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Punchbowl Lake Shelter Site

USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Free

Free

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Cost
Free
Managed by
USFS
Type
Lookout/Cabin
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Coordinates
55.5280, -130.7607
Last verified
September 18, 2026
55.5280° N · 130.7607° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

This three-sided shelter is located at the end of the Punchbowl Lake trail. This area supports a variety of birds and wildlife, and offers some of the most spectacular scenery in Misty Fiords. Steep granite cliffs, glacially-carved valleys and dense rainforests make this a beautiful and popular destination.

From the USFS.

Is Punchbowl Lake Shelter Site free?

Yes. Punchbowl Lake Shelter Site is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to Punchbowl Lake Shelter Site?

Punchbowl Cove is located near the mouth of Rudyerd Bay, which branches east off the Behm Canal in Misty Fiords National Monument. Access is by boat or floatplane. There is also a mooring buoy located in Punchbowl Cove.

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Nearby

No other services within 50 mi on the record.

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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