Recreation cabins : Stikine Area, Tongass National Forest

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Recreation Cabins
Stikine Area, Tongass National Forest

General Information

Application for cabin reservations may be submitted up to
190 days in advance of the first day of requested use. Submit
applications by writing or visiting any Forest Service office in

_ Alaska. Reservations will be confirmed a maximum of 179 days

in advance.

Applications are accepted only with payment of the total
$15-per-day fee. Payment instructions are given in this leaflet
on the tear-out “Application for Recreation Cabin Permit."

Permits are issued for noncommercial purposes to anyone 18
years of age or older. When there is more than one application
for the same cabin on the same day, permits will be awarded by
a drawing. Otherwise, permits will be issued on a first-come

| first-served basis. Any number of persons can occupy the cabin
| under a single permit.

Use under each permit is normally limited to 7 days between

: April 1 and October 31, and 10 days the rest of the year. A

permit day begins at 12 noon on the assigned day and ends at
12 noon the following day. Gear should be packed and out of the
cabin for the next group.

Note: Unauthorized use of these cabins is a violation of
both State and Federal laws and regulations. Violators are
subject to a fine of $500, up to 6 months imprisonment, or
both. Violations should be reported immediately to a Forest
Service officer. Be certain to have your permit with you
while using the cabin.

Forest cabins are located at remote lakes, rivers, streams, or on
saltwater beaches. Due to their remote locations, most lake
cabins are accessible only by floatplane. The cabins on
saltwater can be reached by boat and usually floatplane.
Contact a charter air company in the town closest to the cabin
you plan to use for more information on flying to the cabin.
Information provided in this brochure may vary from charter
company policy. The Chamber of Commerce offices may also
provide information on air and other transportation services.

Petersburg Chamber Wrangell Chamber
Box 649 Box 49

Petersburg, AK 99833 Wrangell, AK 99929
(907) 772-3646 (907) 874-3901

Keep in mind that arrangements need to be made in advance to
ensure services.

Special attention should be given to the tide
information provided for each saltwater cabin. The lower
the tide, the longer the distance to walk to the cabin,
sometimes as much as 2 miles. Some cabins cannot be
reached by boat or plane at low tide. Tide information is
also extremely significant for those cabin users planning
to boat to cabins on the Stikine River and the adjacent
tideflats. Consult local tide tables (Ketchikan or Juneau
District tide tables are used) to determine time of
departure, length of stay, and time of return for your trip.

Forest cabin designs include: A-Frame, Pan-Abode,
Hunter, and Alpine, each sleeping at least four people.
A-Frame cabins have an additional second floor sleeping
loft. The Alpine cabin is a hunter cabin modified to
provide a sleeping loft and placed on a raised foundation
to allow use during heavy snow accumulation.

Typical A-Frame

Typical Hunter Cabin

(Pan-Abode cabins are similar)

Each cabin includes tables, benches, plywood bunks
without mattresses, wood and/or oil heating/cooking
stove, axe/maul where appropriate, broom, and outdoor
sanitary facilities. The cabins do not have electricity,
bedding, or cooking utensils. It is wise to take a gas or
propane stove for cooking, an air mattress or pad, and
insect repellent.

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Drinking water is not provided. Water taken from lakes or
streams, no matter how clear, should be boiled at least 5
minutes to make it safe for drinking.

Boats and oars are furnished at some cabins, usually

on lakes. A small outboard motor, in the 2 to 10 horse-
_. power category, may add to your enjoyment. Boat users

must provide an approved U.S. Coast Guard flotation
device for each passenger aboard the boat.

Be sure to check the specific stove information on the
cabin you desire. The Forest Service does not provide
stove oil for cabin users. No. 1 stove oil is recommended;
5-10 gallons will burn about a week, depending on the
time of year and the weather. At cabins with wood stoves,
wood is provided but must be split; a small axe or hatchet
may make it easier to cut kindling and small pieces.
Burning driftwood is not recommended because the salt
content will cause the stove to deteriorate.

Rain gear and warm clothing are essential; extra food

: and clothing are recommended. Be cautious in bear

country. Clam diggers should be aware of the possibility
of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning. We recommend taking
local maps, a compass, waterproof matches, a strong
Knife, a first-aid kit, a space blanket, candles, flares, and
a gun.

Copies of fishing and hunting regulations may be
obtained from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game
(ADF&G), P.O. Box 3-2000, Juneau, AK 99802.

