Samsing Cove Cabin
Open year-round, weather permitting. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Winter maintenance is not performed, and visitors should be prepared for extended stays due to poor weather conditions. Access is by boat only from Sitka.
Small Craft Advisory issued October 27 at 5:41AM AKDT until October 28 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...Seas 6 to 9 ft. * WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM, Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM and Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM. * WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Small Craft Advisory issued October 27 at 4:07AM AKDT until October 28 at 5:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to Cape Suckling out 100 NM Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height. .TODAY...N wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. .TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. .WED...N wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. .WED NIGHT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. .THU...N wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. .FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. .SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Small Craft Advisory issued October 26 at 3:25PM AKDT until October 27 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to Cape Suckling out 100 NM Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height. .TONIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. .TUE...N wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. .TUE NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. .WED...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. .WED NIGHT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. .THU...Light winds. Seas 4 ft. .FRI...S wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. .SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
About
Samsing Cove Cabin sits within a small protected cove off Sitka Sound, surrounded by hemlock and spruce forest on a gently rising slope above a rocky shoreline. The two-story log cabin was built in 1991 by local volunteers and contractors, replacing an original 1941 cabin built by the Forest Service and U.S. Navy. At low tide, a small gravel beach appears for beachcombing, while high tide creates calm waters suitable for novice kayakers. The cabin measures approximately 24 by 30 feet and sleeps up to 15 people. Interior amenities include plywood bunks on both levels, two large tables with benches, cooking counters with open shelving, and an oil stove for heat. Visitors must bring #1 diesel fuel oil for heating, which can consume five gallons in the first 24 hours and two to five gallons daily thereafter depending on weather. A pit toilet is located outside, and a mooring buoy is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Sitka Sound area offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities including orca whales, humpback whales, puffins, sea otters, and sea lions. Brown bears frequent the area, so proper food storage and bear awareness are essential. Recreational activities include saltwater fishing, kayaking, photography, and beachcombing. Water from a nearby inlet stream must be treated before use; bringing your own drinking water is recommended.
Directions
Located on Baranof Island 5.5 miles south of Sitka, just east of Cape Burunof. Access by boat only, approximately 20 minutes from Sitka. Consult local tide tables before departure. Refer to USGS topographic maps Port Alexander D-5 and D-4 for geographic features.
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 | $65 |
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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