USFS - Tongass National Forest Recreation Cabins
Wrangell Ranger District

Anan Bay Cabin (W-20)

• Location: Mainland in Anan Bay.
• Access: 28 miles by air and 31 miles by boat from Wrangell.
• Tide: 25 ft. mooring float, in front of cabin for cabin permittees only.
• Unapproved Water Source: Creek 30 yards behind cabin.
• Fish/Wildlife: King salmon (July to mid-August), silver salmon (August & September), pink salmon (July to mid-August), steelhead (April to June), trout (May to September), crab, halibut. Closed to bear hunting. Observation/photography of black and brown bear, eagles, seals (July and August). 1 mile trail from cabin to wildlife observatory. Bears also use this trail.
• Seasonal Use: N.A.
• Topo Map: USGS Bradfield Canal A-6

Anan Lake Cabin (W-21)

• Location: On mainland at the south end of Anan Lake (elev. 231 ft.).
• Access: 31 miles by air from Wrangell.
• Tide: N.A.
• Unapproved Water Source: Water available from lake; generally ice-free May - October.
• Fish/Wildlife: Black & brown bear. Trout (May to September), silver salmon (September) in the lake.
• Seasonal Use: N.A.
• Topo Map: USGS Bradfield Canal A-6

Berg Bay Cabin (W-15)

• Location: Mainland east side of Blake Channel, near mouth of Aaron Creek.
• Access: 15 miles by air and 22 miles by boat from Wrangell.
• Tide: 25 ft. mooring float, in front of cabin for permittees only.
• Unapproved Water Source: Small stream next to cabin.
• Fish/Wildlife: Silver salmon (August & September), pink salmon (mid-July to mid-August), crab. Moose, goat, brown and black bear, waterfowl (Aaron Creek tideflats), 1/3 mile surfaced trail from cabin to tideflats, 4 mile primitive trail to Berg Creek.
• Seasonal Use: N.A.
• Topo Map: USGS Bradfield Canal B-6

Binkley Slough Cabin (W-9)

• Location: South side of Farm Island on Stikine River tideflats, in the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness.
• Access: 12 miles by boat from Wrangell, 9 miles from boat ramp on south end of Mitkof Island.
• Tide: 16 ft. tide required.
• Unapproved Water Source: Water available from catchment - small pool.
• Fish/Wildlife: Moose, waterfowl. Wildflowers prominent in May and June, major stopover during spring and fall bird migrations.
• Seasonal Use: N.A.
• Topo Map: USGS Petersburg C-2

Eagle Lake Cabin (W-22)

• Location: Mainland above Bradfield Canal (elev. 340 ft.)
• Access: 44 miles by air from Wrangell.
• Tide: N.A.
• Unapproved Water Source: Stream next to cabin.
• Fish/Wildlife: Brown and black bear. Trout (May to September).
• Seasonal Use: Usually ice free May to November
• Topo Map: USGS Bradfield Canal A-5

Frosty Bay Cabin (W-16)

• Location: On mainland east of Deer Island.
• Access: 32 miles by air or 36 miles by boat from Wrangell. 25 ft. mooring float anchored in front of cabin for cabin permittees only.
• Tide: N.A.
• Unapproved Water Source: Small stream next to cabin.
• Fish/Wildlife: Black & brown bear, deer. King salmon, silver salmon, pink salmon, crab, halibut.
• Special Feature: 600 foot surfaced trail from cabin to FS road system.
• Seasonal Use: N.A.
• Topo Map: USGS Bradfield Canal A-6

Garnet Ledge Cabin (W-12)

• Location: Mainland at mouth of Stikine River, south of Point Rothsay.
• Access: 8 miles by boat from Wrangell.
• Tide: 15 ft. tide required.
• Unapproved Water Source: Stream behind cabin.
• Fish/Wildlife: Alaska's second largest concentration of eagles during April eulachon run at the mouth of Stikine River. Garnet outcropping on private land. For information on collecting garnets, write: Wrangell Museum, Box 1050, Wrangell, AK 99929 or Boy Scouts of America, Box 510, Juneau, AK. 99802.
• Seasonal Use: N.A.
• Topo Map: USGS Petersburg C-2

Gut Island #1 Cabin (W-8)