Cabin users are requested to: Burn combustible
waste, PACK-OUT all other garbage including unused
food and fuel; PACK-OUT empty fuel cans, and leave a
supply of firewood. Trash bags can be obtained from
Ranger District offices. Leave a clean cabin so the next
users will also enjoy their stay.

Cabin reservations may be made by mail or in person
between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the following
addresses:

Petersburg Ranger District Wrangell Ranger District

Box 1328 Box 51
Petersburg, AK 99833 Wrangell, AK 99929
(907) 772-3871 (907) 874-2323

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Cabin Name Code # Location Type Capacity Type
Beecher Pass P-23 Woewodski Hunter 4 oil/

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Big John Bay P-15 Kupreanof Hunter 4 oil

saltwater
Breiland P-12 Duncan Canal A-frame 7 oil

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Casade Creek P-21 Thomas Bay Hunter 6 oil/
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Castle Flats P-10 Duncan Canal Hunter 5 oi/ = ye” ii
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Castle River P-11. Duncan Canal Modified 7 wood ye
saltwater A-frame par

DeBoer Lake P-1 Mainland A-frame 6 oil yes.
Devil's Elbow P-9 Rocky Pass A-frame 7 oil = not
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Harvey Lake P-13 Woewodski —_A-frame_7 wood ye __
Kadake Bay P-8 Kuiu Island Hunter = 6 oil/ no) uh
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Petersburg P-7 Kurpeanof Pan- 4 oil/ ye —
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Portage Bay P-25 Kupreanof Hunter 6 oil no —
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Ravens Roost P-22 Mitkoflsland Alpine 8 wood nc —
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Salt Chuck P-4 Duncan Canal Modified 7 wood ye
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West saltwater 1H
Spurt Cove P-24 Thomas Bay Hunter 4 oil’ no} —
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Swan Lake P-16 Mainland A-frame 7 oil ye.

Typical fishing seasons are listed for various species in the

following cabin descriptions.
fish and game regulations to verify open seasons, sex, size,

and bag limits.

Individuals must check current

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Castle Flats P-10 Duncan Canal Hunter 5 oi/ yes
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Castle River P-11 Duncan Canal Modified 7 wood yes
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DeBoer Lake P-1 Mainland _ A-frame 6 oil yes
Devil's Elbow P-9 Rocky Pass A-frame 7 ol no | Pp xX RT
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Kah Sheets P-19 Kupreanof A-frame 7 oil yes
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Petersburg P-7 Kurpeanof Pan- 4 oil/ yes
Lake Abode wood P/B&T* X CT,DV,ST R,S,P
Portage Bay P-25 Kupreanof Hunter 6 oil no |
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Ravens Roost P-22 Mitkoflsland Alpine 8 wood no
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Salt Chuck P-4 Duncan Canal Modified 7 wood yes |
East saltwater A-frame P/B* X X X CT,DV,ST S
Salt Chuck P-3 Duncan Canal Hunter 4 wood yes |
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Swan Lake P-16 Mainland Aframe 7 oll yes |
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Typical fishing seasons are listed for various species in the
following cabin descriptions. Individuals must check current * Special Tidal Conditions CT-Cutthroat K-King
fish and game regulations to verify open seasons, sex, size, B-Boat DV-Dolly Varden —_P-Pink
and bag limits. | H-Helicopter RT-Rainbow R-Red
P-Floatplane ST-Steelhead S-Silver
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Beecher Pass Cabin (P-23) -- On the south side of
Beecher Pass on Woewodski Island, 30 minutes by air,
20 miles by boat, from Petersburg. Water available from
creek 100 yards east of cabin. Waterfowl (in Duncan
Canal) and grouse. King salmon (July), silver salmon
(August), and halibut.

Big John Bay Cabin (P-15) -- At the north end of Big
John Bay at the north end of Rocky Pass, 30 minutes by
air from Petersburg, by boat (18 miles) or by trail (1 1/2
miles from roadside trailhead) from Kake. Note: No trail
access during high tide. 15’ tide required for boat or
plane, or 1-mile hike in mud. Water available from
catchment in small creek 1/2 mile north of cabin. Grouse,
black bear (good), and waterfowl (excellent).

Breiland Slough Cabin (P-12) -- On the west side of
Duncan Canal, south of Castle Island, 30 minutes by air,
25 miles by boat from Petersburg. Water available from
small creek 1/4 mile south of cabin. Grouse and water-
fowl. Excellent silver salmon fishing in front of cabin in
August.

