Davidof Lake Cabin
Open for reservations. The cabin is accessible early June through October. Winter access (October through May) may be limited or impossible due to frozen lake surfaces preventing float plane landing.
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.
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 11:29AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to start later today 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. 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 gulf coast seeing wind gusts up to around 45 mph. Check back for more updates through the weekend.
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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
Davidof Lake Cabin offers wilderness solitude in the South Baranof Wilderness Area of Tongass National Forest. This 16x16-foot A-frame cabin sits on the north shore of Davidof Lake at 650 feet elevation, nestled almost 100 feet inside a spruce and hemlock forest with no view of the lake. The cabin sleeps eight with a sleeping loft accessed by vertical ladder and two double plywood bunks on the main level. The cabin is furnished with a wood stove for heat, axe or splitting maul, table and benches, cooking counter, broom, and outhouse. A heavy square-bowed skiff with oars is provided for lake access. Visitors must bring sleeping bags, pads, cooking stove, cookware, food, toilet paper, lantern, garbage bags, fire extinguisher, rain gear, boots, and Coast Guard-approved PFDs. Lake water is available but requires treatment; bringing your own water is recommended. All trash must be packed out. Recreation includes fishing for Dolly Varden (mid-July through September) and rainbow trout, deer hunting, berry picking among the blueberry and huckleberry bushes, and photography. The unmaintained 1.2-mile Davidof Lake Trail connects to Plotnikof Lake and Cabin. Brown bear frequent the area.
Directions
Located 40 air miles southeast of Sitka on south-central Baranof Island within the South Baranof Wilderness Area. Access is by float plane only, approximately 35 minutes from Sitka. Helicopter access is prohibited in the wilderness area. For geographic features, refer to USGS topographic map Port Alexander C-3.
Location
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 | $45 |
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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