Kook Lake Cabin
Open May through November, weather permitting. Floatplanes cannot land when the lake is frozen in winter. Reservations available up to 180 days in advance via Recreation.gov. Maximum stay is 7 consecutive nights May 1 through September 30, and 10 consecutive nights October 1 through April 30.
Special Weather Statement issued October 2 at 1:45PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
A stronger system is expected to move into the panhandle Saturday into Sunday, bringing periods of moderate to heavy rain. During the peak of heavier rainfall during the overnight hours, rain rates could exceed 0.15 inches per hour. Moderate to heavy rates are expected to continue for any given location for a period of around 12-18 hours before decreasing. Total rainfall accumulations for the event are expected between 1.5 - 3.0 inches, with greatest amounts in the central panhandle. Upwards of 5 inches will be possible for higher elevations. Due to the short nature of the heavier rainfall, smaller creeks and streams will rise quickly, but are not expected to flood.
Regional Order No. 10-01 - Marijuana - Simple Possession
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on the Tongass and Chugach National Forests: Possessing, storing or transporting parts of a cannabis plant, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; including and not limited to…
Regional Order No. 10-00-00-04-01 - Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
TONGASS and CHUGACH NATIONAL FORESTS Regional Office Juneau, Alaska Order No. 10-00-00-04-01REGIONAL ORDEROccupancy and Use Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a) & (b), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails located within and/or administered by the…
About
Kook Lake Cabin sits in a beautiful stand of spruce and hemlock on the west end of Kook Lake, approximately 45 miles northeast of Sitka on Chichagof Island. The remote location between Tenakee Inlet and Peril Strait offers true wilderness solitude. Access is by floatplane (30 minutes from Sitka or Juneau) or by boating to Corner Bay and hiking 7 miles on logging roads plus 0.7 miles on the Kook Lake Trail. The wood A-frame cabin measures 16x16 feet and features one double plywood bunk on the main level and an upstairs sleeping loft reached by vertical ladder. A wood stove provides heat, and the cabin includes a table with benches, cooking counter, axe, and outdoor screened cooler box. A small rowboat with oars is provided. Visitors must bring sleeping bags, cooking stove, food, water, toilet paper, garbage bags, and personal flotation devices. Cutthroat and Dolly Varden fishing is available year-round in the lake. Sockeye salmon runs occur July through August, and coho salmon from late August through early September. Brown bears frequent the area. Seasonal deer and bear hunting is available with proper permits from Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Directions
Located on the eastern shore of Chichagof Island, 45 miles northeast of Sitka. Access by floatplane (30 minutes from Sitka or Juneau), or by boat to Corner Bay followed by a 7-mile hike on Forest Road 7540 and 0.7 miles on Kook Lake Trail. Refer to USGS topographic maps Sitka C-3 and C-4.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| SM.FS.r10_sitka_rd@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (907) 747-6671 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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