Samsing Cove Cabin
Open — Open year-round, weather permitting. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. The facility receives minimal maintenance. Visitors must bring #1 diesel fuel for the oil stove and pack out all garbage.
From Recreation.gov
Be advised this facility will receive minimal maintenance this year. Use clean #1 diesel for the oil stove to limit problems with operation. Please help us maintain this site for all to enjoy by packing out all garbage and leaving it cleaner than you found it. Report problems to the Sitka Ranger District: 907-747-6671.
Gale Warning issued March 30 at 10:53AM AKDT until March 31 at 6:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. * 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 4 AM AKDT Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 6 AM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Small Craft Advisory issued March 30 at 10:53AM AKDT until March 31 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. * 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...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 4 AM AKDT Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 4 AM to 6 AM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Gale Warning issued March 30 at 2:54AM AKDT until March 31 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...S wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain and snow. .TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt increasing to 35 kt late. Seas 9 ft building to 14 ft late. Rain. .TUE...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 20 ft. Rain showers in the morning, then rain in the afternoon. .TUE NIGHT...E gale to 40 kt. Seas 19 ft. .WED...N wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft. .THU...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. .FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
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…
Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
R-10 SUPPLEMENT 7700-96-1 7730EFFECTIVE 5/17/96 Page 10 of 117731.14 - EXHIBIT 01ORDER NO. R-10-96-01FOREST DEVELOPMENT ROADS AND TRAILSALASKA REGIONPursuant to Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart B, Section261. so (a) (b), the following is prohibited on National Forest Developmentroads…
Eulachon Fishery Closure Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District
EULACHON FISHERY CLOSED IN FEDERAL WATERS OF DISTRICT ONE EXCEPT BY FEDERALLY QUALIFIED USERS IN THE UNUK RIVER DRAINAGEThis emergency Special Action closes Eulachon harvest in Federal public waters draining into District 1, except by federally qualified users in the Unuk River drainage.
Beaver Falls Prohibitions Thorne Bay Ranger District
The following acts are prohibited in the Tongass National Forest within the Thorne Bay Ranger District: Being on, going into, or using any part of the boardwalk trail leading to the Beaver Falls karst viewing areas, Forest Service Trails 54776, 54776A, and 54776B.
Anan Wildlife Observatory Forest Order Wrangell Ranger District
To provide for public safety and resource protection, the following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System lands described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Use Restriction Area”).PROHIBITIONSA. Going into, being upon, entering, or…
About
Samsing Cove Cabin sits within a small protected cove off Sitka Sound on Baranof Island, surrounded by hemlock and spruce forest along a rocky shoreline. The two-story log cabin was built in 1991 by S&S General Contractors and replaced an earlier cabin from 1941. At low tide, a small gravel beach emerges for beachcombing, while high tide provides protected waters ideal for novice kayakers. On clear days, mountain peaks above Sitka are visible through the trees and islands to the north. The cabin measures 24 by 30 feet and accommodates up to 15 people. Two separate open sleeping lofts reached by a single stairway each contain a double plywood bunk and ample floor space. Downstairs sleeping includes two sets of single bunks over double bunks. The cabin is equipped with an oil stove for heat, two large tables with benches, and cooking counters with open shelving. An outhouse toilet is located near the cabin. A mooring buoy is available for boat anchorage on a first-come, first-served basis. The Sitka Sound area offers abundant wildlife viewing opportunities including orca and humpback whales, puffins, sea otters, and sea lions. Brown bears frequent the area. Recreational activities include saltwater fishing, kayaking, photography, and beachcombing. This remote site is accessible year-round, weather permitting, by boat only, approximately 20 minutes from Sitka. Visitors must bring all supplies including sleeping bags, cooking equipment, food, and #1 diesel fuel for the oil stove.
Directions
Located 5.5 miles south of Sitka on the shore of Samsing Cove off Sitka Sound on Baranof Island. Access is by boat only, approximately 20 minutes from Sitka. Consult local tide tables before departing. Refer to USGS topographic maps Port Alexander D-5 and D-4.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| 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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