Volcanic features are also points of interest. The field camp is 70 miles southeast of King Salmon by small plane. It is located at Puale Bay on the rugged Pacific Coast. The volunteer would be in King Salmon during the month of May for biological and safety training, and from 15-30 September for end of season data summary. At the field camp, staff shares two weatherports for cooking, sleeping, and work.
Solar power runs camp communications and computer.
Propane fuels heaters, stove and refrigerator. There is no running water. Resupply by aircraft every 10-14 days. Temperatures peak in the 70's, but more commonly days are in the 50-60's and nights dip to the 40's. Rain, mist and wind are common.