Sergief Island Cabin

About

Sergief Island Cabin offers a unique wilderness experience on the Stikine River tidal flats, distinct from the typical rainforest settings of Southeast Alaska. Built in 1962, this Pan Abode-style cabin sits between tidal grass flats and a spruce-hemlock forest, with a small stream flowing about 75 feet away. The surrounding area features grass, shrubs, willow, alder, and prominent wildflowers in May and June. The cabin sleeps up to four on two single and two double bunks, and includes a wooden table with benches, an oil space heater, broom, and a wooden cooler box on the covered front porch. Guests must bring their own #1 stove oil for heating, as well as sleeping bags, cooking stove, lanterns, cookware, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, and drinking water. A rain catchment bucket may be available but water treatment is required. The Stikine River tidal flats are a major stopover for waterfowl and shorebirds during spring and fall migrations, making this cabin excellent for birding and fall waterfowl hunting. Brown and black bears, bald eagles, hawks, and moose inhabit the area. Kayaking and canoeing are popular during high tide. This is a remote wilderness location with no cell service, and weather can cause extended access delays.

Directions

The cabin is on the northwest side of Sergief Island on the Stikine River delta. Access is approximately 10 miles from Wrangell or 10 miles from the boat ramp at Banana Point on the south end of Mitkof Island. Accessible by shallow draft boat or float plane. A tide of 17-18 feet or higher is required. Helicopter access is prohibited in designated wilderness.