Beecher Pass Cabin

About

Beecher Pass Cabin sits on a gravel beach on the south side of Beecher Pass on the northwest shore of Woewodski Island in the Tongass National Forest. The cabin overlooks scenic Duncan Canal to the north, with forested terrain and occasional steep slopes surrounding the area. Access is exclusively by boat or float plane at any tide, with the boat route from Petersburg covering protected waters but requiring attention to channel markers at one passage. The single-level hunter-style cabin sleeps up to four people on wooden bunks and includes a wood stove for heating, table and benches, cooking counter, covered deck, two skylights, and basic tools including an axe and splitting maul. A pit outhouse is located nearby. Firewood is provided for heating only but is not guaranteed. There is no potable water; a creek 100 yards east requires boiling or treatment. The area offers good waterfowl hunting in Duncan Canal and salmon and halibut fishing, though a boat is required to access fishing areas. Wildlife in the area includes deer, martens, eagles, herons, and sea mammals. An active beaver pond sits about 200 yards behind the cabin's water source. Woewodski Island has historical mining activity from the 1930s, and current mining claims may be active nearby.

Directions

Accessible only by boat or float plane at any tide. From Petersburg: 17 miles by float plane or 20 miles by boat. The boat route from Petersburg covers protected water but includes one passage requiring attention to channel markers. The route from Wrangell crosses Sumner Strait, which can be very rough in windy weather. Boats can be anchored anywhere in front of the cabin.