Appleton Cove Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations at $50 per night. Accessible by float plane or boat from Sitka, weather permitting. Occasional winter freezing may temporarily prevent access.
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 proc
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
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 REGION
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.
Special Weather Statement issued February 8 at 1:57PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
After a series of shortwaves that brought rain and gusty winds over the past few days, a stronger front will approach southeast Alaska from the west on Tuesday. South to southeast winds will increase through the day Tuesday. Confidence is increasing for windy conditions with strong gusts Tuesday night into Wednesday morning as the front pushes west to east across southeast Alaska. Gales with storm force gusts will be possible ahead and along the frontal passage, especially along north-south oriented channels and along the coastal waters. A period of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible with the frontal passage, but with the progressive nature of the front, flooding is not expected at this time. Another gale to potentially storm force low will quickly lift northeast into the Gulf and looks to push across southeast Alaska sometime later Wednesday into Thursday, bringing another round of strong gusty winds and moderate to heavy rainfall. Further details on the high wind and flooding potential for this system will be honed in on in the coming days. Looking further ahead, a cooling trend is favored to commence in the wake of these passing systems by late work week into the weekend. Snow levels will begin to lower and a colder outflow wind pattern could set up by late weekend. This could result in a return of snow for some coastal communities, especially across northern southeast Alaska. Further details on the pattern change and snow potential will be honed as the weekend approaches.
About
Appleton Cove Cabin was constructed in 1992 by Forest Service crews for field housing during logging operations and later transitioned to recreational use. This rustic 16' x 24' Pan Abode style cabin sits on the flat shoreline of Appleton Cove amid dense hemlock-spruce forest, facing south with views of surrounding hills and mountains. Located 30 air miles or 50 boat miles north of Sitka on Baranof Island, the cabin is accessible year-round by float plane or boat, weather permitting, though winter temperatures can occasionally freeze the cove. The cabin accommodates up to 5 people with 3 single-wide bunks and 1 double-wide bunk. Amenities include a table with benches, cooking counter, and an oil stove (use clean #1 diesel fuel). A pit toilet is located outside, and visitors must bring their own water as potable water is not available on-site. The cabin receives minimal maintenance, so guests are encouraged to pack out all garbage and leave the site cleaner than found. Appleton Cove offers excellent opportunities for saltwater fishing (Dolly Varden, pink, chum, and coho salmon), seasonal deer hunting, and marine wildlife viewing. A system of isolated logging roads near the cabin provides hiking, mountain biking, and off-highway vehicle opportunities, though these roads are not connected directly to the cabin and require caution due to rugged conditions.
Directions
Located on Baranof Island in Appleton Cove of Rodman Bay off Peril Strait, 30 air miles or 50 boat miles north of Sitka. Access by float plane (25 minutes) or boat (2 hours) from Sitka. Refer to USGS topographic map Sitka B-4.
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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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