Beecher Pass Cabin
Open year-round for reservations. The facility will receive minimal maintenance in 2026. Firewood for the wood stove is not guaranteed. All trash and food must be packed out. Strong north winds can make anchoring difficult in front of the cabin.
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 3:04PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to continue through this evening and last through the weekend as multiple strong low pressure systems move into the northern gulf. These lows will bring multiple days of moderate to heavy rain, with around 1.5 to 3 inches of rain every 24 hours. Some areas, especially near Yakutat and along the gulf coast, could see localized areas reach around 4 inches of rain in 24 hours. Heaviest rain rates are anticipated late Saturday into Sunday with hourly rates of 0.15 to 0.3 inches possible. This heavy rain will likely cause rapid river rises along smaller rivers and streams, but no flooding is expected at this time for areas outside the flood watch. Along with this heavy rain, increased winds are highly likely across the area. Strongest winds are anticipated to occur late Saturday into Sunday with 30 to 40 kts, gusts to 50 kts across the gulf and 20 to 35 kts, gusts around 40 to 50 kts across the northern inner channels. Land winds will also increase, with areas especially along the central gulf coast seeing wind gusts up to around 45 mph. Check back for more updates through the weekend.
From Recreation.gov
Be advised this facility will receive minimal maintenance this year. If this facility has an oil stove please use clean #1 heating oil or kerosene to limit problems with operation. If this facility has a wood stove it is not guaranteed wood will be available. 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 Petersburg Ranger District: 907-772-5869.
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
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.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 772-3871 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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