Cascade Creek Cabin (P-21) -- In Thomas Bay south of
Cascade Creek east of Spray Island, 30 minutes by air, 19
miles by boat from Petersburg. Mooring buoy provided.
Water available from small creek next to cabin. Moose,
deer, goat, waterfowl, grouse. King salmon trolling in
June, rainbow trout in Falls Lake (3-mile trail from cabin)
in summer, halibut at mouth of bay in summer. Excellent
hiking and scenery, especially Cascade Creek Trail to
Falls and Swan Lakes (trail requires good hiking skills).

Castle Flats Cabin (P-10) -- On edge of mud flats of
Castle River in Duncan Canal, 30 minutes by air, 30 miles
by boat from Petersburg. 15’ tide required for plane, 13’
for boat, or 2-mile hike in mud. Water available from
small creek west of cabin. Black bear, waterfowl, grouse.
Steelhead in May and June, trout May to October, excel-
lent silver salmon in August. Boat provided and secured in
front of cabin. Please return and secure to prevent tide
from carrying it away. 1 mile trail to Castle River and
Castle River cabin.

Castle River Cabin (P-11) -- At mouth of Castle River in
Duncan Canal, 30 minutes by air (must walk from Castle
Flats cabin), 30 miles by boat from Petersburg. 16’ tide
required for boat directly to cabin. 1-mile trail from
Castle Flats cabin. Water available from Castle River.
Black bear, waterfowl, grouse. Steel- head in May and
June, trout May to October, excellent silver salmon in
August. 1/2 mile trail to boat on extensive river system.
Please secure boat to tie-up to prevent current from
sweeping it over rocks.

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|) Deboer Lake Cabin (P-1)--On the mainland above
Thomas Bay at west end of lake (elev. 1,420’), 30
minutes by air from Petersburg. Fog and high winds can
prevent scheduled flights for pickups, sometimes for
several days. Water available from lake, which may
remain frozen until early July. Area is subject to October
snowfall. Goats and ptarmigan, Fair rainbow trout fishing
all summer. Hiking, climbing, and scenery excellent July
through September.

Devil's Elbow Cabin (P-9)--On the east side of Kuiu
Island at west end of Rocky Pass, 40 minutes by air, 66
miles by boat from Petersburg, 26 miles by boat from
Kake. 16’ tiderequired for plane, or 1/2 mile walk.
Water available from catchment in small creek 1/4 mile
north of cabin. Grouse and excellent waterfowl hunting.
Silver salmon in August and September. Interesting rock
formations at low tide. Canoe/kayak opportunities in
Rocky Pass.

| Harvey Lake Cabin (P-13)--On Woewodski Island at the

/ west end of Harvey Lake (elev. 100’), 30 minutes by air,

| 21 miles by boat (plus an easy 1-mile trail from saltwater)

| from Petersburg. Water available from Harvey Lake.

| Grouse. Cutthroat trout June to September, silver salmon
at the saltwater end of the trail in August. Sand-filled
bulkhead and picnic grills, small beach and swimming
area by cabin. Usually ice-free May to November. Old
mining activity in area.

' Kadake Bay Cabin (P-8)--On northeast Kuiu Island at the
mouth of Kadake Creek, 50 minutes by air from Peters-
burg (planes land at mouth of bay; requires 2-mile hike on
mud), 13 miles by boat from Kake. 19.5’ tide required or
2-mile walk In mud. Water available from Kadake Creek.
Grouse, waterfowl, excellent black bear. Silver salmon in

' August, pink salmon mid-July to mid-August, steelhead in
May and June, trout (excellent) May to October. Photo
Opportunities.

Kah Sheets Bay Cabin (P-20)--On the south end of
Kupreanof|sland at the mouth of Kah Sheets Creek, 30
minutes by air, 24 miles by boat from Petersburg. 14’ tide
required for plane or boat, or 1/2-mile walk in mud.
Water available from Kah Sheets Creek. Black bear, water
fowl, grouse. Red salmon in July, silver salmon in August
and September, pink salmon in August, steelhead in May
and June, trout May to September. 2 3/4-mile trail to Kah
Sheets Bay and Kah Sheets Bay cabin.

