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Tongass National Forest
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TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST
TONGASS NATIONAL FOREST
648 Mission Street Federal Building
Ketchikan, Alaska   99901

Phone: 907-225-3101
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You can camp in a campground - or in a cabin. You can hike through dense forest, alpine meadow, or on a wooden trail through marshland called muskeg. You can explore world-class caves. You can enjoy salt water fjords and unending waterways by canoe or kayak, your own motor or sail boat, charter boat, ferry, or cruise ship. You can watch bears, eagles, whales, and countless other critters in their natural settings. You can visit glaciers by land or sea. And of course, you can fish - fresh or salt water, everything from herring to trout to salmon to halibut. For a real Alaskan experience, visit the Tongass.
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Cabins
The Tongass has over 150 rustic cabins scattered at remote lakes and seaside locations from Humpback Lake south of Ketchikan to Situk Lake north of Yakutat. Containing warming stoves and plywood bunks, tables and benches, they can be reserved.
Fishing
In Southeast Alaska, a vast expanse of wilderness offers diverse fishing opportunities. Anglers can enjoy both freshwater and saltwater experiences in this area that spans 500 miles from the Canadian border to the northern Pacific Ocean. Freshwater options include numerous rivers, streams, lakes and ponds where one could catch species such as Dolly Varden char, cutthroat trout or rainbow trout.

For those interested in salmon fishing; pink salmon (also known as humpback), sockeye (red) salmon , coho (silver) salmon are abundant during their respective seasons along with king(chinook)salmon which is largest among them all . Steelhead - an ocean-going variety of rainbow trout- also inhabit these waters but they require special permits for catching due to conservation efforts.

Saltwater enthusiasts have access to marine fisheries teeming with halibut - some reaching up to several hundred pounds! Rockfish varieties like yellow eye rock fish & black bass are common too while shellfish including crabs and shrimps add diversity.

Remember though: regulations vary by location within this region so it's important you check local rules before casting your line!


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Picnicking
Tongass National Forest in Alaska offers a variety of picnicking options for visitors. There are numerous designated picnic areas throughout the forest, many with stunning views of mountains, lakes and rivers. Some sites have amenities like tables and grills while others offer more primitive settings where you can spread out your blanket on the grass or beach. You may also enjoy a packed lunch during hiking breaks at scenic spots along trails or near waterfalls. Wildlife viewing is often part of these outdoor meals as Tongass hosts species such as bears, eagles and salmon among its rich biodiversity.

Birding
Birding enthusiasts have a plethora of options in this Alaskan forest. The area is home to over 280 species, including the rare Queen Charlotte goshawk and marbled murrelet. Bird watchers can explore various habitats such as coastal rainforests, alpine tundra, wetlands and muskegs where they may spot bald eagles or great blue herons among others. There are also several bird-watching tours available that offer guided experiences through different parts of the forest for both novice and experienced birders alike.

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