or proposal can be included in the initial investment, the input, ideas, and conversations reflect the deep need for equitable economic stimulus in the region.
Proposed Recreation Fees Information and Comment Page
The proposed changes will impact campgrounds, day-use sites, wildlife viewing sites and cabins on the Tongass National Forest. The proposed changes include new and increased fees at recreation sites. These changes will help improve and maintain recreation facilities on the Tongass National Forest. The recreation fees charged at Forest Service managed sites contribute to the stewardship of these special places.
Spotlights
The Dispersed Deluge: Freshwater Flow From Glaciers and Coastal Rainforests
"We have to think about how streamflow looks today, what streamflow looks like year-round, and what streamflow might look like in the future." Katherine Prussian
Alaska's National Forests - where Nature, People, & Tradition come together
A video highlighting how nature, people, and tradition come together on the Tongass National Forest.
Tongass National Forest Visitor Guide 2022
The Tongass has something for everyone. Explore, renew, and refresh among the islands and along the coastline and take home exciting memories of adventures in Alaska.
State of The Tongass FY21
We believe our approach to stewardship should be integrated and collaborative, with community involvement from development to implementation in order to meet the needs of our customers.
Related Links
Latest Tweets
- Tongass National Forest Sustainable Cabin Strategy
The vision of the TNF Sustainable Cabin Strategy is to build, relocate, and remove cabins in order to increase public access and use, while reducing costs and avoiding compiling maintenance costs on the cabin system. - Tongass NF on Twitter
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