• Location: On Gut Island adjacent to the western tip of Farm Island on Stikine River tideflats, in the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness.
• Access: 11 miles by air and 12 miles by boat from Wrangell, 7 miles from boat ramp on south end of Mitkof Island.
• Tide: 17 ft. tide required for plane, 15 ft. for boat plus short walk to cabin.
• Unapproved Water Source: Catchment.
• Fish/Wildlife: Waterfowl. Wildflowers prominent in May & June; major stopover during spring & fall bird migration.
• Seasonal Use: N.A.
• Topo Map: USGS Petersbury C-2

Gut Island #2 Cabin (W-24)

• Location: On Gut Island, adjacent to the western tip of Farm Island on Stikine River tideflats, in the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness.
• Access: 11 miles by air and 12 miles by boat from Wrangell, 7 miles from boat ramp on south end of Mitkof Island.
• Tide: 17 ft. tide required for plane, 15 ft. for boat plus short walk to cabin.
• Unapproved Water Source: Catchment.
• Fish/Wildlife: Waterfowl. Wildflowers prominent in May & June; major stopover during spring & fall bird migration.
• Seasonal Use: N.A.
• Topo Map: USGS Petersbury C-2

Harding River Cabin (W-28)

• Location: Mainland at mouth of Harding River, north side of Bradfield Canal.
• Access: 31 miles by air and 40 miles by boat from Wrangell.
• Tide: N.A.
• Unapproved Water Source: Harding River.
• Fish/Wildlife: Waterfowl (at head of Bradfield Canal), brown and black bear. Silver salmon (August and September), steelhead (April to June), trout (May to September), crab. Seals and eagles year round. Tyee hydroelectric project located at head of Bradfield Canal.
• Seasonal Use: N.A.
• Topo Map: USGS Bradfield Canal A-5

Koknuk Cabin (W-10)

• Location: West side of Sergief Island on Stikine River tideflats, in the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness.
• Access: 10 miles by boat from Wrangell, 8 miles from boat ramp on south end of Mitkof Island.
• Tide: 16 ft. tide required with a short walk to cabin.
• Unapproved Water Source: Catchment.
• Fish/Wildlife: Moose and waterfowl. Wildflowers prominent in May & June; major stopover during spring & fall bird migration.
• Seasonal Use: N.A.
• Topo Map: USGS Petersburg C-2

Little Dry Island Cabin (W-7)

• Location: South side of Little Dry Island on Stikine River tideflats, in the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness.
• Access: 12 miles by air and 12 miles by boat from Wrangell, 7 miles from boat ramp on south end of Mitkof Island.
• Tide: 17 ft. tide required for plane, 15 ft. for boat.
• Unapproved Water Source: Catchment.
• Fish/Wildlife: Waterfowl, moose, wildflowers prominent in May & June; major stopover during spring & fall bird migration.
• Seasonal Use: N.A.
• Topo Map: USGS Petersburg C-2

Mallard Slough Cabin (W-23)

• Location: Mainland between LeConte Bay and North Arm of Stikine River, in the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness.
• Access: 18 miles by air from Wrangell or Petersburg, 22 miles by boat from Wrangell, 20 miles from Petersburg.
• Tide: 16 ft. tide required for plane, 14 ft. for boat.
• Unapproved Water Source: Stream next to cabin.
• Fish/Wildlife: Moose, waterfowl, black & brown bear. Wildflowers and Alaska cotton in June and July. LeConte Bay and Glacier within boating or hiking distance. Icebergs at mouth of bay and along Horn Cliffs. Be careful near icebergs as they drift and can roll over. 1/2 mile trail from cabin through forest to grassflats. Primitive trail continues 2.2 miles across grassflats to LeConte Bay. Kayaking opportunties exist in LeConte Bay. Major stopover during spring & fall bird migrations.
• Seasonal Use: N.A.
• Topo Map: USGS Petersburg C-2 and Petersburg D-2

Marten Lake Cabin (W-17)

• Location: Mainland above Blake Channel and Bradfield Canal (elev. 178 ft.).
• Access: 25 miles by air from Wrangell.
• Tide: N.A.
• Unapproved Water Source: Lake or stream near cabin.
• Fish/Wildlife: Goat, brown and black bear. Trout (May to September) in Marten and Clay Lakes. Sandy beach area in front of cabin unless lake water is high.
• Seasonal Use: N.A.
• Topo Map: USGS Bradfield Canal B-6

Mount Flemer Cabin (W-6)

