Appleton Cove Cabin
Open year-round and currently accepting reservations at $50/night. Maintenance closures scheduled for June 22-23, August 31-September 1, and October 26-27, 2026. Winter access may be limited when the cove freezes.
Cube Cove Road Closure Forest Order Admiralty Island National Monument
The order is necessary to ensure public health and safety. As part ofan aquatic restoration project, explosive material will be transported and staged along themainline road before being deployed at multiple sites throughout the Lake Kathleen and PeanutLake drainages. The closure is intended to…
Back Loop Bridge Trailhead Emergency Closure Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area JRD
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a) & (b), the following acts are prohibited on the Tongass National Forest, Juneau Ranger District as depicted on the map attached as Attachment 1.This order will be rescinded no later than July 25, 2026. For the protection of public health and safety due to…
Auke Recreation Area Forest Order Occupancy and Use Prohibitions Juneau Ranger District
Occupancy and Use Prohibitions TONGASS NATIONAL FORESTJuneau Ranger District Order No. 10-05-33-26-08PROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited within the Auke Recreation Area, the Lena Beach Recreation Area, and Skaters Cabin.1.…
About
Appleton Cove Cabin sits on the flat shoreline of Appleton Cove amid tall, dense hemlock-spruce forest on Baranof Island, with views of surrounding hills and mountains. Originally built in 1992 by Forest Service crews for field housing during logging operations, the cabin became available for recreation after logging ceased. The one-room cabin features three single-wide bunks, one double-wide bunk, a table with benches, cooking counter, and an oil stove for heating. Visitors must be fully self-sufficient. The cabin has no electricity, no potable water, and no mattresses. Water is available from a stream behind the cabin but must be treated. Guests need to bring sleeping bags, cooking gear, food, toilet paper, #1 diesel fuel for the oil stove, a lantern, garbage bags, and fire extinguisher. A pit toilet is located on site. The area offers excellent recreational opportunities including saltwater fishing for Dolly Varden, pink, chum, and coho salmon. Seasonal deer hunting, hiking, mountain biking, and marine wildlife viewing are also popular activities. A system of isolated logging roads near the cabin allows for hiking and OHV riding, though these roads are not connected directly to the cabin.
Directions
Located on Baranof Island in Appleton Cove of Rodman Bay off Peril Strait, approximately 50 boat miles or 30 air miles north of Sitka. Access from Sitka takes 25 minutes by float plane or 2 hours by boat. Winter temperatures can occasionally freeze the cove, preventing access during those times.
Location
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 | $50 |
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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