USFS - Tongass National Forest Recreation Cabins
Sitka Ranger District

Bears are common around many recreational cabins. Please do not feed the bears; it is both dangerous and illegal. Burn your trash or dispose of it so that bears are not attracted by food odors. Keep food items neat and clean. Warn bears of your presence by making noise when in dense cover.

Although the water may look clear and pure, it may still contain the microscopic organism, Giardia lamblia. Ingestion of this nasty thing causes an intestinal disorder which will surely ruin your visit to Alaska. Boil or treat all water before drinking.

Moisture, along with cold, wind and exhaustion, can cause hypothermia. Rain gear is essential in this wet climate.

For more information, contact: Sitka Ranger District, 201 Katlian, Suite 109, Sitka, Ak. 99835, (907) 747-6671.

• Location: 65 miles northwest of Sitka
• Access: Helicopter, boat or trail access.
• Cabin Style: PanAbode cabin, 4 bunks, wood stove.
• Unapproved Water Source: None near cabin - rainwater collection barrel, please boil water.
• Description: Adjacent to hot springs pool, ocean views, easy hikes.
• Fish: Silver salmon and cutthroat in creek.
• Wildlife: N.A.
• Note: Only the cabin can be reserved. The bathhouse is open to any forest visitor and is frequently used by comercial fishermen, kayakers, and campers. No overnight camping is allowed in the bathhouse.

Goulding Lake Cabin (S-02)

• Location: 60 miles northwest of Sitka
• Access: Floatplane.
• Cabin Style: A-frame cabin, bunks 6-8, wood stove.
• Unapproved Water Source: Creek or lake.
• Description: Within designated Wilderness Area. Skiff with oars provided.
• Fish: Cutthroat, steelhead and coho fishing.
• Wildlife: Deer hunting in season.

Kook Lake Cabin (S-03)

• Location: 45 miles northwest of Sitka
• Access: Floatplane.
• Cabin Style: A-frame cabin, bunks 8-10, wood stove.
• Unapproved Water Source: Stream.
• Description: Skiff with oars provided. Logging roads can be hiked.
• Fish: Cutthroat, sockeye, Dolly Varden, and coho fishing.
• Wildlife: Bear hunting in season.

East Sitkoh Lake Cabin (S-04)

• Location: 30 miles northwest of Sitka
• Access: Floatplane or boat/trail access. 4.3 mile trail from Sitkoh Bay to cabin.
• Cabin Style: PanAbode cabin, bunks 6, wood stove.
• Unapproved Water Source: Stream.
• Description: Skiff with oars provided.
• Fish: Dolly Varden, cutthroat, steelhead, pink, sockeye, and coho fishing.
• Wildlife: Deer and bear hunting in season.

West Sitkoh Lake Cabin (S-05)

• Location: 30 miles northwest of Sitka
• Access: Floatplane.
• Cabin Style: PanAbode cabin, bunks 4-6, wood stove.
• Unapproved Water Source: Stream.
• Description: Skiff with oars provided. Clearcuts and logging roads visible on both sides of lake.
• Fish: Dolly Varden, cutthroat, steelhead, pink, sockeye, and coho fishing.
• Wildlife: Deer and bear hunting in season.

Suloia Lake Cabin (S-06)

• Location: 30 miles northwest of Sitka
• Access: Floatplane.
• Cabin Style: PanAbode cabin, bunks 6, wood stove.
• Unapproved Water Source: Stream.
• Description: Within designated Wilderness Area. Skiff with oars provided.
• Fish: N.A.
• Wildlife: Deer hunting in season.

Lake Eva (Barrier Free Access) Cabin (S-07)

• Location: 27 miles northeast of Sitka
• Access: Floatplane.
• Cabin Style: PanAbode cabin, bunks 6, oil stove (uses #1 diesel fuel).
• Unapproved Water Source: Stream.
• Description: Skiff with oars provided. Deck with firepit, picnic table, fishing platform. Wood is not provided for firepit. Charcoal is suggested.
• Fish: Cutthroat, Dolly Varden, steelhead, coho, and sockeye fishing.
• Wildlife: Deer hunting in season.

Sheilikof (Seaside) Cabin (S-08)

• Location: 20 miles northwest of Sitka
• Access: Helicopter or boat/trail access.
• Cabin Style: A-frame cabin, bunks 8, wood stove.
• Unapproved Water Source: Spring 1/4 mile from cabin.
• Description: 6.8 mile trail from Mud Bay to cabin. Trails to Iris Meadows and Mud Bay. Excellent beachcombing opportunities.
• Fish: Dolly Varden and coho fishing.
• Wildlife: N.A.

Brent's Beach (seaside) Cabin (S-09)

• Location: 15 miles northwest of Sitka
• Access: Floatplane or boat. Mooring buoy for anchorage.
• Cabin Style: PanAbode cabin, bunks 4-6, wood stove.
• Unapproved Water Source: Stream.
• Description: Beachcombing, hiking, lava domes near cabin.
• Fish: N.A.
• Wildlife: Deer hunting in season.

