Ketchikan Alaska Public Lands Information Center
Visitor Center ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Ketchikan Alaska Native Village Statistical Area (E1)
- 25 ft
- Elevation
At the Southeast Alaska Discovery Center in downtown Ketchikan, you can stroll through a lush rainforest, visit a re-created native fishing village and learn how the Tongass National Forest sustains Southeast Alaska communities today. You can also hear the story of the forest in person from one of our friendly Forest Service rangers, enjoy a film in our comfortable theatre, or help your kids become Junior Rangers.
Getting there
Ketchikan Alaska Public Lands Information Center directions and information are available at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r10/tongass/offices/southeast-alaska-discovery-center-0.
55.34052, -131.64430 · 55°20'25.9"N 131°38'39.5"W
Typical weather
Typically 67°F in Aug, down to 39°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 39 | 41 | 45 | 52 | 59 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 60 | 52 | 43 | 40 |
| Low °F | 32 | 33 | 35 | 39 | 45 | 50 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 43 | 37 | 33 |
| Precip in | 17.6 | 11.1 | 12.6 | 9.5 | 7.2 | 5.9 | 6.5 | 11.2 | 17.7 | 19.1 | 19.5 | 19.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Ketchikan Alaska Public Lands Information Center
- Can you reserve a site at Ketchikan Alaska Public Lands Information Center?
- No. Ketchikan Alaska Public Lands Information Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Ketchikan Alaska Public Lands Information Center
- Signal Creek Campground 5.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- S'igeidí Aas Hídi Cabin 5.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Last Chance Campground 6.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Phocena Bay Cabin 13 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Southeast Heckman Cabin 16.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Heckman Lake Cabin 17.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Fish Creek Cabin 17.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Deer Mountain Shelter Site 1.7 mi · Campground
- Three C's Group Use Campground 5.3 mi · Campground
- Last Chance Campground 6.6 mi · Campground
- Icehouse Cove Buoy Camping Area 7.4 mi · Campground
- Wolf Lake Shelter Site 14 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone (907) 228-6246
- Email hazel.brewi@usda.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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