Petersburg Borough / Tongass National Forest

Devils Elbow Cabin

Open — Open year-round for reservations. Rates are $40 per night from May 1 through September 30 and $25 per night from October 1 through April 30.

About

Devil's Elbow Cabin is a remote A-frame cabin located on a narrow isthmus on Kuiu Island in Rocky Pass along Keku Strait between Kuiu and Kupreanof Island. Named for the sharp turn in Rocky Pass, the cabin sits near tide flats that extend for several miles to the south. The location is accessible only by boat (66 miles from Petersburg or 26 miles from Kake) or float plane (44 miles from Petersburg). Tides significantly impact access; a 16-foot tide is required for direct float plane access, and lower tides may require a half-mile walk across the tide flat. The cabin features a sleeping loft, oil heater (No. 1 stove oil only), 2 double bunks, wooden table and benches, and a pit toilet. Visitors must bring their own stove oil, bedding, and cooking utensils, as well as all water. The cabin's location makes it popular with kayakers and canoeists seeking protection from inclement weather. Rocky Pass is known for its interesting geology, attracting boaters and rockhounds. Fishing opportunities include steelhead during April and May and coho salmon in August and September. Hunting is available for waterfowl, grouse, and bear during designated seasons. The area is also a major waterfowl resting area. Wildlife in the vicinity includes seals, black bears, and wolves.

Directions

40 air miles or 66 water miles from Petersburg; 26 water miles from Kake, in Rocky Pass in Keku Strait. Accessible by boat or float plane only. A 16-foot tide is required for direct float plane access; lower tides require a half-mile walk across the tide flat. Consult local tide charts before arrival.

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