Breiland Slough Cabin

Open — Open year-round with reservations available through Recreation.gov. Non-peak season rates apply October 1 through April 30.

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Winter Storm Warning issued March 1 at 6:52AM AKST until March 2 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

6:52 AM — 3:00 PM

...ANOTHER ROUND OF SNOWFALL EXPECTED SUNDAY FOR CENTRAL PANHANDLE... The active weather pattern continues through Sunday as remnants of yesterday's storm continues to dissipate. Split flow will develop as an incoming front stalls across the central panhandle, with cold strong northerly outflow winds developing across the northern inner channels and warmer southerly winds across the southern panhandle. This sets the stage for portions of the central and southern panhandle to see moderate to heavy snowfall by Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening as another surge of moisture pushes into the area. A transition to a rain snow mix is expected through Monday morning with a transition to rain by Monday afternoon as temperatures increase. 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. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches. * WHERE...Petersburg Borough. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An approaching system from the south will bring heavier snowfall through Sunday and persist into Monday morning. Snow will gradually transition to a rain snow mix through Monday morning, eventually all rain by Monday afternoon.

About

Breiland Slough Cabin sits on a small peninsula on the west side of Duncan Canal on Kupreanof Island in the Tongass National Forest. The cabin offers a gravel beach in front and grass flats behind, providing ideal waterfowl viewing opportunities. This hunter-style cabin accommodates up to 7 people with 4 single bunks, and additional space outside allows for tent camping. The cabin includes an oil heater (requiring #1 stove oil), wooden table and benches, counter space, and a covered porch. A pit-type outhouse is located nearby. Visitors must bring their own stove oil, bedding, and cooking utensils. The surrounding area features beach fringe forest and grass flats with scenic views of the Castle Islands to the north. Accessible at any tide from Petersburg via float plane (15 miles) or boat (25 miles), the location provides excellent opportunities for coho salmon fishing, dungeness crab, and shrimp harvesting. The area supports diverse wildlife including grouse, waterfowl, black bears, and marine mammals. The nearby Castle Islands, site of old underwater barite mining operations, offer additional exploration opportunities. Activities include boating, sea kayaking, berry picking, beach walking, fishing, and hunting according to state and federal regulations.

Directions

From Petersburg, the cabin is 15 miles by float plane or 25 miles by boat. Located on the west side of Duncan Canal, near Castle Islands, on Kupreanof Island. Accessible at any tide. Refer to USGS topographic maps Petersburg C4, C3, and D4.