Price
Free
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
Varies
Season
Not specified.
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
Price
Free
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
Varies
Season
Not specified.
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
We'll monitor this campground and alert you the moment sites become available.
Free to start · paid plans add 2-min scans
256,000+ sites monitored · Email alerts to start; SMS and in-app with an account
Learn more about alerts →Long Lake Shelter
56.2780, -132.1217
Paddlers and wilderness campers who want a no-cost base on a quiet lake in old-growth forest will find the included 14-foot skiff a genuine perk. July and August give you long daylight and the best shot at dry weather. Bring all your water and PFDs.
No potable water on-site is a hard logistical reality, and the single shelter means arriving to find it already occupied is a real possibility with no fallback. Families or anyone needing reliable amenities should look elsewhere near Wrangell.
Reference information about Long Lake Shelter sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Three sided shelter on N end of Long Lake access by 0.6 mile Long Lake Trail. Firewood and a 14' skiff with oars provided. Bedding, cooking utensils, and personal flotation devices not provided.</p>
Compare with similar sites, watch availability, and build a packing list — Camp Sage handles all of it.
Summer brings the most comfortable conditions, with daytime highs around 50–65°F and cool nights in the 30s–40s. July and August offer very long daylight hours for boating, fishing, and hiking. The 0.6-mile access trail and included skiff make water-based exploration easiest during these months. Winter temperatures drop well below freezing with significant snowfall. Spring sees moderate snow giving way to emerging greenery, while autumn brings crisp air and the possibility of early snow.
Summer noted as most comfortable with long daylight and best boating/hiking months (Jul–Aug).
The Long Lake Shelter is a three-sided shelter located at the northern end of Long Lake. It is accessible via a 0.6-mile trail (Long Lake Trail). According to official sources, the shelter is equipped with a 14-foot skiff and oars, and firewood is provided. However, bedding, cooking utensils, and personal flotation devices are not included. There are restrooms available on-site, but no potable water is provided. The emphasis of the site is on minimal amenities, aligning with a more primitive camping experience.
Researching this campground? Ask anything — other campers and our team will weigh in. No visit required.
Short heads-ups about the road in, gear quirks, timing, and more. You don't have to have been here to share what you know.
Rate Long Lake Shelter
Been here? Tap a star to start. Takes about a minute.
Sign-in required only if you want your name on it.
Be the first to review this campground
Every adventure creates another. Share what you learned so the next camper feels a little more prepared heading out.
0
