Forrester Island Wilderness Area

Forrester Island Wilderness Area is a 2,736-acre federally protected wilderness in southeastern Alaska, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The landscape is primitive backcountry, accessible only by non-motorized means—no roads, motors, or mechanized travel are permitted. Hiking and backpacking are the primary ways to explore the area, offering visitors a chance to experience remote wilderness solitude far from developed infrastructure.

Visiting requires careful planning and self-reliance. Access is limited and seasonal, constrained by Alaska's weather and daylight. All travel must follow Leave No Trace principles; the wilderness designation means you are responsible for your own safety, navigation, and impact mitigation. This is untracked, undeveloped country—come prepared for isolation, variable conditions, and minimal services or rescue infrastructure.