Hiking and Camping Information

Wrangell has some excellent hiking and camping opportunities.

There are trails rated easy to hard; as well as trails easily accessible near town and those that require transportation.

Wrangell Parks and Recreation Department maintains an RV Park at Shoemaker Bay Recreation area with picnic tables, firepits and electrical hook-ups.

Tent camping is permitted at City Park about 1 mile from the Ferry Terminal as well as at Shoemaker Bay Park, approximatley 4.5 miles from town.

The US Forest Service maintains numerous cabins and camping sites, trails and scenic overlooks in the Wrangell Ranger District which includes Wrangell Island, the mainland and surrounding islands. All of the cabins but one require boat or plane transportation. The camping sites are more remote, are located on Wrangell Island and several are accessible by RV's.

Visit the links below for US Forest Service recreation opportunities in the Wrangell area.

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Supporting Documents

RV and Tent Camping Information

Web Links

Campground Listing by area for the Tongass National ForestTrail Listing by Area for the Tongass National ForestUSFS Recreational Facilities in the Wrangell Area USFS Cabin informationUS Forest Service Wrangell Ranger DistrictSeatrails: Southeast Alaska Trail System