Petersburg Lake Cabin (P-7)--On Kupreanof Island near
the south end of Petersburg Lake (elev. 103’), within
Petersburg Creek-Duncan Salt Chuck Wilderness, 30
minutes by air, 4 miles by boat (plus a 6 1/2 mile trail) or
1/2 mile by boat (plus a 11-1/2 mile trail) from Petersburg.
15’ tide required for boat via 6 1/2 mile trail. Water
available from Petersburg Lake. Usually ice free April
through November. Grouse. Trout (May to October), ice
fishing in winter; red salmon (July), silver salmon (August
and September), pink salmon (mid-July to mid- August)
steelhead (May and June) at saltwater end of trail. Cross-
country skiing. Trail to Portage Bay and Duncan Salt
Chuck.

Portage Bay Cabin (P-25) -- On the eastern shore of
Portage Bay on Kupreanof Island, due east of Stop Island,
30 minutes by air, 25 miles by boat from Petersburg.
Water available from creek 100’ south of cabin. Black
bear, waterfowl, grouse. Silver salmon (August and Sep-
tember), pink salmon (August), steelhead (May and June),
trout (May to October) at Portage Creek (1 mile from
cabin). Halibut at mouth of bay. Access to logging roads.

Ravens Roost Cabin (P-22) -- On Mitkof Island on the
mountain behind Petersburg airport, 3 miles by helicopter
only, 3.9 miles by trail from near the orange and white
tank south of the airport. Middle section of trail is very
steep, then flattens along ridge top. Allow 3 hours for
ascent. Water available from catchment, muskeg pools,
melted snow. Grouse. Hiking, snowshoeing/cross-country
skiing. Scenery excellent all year. Wood provided but
recommend bringing some dry kindling.

Salt Chuck East Cabin (P-4) -- On Kupreanof Island on
the east side of the Duncan Canal Salt Chuck, within
Petersburg Creek-Duncan Salt Chuck Wilderness, 30
minutes by air, 40 miles by boat from Petersburg. 14’
tide required to clear rocks in rapids south of the Salt
Chuck. Navigable only at high slack tide (3/4 hour
before and after high tide - tides are 1 hour later than
published times). Water available from small creek near
cabin. Black bear, waterfowl, and grouse. Silver salmon
(August and September), steel- head (May), and trout
(excellent June to September). Trail to Portage Bay and
Petersburg Lake.

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Salt Chuck West Cabin (P-3) -- On Kupreanof Island on
west side of Duncan Canal Salt Chuck in a small cove
north of lower tide flat, within Petersburg Creek-Duncan
Salt Chuck Wilderness, 30 minutes by air, 40 miles by
boat from Petersburg. 17’ tide required to cabin or 1/2
mile walk in mud. Navigable only at high slack tide
(3/4 hour before and after high tide - tides are 1 hour
later than published times). Water available from small
creek near cabin. Black bear, waterfowl, grouse. Silver
salmon (August and September), steelhead (May), trout
(excellent June to September). Old mining activity in
area, remains of trestle roadway behind cabin to Towers
Arm.

Spurt Cove Cabin (P-24) -- On the north side of Thomas
Bay, 30 minutes by air, 18 miles by boat from Petersburg.
Some floatplanes will not enter the bay at any tide.
Water available from smail stream near cabin. Deer, goat,
waterfowl, grouse. King salmon trolling May and June in
Thomas Bay, halibut at mouth of bay.

Swan Lake Cabin (P-16) -- On mainland above Thomas
Bay, east end of lake (elev. 1,514’), 30 minutes by air from
Petersburg. Fog and high winds can prevent
scheduled flights in or pickups, sometimes for several
days. Take extra food and supplies. Lake may remain
frozen until early July and is subject to October snowfall
and icing. Water available from small creek near cabin.
Goats, rainbow trout (excellent fishing in Swan and Falls
Lake (elev. 1,157’), 2-mile trail). Hiking; scenery; photo
opportunities; rock, ice, glacier climbing. Cascade Creek
trail (need good hiking skills) from west end of lake (north
side of creek) to Falls Lake (2 miles), Thomas Bay (4
miles), and Cascade Creek cabin (5 miles). Must use
boat to reach trail. Take care approaching the lake outlet (it
might carry the boat over the falls.) Tie boat securely.

Wrangell Ranger

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General Cabin Stove

Cabin Name Code # Location Type Capacity Type Boat
Anan Bay W-20 . Mainland A-frame 7 © oil no
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Berg Bay W-15 Mainland A-frame 7 oil no
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Binkley W-9 = Mainland Hunter 6 oil no! ip.

