Anan Bay Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations. Accessible by float plane or boat. Strict bear activity regulations enforced June 15 to September 15, including no dogs, no off-trail travel, and no camping outside the cabin. During peak season, July 5 to August 25, observatory access restricted to 8am to 6pm.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 1 at 2:45PM AKST until March 2 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...MULTIPLE ROUNDS OF SNOWFALL EXPECTED THROUGH EARLY WEEK... The active weather pattern continues with split flow developing as an incoming front stalls across the central panhandle, with cold strong northerly outflow winds across the northern inner channels and warmer southerly winds across the southern panhandle. Portions of the central and southern panhandle will see moderate to heavy snowfall through Sunday evening as another surge of moisture pushes into the area. A transition to a rain snow mix is expected through Monday morning for the southern panhandle up to Sumner Strait. Main forecast challenge is potential for temperatures to warm up quicker than expected through Sunday night and into Monday morning with the front moving further north, limiting snowfall accumulations. Another system will bring more accumulating snow to the panhandle Monday night into Tuesday night. The track of this follow up feature could lead to significant swings in snow accumulations from Frederick Sound northward to the Icy Strait corridor. * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 5 inches. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island and City and Borough of Wrangell. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snowfall totals will remain on the northern side of Prince of Wales Island and upper elevations near Wrangell. Heaviest snowfall rates are expected Sunday afternoon through Sunday night. Snow ratios will decrease through Sunday night as warm air pushes northward with a transition to a mixed precipitation through late Monday morning.
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
Anan Bay Cabin is a remote wilderness cabin located on the mainland of Southeast Alaska, 27 miles from Wrangell. The cabin sits on a gentle slope overlooking Anan Bay in the Tongass National Forest, surrounded by rainforest of Sitka spruce, western hemlock, and scattered cedar. The cabin was rebuilt in 2024 after the previous structure was destroyed by a fallen tree in 2023. This 16' x 20' cabin with loft is constructed from Western Red Cedar and includes 2 single bunks, a table, benches, and an oil heater. The cabin's primary attraction is its proximity to Anan Wildlife Observatory, reached via a 1-mile trail from the cabin. During peak viewing season in July and August, visitors can observe black and brown bears fishing for salmon in Anan Creek, along with bald eagles, harbor seals, and various gulls. Forest Service interpreters are on-site during peak season to provide information on bear safety and trail conditions. Four observatory permits are held daily for cabin users and must be purchased at the trailhead. Access is by float plane or boat only. A 40-foot mooring float is anchored in the bay, available to both cabin users and the general public, with a maximum vessel length of 30 feet and 30-inch draft. Fishing opportunities include steelhead in April and May, cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden, and pink salmon in July and August at the trailhead, plus saltwater salmon and halibut fishing in the bay. Strict regulations are enforced June 15 to September 15 to minimize bear conflicts, including no off-trail travel, no dogs, no camping outside the cabin, and no outdoor fires year-round.
Directions
Located on the mainland at Anan Bay, across Ernest Sound from the southeast corner of Wrangell Island. Access by float plane (27 miles by air from Wrangell) or boat. A 40-foot mooring float is anchored in the bay with a maximum vessel length of 30 feet and maximum draft of 30 inches. Consult local tide reports for best arrival and departure times. Small craft needed to access shore from float.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| 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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