Wilderness area

Maurelle Islands Wilderness

Maurelle Islands Wilderness is a 4,814-acre wilderness area in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It rises from about 0 to 608 ft. The nearest town is Edna Bay, 18.5 miles away in a straight line.

Maurelle Islands Wilderness map

Maurelle Islands Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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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

Edna Bay, AK is the nearest town, 18.5 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
The highest ground in Maurelle Islands Wilderness is about 608 ft, and its lowest about 0 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).

Who manages Maurelle Islands Wilderness

Agency Acres Permit Group size Stay limit Office
Forest Service 4,814 Not on record Not on record Not on record Craig Ranger District, 907-826-3271

Getting to Maurelle Islands Wilderness

  • Edna Bay, AK is the nearest town, 18.5 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)

Public lands next to Maurelle Islands Wilderness

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.

Other wilderness areas in Alaska

Alaska wilderness areas

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