Slough tideflats i
Eagle Lake W-22__ Mainland Hunter 4 wood yes
Garnet W-12 Stikine River A-frame 7 wood no

Ledge tideflats

Gut Island #1 W-8 — Stikine River Hunter 6 oil no
2 a'tideflats. 8. ee
Gut Island #2 W-24 Stikine River Hunter 4 oil no
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Harding River _W-28 Bradfield Canal Hunter 6 oil no

Koknuk W-10 Stikine River Pan- 4 oil no
tideflats Abode
Little Dry W-7 Stikine River Modified 7 wood no
Island tideflats A-frame
Mallard W-23 Mainland Modified 7 wood no
Slough saltwater A-frame i
Marten Lake W-17 Mainland Pan-abode 4 wood yes
Mount Flemer W-6_ Stikine River A-frame 7 oil no
Mount Rynda__ W-5_Stikine River A-frame 7 oil no
Sergief Island W-11 Stikine River Pan- 4 oil no
tideflats Abode
Shakes W- 1. Stikine River Pan- 4 oil no
Slough #1 Abode
Shakes W- 2 Stikine River A-frame 7 oil no
Slough #2
Steamer Bay W-14 Etolin Island A-frame 5 oil no
saltwater
Twin Lakes W-3 Stikine River A-frame 7 oil no |
Virginia Lake ~~ W-13 Mainland Pan- 4 oll yes
Abode

Typical fishing seasons are listed for various species in the

following cabin descriptions. Individuals must check current
fish and game regulations to verify open seasons and sex, size, »
and bag limits.

District

Activities
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Anan Bay Cabin (W-20) -- On mainland in Anan Bay, 50
minutes by air, 31 miles by boat from Wrangell. 25’
mooring float. Water available from creek 30 yards behind
cabin. Closed to black bear hunting. King salmon (May to
July), silver salmon (August and September), pink salmon
(July to mid-August), steelhead (April to June), trout (May
to September), crab, halibut. Observation- photography
of black bear, eagles, seals (July and August). 1 mile trail
from cabin to bear observatory. CAUTION: Bears also
use this trail.

Berg Bay Cabin (W-15) -- On the mainland, east side of
Blake Channel, near mouth of Aaron Creek, 50 minutes by
air, 22 miles by boat from Wrangell. 25’ mooring float.
Water available from small stream next to cabin. Moose,
goat, brown and black bear, waterfowl (Aaron Creek
tideflats), grouse, ptarmigan. Silver salmon (August and
September), pink salmon (mid-July to mid-August), crab.
1/3 mile traii to beginning of tideflats, 4 mile unmaintained
trail up Berg Creek.

Binkley Slough Cabin (W-9) -- On south side of Farm
Island on Stikine River tideflats, in the Stikine- LeConte
Wilderness, 12 miles by boat from Wrangell, 9 miles from
boat ramp on south end of Mitkof Island. 15’ tide
required. Water available from catchment - small pool.
Moose, waterfowl, ptarmigan. Wildflowers prominent in
May and June, birdwatching during spring and fall
migrations.

Eagle Lake Cabin (W-22) -- On the mainland above
Bradfield Canal (elev. 340'), 70 minutes by air from
Wrangell. Water available from stream next to cabin.
Goat, brown and black bear. Trout (May to September).

Garnet Ledge Cabin (W-12) -- On the mainland at the
mouth of Stikine River, south of Point Rothsay, 8 miles by
boat from Wrangell. 15° tide required. Water available
from stream behind cabin. Alaska's second largest
concentration of eagles during April eulachon run. Garnet
outcropping on private land. For information on collecting
garnets, write: Wrangell Museum or Boy Scouts of
America, Box 510, Juneau, AK 99802.

Gut Island #1 Cabin (W-8) -- On western tip of Farm
Island on Stikine River tideflats, in the Stikine- LeConte
Wilderness, 30 minutes by air, 12 miles by boat from
Wrangell, 7 miles from boat ramp on south end of Mitkof
Island. 17’ tide required for plane, 15’ for boat, with
short walk to cabin. Water available from catchment.
Waterfowl and ptarmigan.

Gut Island #2 Cabin (W-24) -- All information same as
that listed for Gut Island #1 cabin.

