Saint Lazaria Wilderness
Saint Lazaria Wilderness is a 65-acre wilderness area in Sitka City and Borough, Alaska. It rises from about 0 to 193 ft. The nearest town is Sitka, 19 miles away in a straight line.
Saint Lazaria Wilderness map
Saint Lazaria 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
- Sitka, AK is the nearest town, 19 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Saint Lazaria Wilderness is about 193 ft, and its lowest about 0 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Saint Lazaria Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish and Wildlife Service | 65 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, 907-235-6546 |
Getting to Saint Lazaria Wilderness
- Sitka, AK is the nearest town, 19 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Public lands next to Saint Lazaria Wilderness
- National forestTongass National Forest is 1 mile away, straight line between the two boundaries.
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)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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