Fred's Creek (Seaside) Cabin (S-10)

• Location: 10 miles west of Sitka
• Access: Boat or helicopter. Difficult to approach at low slack tide. No protected anchorage.
• Cabin Style: A-frame cabin, bunks 4-6, wood stove.
• Unapproved Water Source: Creek.
• Description: 6.7 mile trail to top of Mt. Edgecumbe begins behind cabin. Beachcombing, ocean views.
• Fish: N.A.
• Wildlife: N.A.

Baranof Lake Cabin (S-11)

• Location: 20 miles east of Sitka
• Access: Floatplane.
• Cabin Style: PanAbode cabin, bunks 6, wood stove.
• Unapproved Water Source: Water from inlet stream.
• Description: Skiff with oars provided.
• Fish: Cutthroat, Dolly Varden, and rainbow trout fishing.
• Wildlife: N.A.

Redoubt Lake Cabin (S-12)

• Location: 10 miles south of Sitka
• Access: Floatplane or boat/trail access.
• Cabin Style: A-frame cabin, bunks 8-10, wood stove.
• Unapproved Water Source: Stream.
• Description: Skiff with oars provided. Salmon Lake-Redoubt Lake trail (6 miles) leads from Silver Bay to cabin.
• Fish: Dolly Varden, sockeye, and coho fishing.
• Wildlife: Deer hunting in season.

Avoss Lake Cabin (S-13)

• Location: 30 miles southeast of Sitka
• Access: Floatplane.
• Cabin Style: A-frame cabin, bunks 8-10, oil stove uses #1 deisel fuel.
• Unapproved Water Source: Inlet stream.
• Description: Within designated Wilderness Area. Skiff with oars provided.
• Fish: Dolly Varden and rainbow trout fishing.
• Wildlife: Deer and goat hunting in season.

Davidof Lake Cabin (S14)

• Location: 40 miles southeast of Sitka
• Access: Floatplane.
• Cabin Style: A-frame cabin, bunks 8-10, wood stove.
• Unapproved Water Source: Lake.
• Description: Skiff with oars provided. Blueberry picking in season. 1.2 mile trail to Plotnikof Lake begins at south end of lake. Trail has not been maintained and is difficult to find.
• Fish: Dolly Varden, coho salmon and rainbow trout fishing.
• Wildlife: Deer hunting in season.

Plotnikof Lake Cabin (S-15)

• Location: 45 miles souteast of Sitka
• Access: Floatplane.
• Cabin Style: PanAbode cabin, bunks 4-6, oil stove uses #1 deisel fuel.
• Unapproved Water Source: Stream or lake.
• Description: Within designated Wilderness Area. Skiff with oars provided. 1.2 mile trail to Davidof Lake begins behind cabin. Trail has not been maintained and is difficult to find.
• Fish: Steelhead and coho fishing.
• Wildlife: Deer hunting in season.

Samsing Cove Cabin (S-16)

• Location: 5.5 miles south of Sitka
• Access: Boat.
• Cabin Style: Log cabin, bunks 10 or more, oil stove.
• Unapproved Water Source: Spring near cabin.
• Description: Ocean island view. Suitable for larger groups.
• Fish: Saltwater fishing.
• Wildlife: N.A.

Sevenfathom Bay (Seaside) Cabin (S-17)

• Location: 22 miles south of Sitka
• Access: Boat.
• Cabin Style: A-frame cabin, bunks 8, wood stove.
• Unapproved Water Source: Spring near cabin.
• Description: Close access to Wilderness Area. Hiking opportunities (no established trails).
• Fish: N.A.
• Wildlife: Deer hunting in season.

Allan Point (seaside) Cabin (S-19)

• Location: 16 miles north of Sitka
• Access: Boat.
• Cabin Style: 2-story PanAbode cabin, bunks 10 or more, wood stove.
• Unapproved Water Source: Small stream.
• Description: Ocean island view. Suitable for larger groups.
• Fish: Saltwater fishing.
• Wildlife: Deer hunting in season.

Moser Island (seaside) Cabin (S-20)

• Location: 48 miles north of Sitka
• Access: Floatplane or boat. Good anchorage with easy access.
• Cabin Style: PanAbode cabin, bunks 6, wood stove.
• Unapproved Water Source: Stream.
• Description: Seal watching opportunities.
• Fish: Coho, pink and chum salmon fishing in vicinity.
• Wildlife: Waterfowl hunting.

Appleton Cove Cabin (S-21)

• No information available.

North Beach (seaside) Cabin (S-22)

• Location: 20 miles northwest of Sitka
• Access: Helicopter or boat/trail access.
• Cabin Style: A-frame cabin, bunks 8, wood stove.
• Unapproved Water Source: At the creek crossing.
• Description: 7.5 mile trail from Mud Bay to cabin. Trails to Iris Meadows and Mud Bay. Excellent beachcombing and photography.
• Fish: Dolly Varden, coho and pink salmon fishing.
• Wildlife: N.A.

Piper Island (seaside) Cabin (S-23)

• Location: 30 miles north of Sitka within Fish Bay.
• Access: Boat.
• Cabin Style: A-frame cabin with sleeping loft, wood stove.
• Unapproved Water Source: None on Piper Island.
• Description: Fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing.
• Fish: N.A.
• Wildlife: N.A.

Last updated: October 7, 1998