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| Harding River Cabin (W-28) -- On the mainland at mouth
' of Harding River, north side of Bradfield Canal, 1 hour by
air, 40 miles by boat from Wrangell. Water available from

Harding River. Waterfowl (at head of Bradfield Canal),
brown and black bear. Silver salmon (August and Sept.),
steelhead (April to June), trout (May to Sept.), crab.
Seals and eagles year round. Tyee hydroelectric project
at head of Bradfield Canal.

Koknuk Cabin (W-10) --On west side of Sergief Island on
Stikine River tideflats, in the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness,
10 miles by boat from Wrangell, 8 miles from boat ramp
on south end of Mitkof Island. 16’ tide required. Water
available from catchment. Moose, waterfowl, ptarmigan.

Little Dry Island Cabin (W-7) --On south side of Little Dry
Island on Stikine River tideflats, in the Stikine- LeConte
Wilderness, 30 minutes by air, 12 miles by boat from
Wrangell, 7 miles from boat ramp on south end of Mitkof
Island. 17° tide required for plane, 15’ for boat with
short walk to cabin. Water available from catchment.

| Waterfowl, ptarmigan.

Mallard Slough Cabin (W-23) --On the mainland between
LeConte Bay and North Arm of Stikine River, in the
Stikine-LeConte Wilderness, 30 minutes by air from
Wrangell or Petersburg, 22 miles by boat from Wrangell,
20 miles from Petersburg. 16’ tide for plane, 14’ for boat
with short walk to the cabin. Water available at stream
next to cabin. Moose, waterfowl, ptarmigan. LeConte Bay
and Glacier within boating or hiking distance. Icebergs at
mouth of bay and along Horn Cliffs. Be careful near ice-
bergs as they drift and can roll over. Wildflowers and
Alaska cotton in June and July. 1/2 mile trail toward
LeConte Bay. Kayaking.

Marten Lake Cabin (W-17) -- On the mainland above
Blake Channel and Bradfield Canal (elev. 178’), 1 hour by
air from Wrangell. Usually ice free May to November.
Water available from lake or stream near cabin. Goat,
brown and black bear. Trout (May to Sept.) in Marten and
Clay Lakes. Sandy beach area in front of cabin unless
lake water high.

Mount Flemer Cabin (W-6) -- At mouth of Red Slough on
south shore of Stikine River, near Canadian border, in the
Stikine-LeConte Wilderness, 55 minutes by air, 32 miles
by boat from Wrangell. 14° tide required for boat to
cross Stikine River tideflats. Water available from small
Stream 30 yards from cabin. Moose (need boat to get to
them). Scenery, photo opportunities. If coming from
Canada, check in with U.S. Customs in Wrangell.

Mount Rynda Cabin (W-5) -- On south side of Stikine
River at Andrew Creek-Andrew Slough confluence, in the
Stikine LeConte Wilderness, 40 minutes by air, 18 miles
by boat from Wrangell. (cont'd)

(Mount Rynda Cabin cont'd)

Entrance to Andrew Creek becomes blocked at lower
river levels. 14’ tide required for boat to cross Stikine
River tideflats. Water available from small creek 20
yards from cabin. Moose (need boat for best access).
Silver salmon (August and Sept.), pink salmon (July and
August), trout (June to Sept.). Seals and eagles. Scenery,
photo opportunities.

Sergief Island Cabin (W-11) -- On north side of Sergief
Island on Stikine River tideflats, in the Stikine- LeConte
Wilderness, 30 minutes by air, 10 miles by boat from
Wrangell. 17’ tide required for plane, 15’ for boat plus
short walk. Water available from catchment. Moose,
waterfowl, ptarmigan.

Shakes Slough #1 Cabin (W-1) --On north side of. Stikine
River at mouth of Shakes Slough, in the Stikine- LeConte
Wilderness, 50 minutes by air, 25 miles by boat from
Wrangell. 14’ tide required for boat to cross Stikine
River tideflats. Water available from Shakes Slough.
Moose, goat, brown and black bear, ptarmigan. Trout
from June to September (need boat). Shakes Lake/
Glacier 3 miles north of cabin (need boat) - wildlife,
scenery, photo opportunities. Chief Shakes Hot Springs
on Hot Springs Slough off Ketili Slough (access depends
on river level).

Shakes Slough #2 Cabin (W-2) -- All information same as
that listed for Shakes Slough #1 cabin.

