Misty Fiords National Monument-Wilderness Area provides a spectacular opportunity for sightseeing, wildlife viewing, remote recreation and cruising.
Public use is encouraged and regulated.
Private and commercial use is allowed BUT, with very strict guidelines. They never contacted the state or the Forest Service or the Army Corps of Engineers to ask for permission, nor did they apply for a permit. In fact, as a matter of record , Dale Pilman of Alaska cruises was asked by the Forest Service to remove the floating docks permanently. He said he would. He never did.