Gut Island 2 Cabin
Open year-round and reservable through Recreation.gov. Access is tide-dependent: boats require at least a 15-foot tide; float planes require at least 17 feet. Consult local tide tables before arrival and departure.
Small Craft Advisory issued September 19 at 6:56PM AKDT until September 20 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. * WHERE...Frederick Sound. * WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Small Craft Advisory issued September 19 at 2:48PM AKDT until September 20 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height. .TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain in the evening, then showers late. .SUN...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. .SUN NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Showers. .MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Showers. .MON NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers. .TUE...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .WED...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .THU...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.
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…
About
Gut Island 2 Cabin provides a basecamp for exploring the Stikine River tideflats, offering a different experience from the usual rainforest setting of Southeast Alaska. Built in 1967, it is the oldest of two cabins on-site, connected by a short trail to Gut Island 1 Cabin. The 12' x 14' hunter-style cabin sits on a low rock outcrop tucked into spruce and hemlock trees between the tideflats and forest. The cabin sleeps up to six with two double bunks and two single bunks. Amenities include an oil stove (requires #1 stove oil, not provided), table, benches, wooden cooler box for food storage, broom, and an outhouse. Guests must bring sleeping bags, cooking stove, lanterns, cookware, food, water, toilet paper, garbage bags, fire extinguisher, matches, and stove oil. The surrounding terrain features grass and shrubs on the tideflats with wildflowers prominent in May and June. Brown and black bears, moose, waterfowl, shorebirds, eagles, hawks, and owls frequent the area. The waters are ideal for kayak or canoe exploration during high tide, and the location is prime for waterfowl hunting in fall. Helicopter access is prohibited due to Wilderness designation.
Directions
Located on Gut Island adjacent to the western tip of Farm Island on the Stikine River delta, 12 miles north of Wrangell by float plane or shallow draft boat, or 7 miles from the boat ramp on the south end of Mitkof Island. Accessible via Middle Arm or Dry Strait; the correct slough to the cabin is difficult to determine. A short walk is required from the anchorage point to reach the cabin.
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 | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 874-2323 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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