Karta River Wilderness

The Karta River system flows through dense forests of spruce, cedar, and hemlock trees, creating a network of waterways and lakes across the wilderness.

Native Alaskan Haida communities established settlements around Karta Bay, utilizing the abundant salmon runs and natural resources for their sustenance.

The wilderness preserves traditional fishing grounds where people continue to process and smoke salmon at the river mouth following ancestral methods.

Three Forest Service rental cabins provide accommodation within the wilderness, accessible by float plane or boat, with essential amenities including oil stoves.

The water system supports five species of Pacific salmon, while black bears, wolves, and numerous marine mammals inhabit the surrounding environment.

Location: Alaska

GPS coordinates: 55.57500,-132.73300

Latest update: March 25, 2025 00:28