Manage public lands for multiple uses including providing recreational opportunities, offering timber to support the local economy, maintaining fish and wildlife habitat, and other uses desired by the public.
Programs/Services:
- Visitor information: provides maps, guides, and information about the Tongass National Forest
- Safety and outdoor ethics: promotes recreation practices and providing information on staying safe in the forest
- Educational resources: resources for educators, children, and the public on natural resources and forest management
- Southeast Alaska Discovery Center: visitor center that provides information and exhibits about the Tongass National Forest
Visitor information
Forest Supervisor’s Office
648 Mission Street, Suite 110
(907) 225-3101
Hours: 8am-4:30pm
Ketchikan Ranger District and Misty Fjords Ranger District
3031 Tongass Avenue
(907) 225-2148
Hours: 8am-4pm (Closed on federal holidays)