Yakutat / Tongass National Forest

Eagle Cabin

Open — Open year-round for reservations. Peak season rates apply May 1 through September 30; non-peak rates October 1 through April 30.

About

Eagle Cabin, formerly known as Middle Situk North Cabin, sits on the east bank of the Situk River about 8 air miles east of Yakutat in Tongass National Forest. The cabin is surrounded by old-growth forest consisting of spruce, hemlock, and cottonwood with a blueberry understory. While the river is nearby, it is not visible from the cabin itself. Access to the cabin is via multiple routes: a 3-mile hiking trail from Nine Mile Bridge on Forest Highway 10, by boat (3.2 miles downriver from Nine Mile Bridge or 9.6 miles upriver from Situk Landing), or by wheeled aircraft to the Forest Service-maintained airstrip located about 300 feet from the cabin. The airstrip is 1,800 feet long and 50 feet wide. The trail is relatively flat but can flood, has numerous root wads making walking moderately difficult, and fords the Old Situk River. The Situk River is renowned for outstanding fishing opportunities, including rainbow trout, Dolly Varden, steelhead, and all five species of Pacific salmon (sockeye, pink, king, coho, and chum). Moose hunting in the area can be very good. The river is suitable for inflatable rafts, kayaks, and canoes, though it can be dangerous for inexperienced boaters. Large populations of moose and brown bears inhabit the area, and bald eagles, ravens, and gulls are commonly seen. The nearby Raven Cabin is also located in this area.

Directions

Located 8 air miles east of Yakutat on the east bank of Situk River. From Nine Mile Bridge on Forest Highway 10, hike the 3-mile trail or boat 3.2 miles downriver (1.5 hour float). The cabin is 9.6 miles upriver from Situk Landing at the terminus of Lost River Road. The Forest Service-maintained airstrip is about 300 feet from the cabin and is 1,800 feet long and 50 feet wide.

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