State Park
Deer Mountain Shelter
Tongass National Forest · Ketchikan, AK
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- Agency source page
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Managing agency
- Tongass National Forest — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
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- Address:Ketchikan, AK
About
This is a new shelter. The shelter has great views of the mountains and can be used for wildlife viewing. The facilities include a double bunk for 4 people, a sleeping loft, an oil stove and a table and benches.
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Campground Rules
- No campfires allowed
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Deer Mountain Shelter
Deer Mountain Trail
Alaska
6.7 mi4,183 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert
Forest Park to Fawn Bike Path
Alaska
4.7 mi633 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Rainbird Trail
Alaska
2.5 mi1,148 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Carlanna Lake Trail
Alaska
5.1 mi2,323 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Whitman Trail
Alaska
2.5 mi686 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Dude Mountain
Alaska
2.4 mi1,512 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Alaska hunting page
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