• Location: Mouth of Red Slough on south shore of Stikine River, near Canadian border, in the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness.
• Access: 22 miles by air and 32 miles by boat from Wrangell.
• Tide: 14 ft. tide required for boat to cross Stikine River tideflats.
• Unapproved Water Source: Small stream 30 yards from cabin.
• Fish/Wildlife: Moose (need boat for best access). Scenery, photo opportunities. If coming from Canada, check in with U.S. Customs in Wrangell.
• Seasonal Use: N.A.
• Topo Map: USGS Bradfield Canal C-6

Mount Rynda Cabin (W-5)

• Location: South side of Stikine River at Andrew Creek-Andrew Slough confluence, in the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness.
• Access: 15 miles by air and 18 miles by boat from Wrangell.
• Tide: Entrance to Andrew Creek becomes blocked at lower river levels. 14 ft. tide required for boat to cross Stikine River tideflats.
• Unapproved Water Source: Small stream 20 yards from cabin.
• Fish/Wildlife: Moose (need boat for best access). Silver salmon (August and September), pink salmon (July and August), trout (June to September). Seals and eagles. Scenery, photo opportunities.
• Seasonal Use: N.A.
• Topo Map: USGS Petersburg C-1

Sergief Island Cabin (W-11)

• Location: North side of Sergief Island on Stikine River tideflats, in the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness.
• Access: 9 miles by air and 10 miles by boat from Wrangell.
• Tide: 17 ft. tide required for plane, 16 ft. required for boat plus short walk.
• Unapproved Water Source: Catchment.
• Fish/Wildlife: Moose, waterfowl. Wildflowers prominent in May & June; major stopover during spring & fall bird migration.
• Seasonal Use: N.A.
• Topo Map: USGS Petersburg C-2

Shakes Slough #1 Cabin (W-1)

• Location: North side of Stikine River at mouth of Shakes Slough, in the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness.
• Access: 20 miles by air and 25 miles by boat from Wrangell.
• Tide: 14 ft. tide required for boat to cross Stikine River tideflats.
• Unapproved Water Source: Shakes Slough.
• Fish/Wildlife: Moose, goat, brown and black bear. Trout from June to September (need boat to access streams). 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).
• Seasonal Use: N.A.
• Topo Map: USGS Petersburg C-1

Shakes Slough #2 Cabin (W-2)

• Location: North side of Stikine River at mouth of Shakes Slough, in the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness.
• Access: 20 miles by air and 25 miles by boat from Wrangell.
• Tide: 14 ft. tide required for boat to cross Stikine River tideflats. Low river level may cause short walk to cabin from Shakes Slough #1 tie-up.
• Unapproved Water Source: Shakes Slough.
• Fish/Wildlife: Moose, goat, brown and black bear. Trout from June to September (need boat to access streams). 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).
• Seasonal Use: N.A.
• Topo Map: N.A.

Steamer Bay Cabin (W-14)

• Location: Northwest corner of Etolin Island on the east side of Steamer Bay.
• Access: 25 miles by air and 27 miles by boat from Wrangell.
• Tide: N.A.
• Unapproved Water Source: Water available from small creek 300 feet from cabin.
• Fish/Wildlife: Black bear, deer, elk. King salmon (May to July), silver salmon (August and September), trout (May to September in Porcupine Creek), halibut, crab, clams, abalone. Porpoises, whales, marine life, and beach combing.
• Seasonal Use: N.A.
• Topo Map: USGS Petersburg A-3

Twin Lakes Cabin (W-3)

• Location: North arm of Stikine River at mouth of Twin Lakes Slough, in the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness.
• Access: 16 miles by air and 18 miles by boat from Wrangell.
• Tide: 14 ft. tide required for boat to cross Stikine River tideflats.
• Unapproved Water Source: Lake or slough.
• Fish/Wildlife: Moose, goat, black & brown bear, silver salmon (August and September), pink salmon (mid-July to mid-August), trout (May to September in North Arm Creek). Swimming and waterskiing on nearby Twin Lakes. Boat access to lakes becomes blocked at low river levels. Trail between cabin and picnic site on south shore of lake.
• Seasonal Use: N.A.
• Topo Map: USGS Petersburg C-1

Virginia Lake Cabin (W-13)

• Location: Mainland at the east end of the lake (elev. 105 ft.).
• Access: 10 miles by air from Wrangell.
• Tide: N.A.
• Unapproved Water Source: Lake.
• Fish/Wildlife: Moose, black & brown bear. Cutthroat fishing opportunity (May to October). Surrounding mountains contain old and new mining activity. Portage opportunity between lake and saltwater or Mill Creek Trail.
• Seasonal Use: N.A.
• Topo Map: USGS Petersburg B-1