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Shelter / lean-to

Pinta Cove Shelter

First-come emergency shelter on Icy Strait at the north tip of Chichagof Island.

Tongass National Forest · USFS

Shelter type
Three sided
Stove
Yes
Reservable
No
Access modes
Boat
Boat

An Adirondack-style emergency shelter at Pinta Cove, 18 miles west of Hoonah on Icy Strait. It has a wood stove (bring firewood), a food-prep table and bunks, and is first come, first served without reservations. No toilet or potable water. Boat access; useful for paddlers and boaters crossing Icy Strait.

Location

Kayaking · Boating

Sources

Last updated 2026-11-09

Nearby within 25 miles