Endicott River Wilderness
Endicott River Wilderness is a 98,396-acre wilderness area in Haines Borough, Alaska. It rises from about 46 to 5,627 ft. The nearest town is Excursion Inlet, 15.6 miles away in a straight line.
Endicott River Wilderness map
Endicott River Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Excursion Inlet, AK is the nearest town, 15.6 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Endicott River Wilderness is about 5,627 ft, and its lowest about 46 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Mount Young, about 5,576 ft.
Who manages Endicott River Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 98,396 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Juneau Ranger District, 907-586-8800 |
Getting to Endicott River Wilderness
- Excursion Inlet, AK is the nearest town, 15.6 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Endicott River Wilderness
- Mount Young summit
- Endicott Lake lake
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30. Summit elevations measured on the USGS 3DEP elevation model, which can read a few feet under a surveyed summit height.
Public lands next to Endicott River Wilderness
- National forestEndicott River Wilderness lies inside Tongass National Forest.
- National Park Service unitEndicott River Wilderness borders Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve.
- Wilderness areaEndicott River Wilderness borders Glacier Bay Wilderness.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Alaska
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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