Russell Fjord Wilderness
Russell Fjord Wilderness is a 348,626-acre wilderness area in Yakutat City and Borough, Alaska. It rises from about -4 to 8,369 ft. The nearest town is Yakutat, 7.4 miles away in a straight line.
Russell Fjord Wilderness map
Russell Fjord 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
- The maximum group size at Russell Fjord Wilderness is 12.
- Yakutat, AK is the nearest town, 7.4 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Russell Fjord Wilderness is about 8,369 ft, and its lowest about -4 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Mount Draper, about 5,645 ft.
Who manages Russell Fjord Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 348,626 | Not on record | 12 | Not on record | Yakutat Ranger District, 907-784-3359 |
Getting to Russell Fjord Wilderness
- Yakutat, AK is the nearest town, 7.4 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Russell Fjord Wilderness
- Dangerous River (0.39 mi outside the boundary, 122 ft), at 59.4157, -139.0246
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Russell Fjord Wilderness
- Mount Draper summit
- Mount Pinta summit
- Mount Ruhamah summit
- Harlequin 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 Russell Fjord Wilderness
- National forestRussell Fjord Wilderness lies inside Tongass National Forest.
- National Park Service unitRussell Fjord Wilderness borders Wrangell - St Elias National Park & Preserve.
- Wilderness areaRussell Fjord Wilderness borders Wrangell-Saint Elias 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)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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