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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Special Weather Statement issued February 8 at 1:57PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

February 8th, 1:57 PM — 4:00 PM

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

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.