Goulding Lake Cabin
Open — Accessible late May through October by floatplane only, weather permitting. The cabin is receiving minimal maintenance this year. Firewood and splitting maul may be unavailable.
Special Weather Statement issued February 8 at 1:57PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
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.
Regional Order No. 10-01 - Marijuana - Simple Possession
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 proc
Regional Order No. 10-00-00-04-01 - Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
TONGASS and CHUGACH NATIONAL FORESTS Regional Office Juneau, Alaska Order No. 10-00-00-04-01REGIONAL ORDEROccupancy and Use
Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
R-10 SUPPLEMENT 7700-96-1 7730EFFECTIVE 5/17/96 Page 10 of 117731.14 - EXHIBIT 01ORDER NO. R-10-96-01FOREST DEVELOPMENT ROADS AND TRAILSALASKA REGION
From Recreation.gov
Be advised this facility will receive minimal maintenance this year. Firewood and splitting maul may be unavailable. Plan accordingly and do not cut green trees. Please help us maintain this site for all to enjoy by packing out all garbage and leaving it cleaner than you found it. Report problems to the Sitka Ranger District: 907-747-6671.
About
Goulding Lake Cabin sits on the northwest shore of Otter Lake within the West Chichagof-Yakobi Wilderness Area on the western edge of Chichagof Island. The 16' x 16' rustic A-frame features a sleeping loft accessed by vertical ladder, plywood bunks for up to 8 people, a wood stove for heat, table with benches, and a cooking counter. The cabin is located in a flat, lightly wooded area surrounded by terrain that varies from open muskegs to densely forested steep slopes. Visitors can explore Otter Lake and Goulding Lake to the east, which are connected. No boat is provided, so guests should bring a packraft or inflatable watercraft. Fishing opportunities include cutthroat trout year-round below the falls and in the lower lake west of the cabin, Dolly Varden year-round, and seasonal steelhead and coho. Brown bears frequent the area, so proper precautions are essential. Access is by floatplane only, weather permitting, about 50 minutes from Sitka or Juneau. The remote location offers wilderness solitude with opportunities to explore nearby lakes and high alpine meadows. Visitors must bring all amenities including sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, fire starter, lantern, cookware, utensils, food, toilet paper, and garbage bags. Rubber boots and raingear are recommended.
Directions
Located on Chichagof Island 60 miles northwest of Sitka. Access is by floatplane only, approximately 50 minutes from Sitka or Juneau. Refer to USGS topographic map Sitka D-7.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| 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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