Steamer Bay Cabin (W-14) -- On northwest corner of
Etolin Island on the east side of Steamer Bay, 45 minutes
by air, 27 miles by boat from Wrangell. Water available
from catchment. Black bear, deer. King salmon (May to
July), silver salmon (August and Sept.), trout (May to
Sept. in Porcupine Creek), halibut, crab, clams, abalone.
Porpoises, whales, marine life, and beach- combing.

Twin Lakes Cabin (W-3) -- On North Arm of Stikine River
at mouth of Twin Lakes Slough, in the Stikine-LeConte
Wilderness, 45 minutes by air, 18 miles by boat from
Wrangell. 14’ tide required for boat to cross Stikine
River tideflats. Water available from the lake or slough.
Moose, ptarmigan. Silver salmon (August and Sept.) pink
salmon (mid-July to mid-August), trout (May to Sept.) in
North Arm Creek. Swimming and water- skiing on nearby
Twin Lakes. Warm springs on north side of first lake.
Portage opportunity (see Stikine River Canoe/Kayak Trails
brochure).

Virginia Lake Cabin (W-13) -- On the mainland at the
east end of the lake (elev. 105’), 30 minutes by air from
Wrangell. Water available from the lake. Grouse, moose.
Trophy cutthroat fishing opportunity (May to Sept.).
Surrounding mountains contain old and new mining
activity. Portage opportunity between lake and saltwater.

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Recreation Cabin Permit Application

Permits for the use of recreation cabins in the
National Forests of Alaska are issued on either a
first-come first-served basis or by drawing. Permits may
be obtained in person or by mail. Your signature on the
maintenance agreement will allow us to use the permit fee
to maintain cabins. Submit the application and signed
agreement with your payment up to 190 days in advance
of intended use. If more than one application is received
for a given cabin, a drawing will be held to determine the
permittee. Payments will be returned to all unsuccessful
applicants. Confirmed reservations may be made 179
days in advance of intended use. All permittees must be
at least 18 years old. To limit misunderstandings due to
lack of direct communication, applications should note the
name of the intended cabin user.

The rate for occupancy is $15 per night. Please
make a check or postal money order payable to USDA
Forest Service.

To be eligible for a refund or change, a written
request must be received by the issuing office at least 10
days before the first day of scheduled cabin use. The
original permit must accompany the request. One
change in cabin reserved and/or reservations dates may
be granted if requested by the above-stated 10-day
period. The original permit must also accompany this
request. Changes in permittee name can be made at any
time by the original permittee in person, or by sending a
statement signed by the original permittee authorizing the
change.

Several cabins are located on lakes that may remain
frozen until late spring or early summer. Cabin users are
encouraged to call the nearest Forest Service office prior
to their arrival for more current conditions.

Refunds are not made if inclement weather conditions
prevent you from reaching the cabin; frozen lakes,
snow-covered trails, and other acts of nature are beyond
Forest Service control.

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Application

Name of user:

Number in party:

Mailing address:

Desired Cabin/Desired Date

First choice:
to 19
trom (data) (ate)
Second choice:
from (date) to (data) 19
Third choice:
too -————_ 19
from (date) (date)

May we substitute another cabin if none of your choices
are available? ( )Yes ( ) No

Maintenance Agreement

Recreational Cabin Permits are issued under provisions of
the Granger-Thye Act which requires the permitee to
assist in cabin maintenance. The fee is $15 per night.

The permittee hereby requests and the Forest Service
agrees to perform cabin maintenance under the Act of
April 24, 1950 (16 U.S.C. 572), to the limit of
deposited funds.

Signature of permitee:

Date:
Amount enclosed: $ for night(s)

Collection Officer:

Permit number issued:
This is NOT a permit

USDA policy does not permit discrimination because of
race, color, national origin, sex or religion. Any person
who believes he or she has been discriminated against in
any USDA-related activity should write to the Secretary of
Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250

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Be aware that you are traveling in “bear country."
The publication "Bears and You" available at Forest
Service offices, provides information about how to best
avoid bears or otherwise protect yourself from them.
Bears are unpredictable and dangerous.

The PACK IT IN - PACK IT OUT concept relies on
forest users to eliminate litter and to help reduce the cost
of disposing of garbage by having each party take care of
their own trash. On-site garbage pits at cabins were
discontinued because bears foraged through the litter and,
as aresult, clean-up and proper maintenance became
very expensive. Also, if distracted while foraging, the
bears could become a hazard. Cabin users are
requested to store and transport their noncombustible
trash home. Forest visitors should bring litter bags to
PACK OUT their trash.