Warren Island Wilderness
Warren Island Wilderness is an 11,559-acre wilderness area in Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. It rises from about 0 to 2,310 ft. The nearest town is Edna Bay, 6.8 miles away in a straight line.
Warren Island Wilderness map
Warren Island 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
- Edna Bay, AK is the nearest town, 6.8 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Warren Island Wilderness is about 2,310 ft, and its lowest about 0 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Warren Peak, about 2,310 ft.
Who manages Warren Island Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 11,559 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Craig Ranger District, 907-826-3271 |
Getting to Warren Island Wilderness
- Edna Bay, AK is the nearest town, 6.8 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 Warren Island Wilderness
- Warren Peak summit
- Bald Peak summit
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 Warren Island Wilderness
- National forestWarren Island Wilderness lies inside Tongass National Forest.
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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