Greentop Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations. Can be reserved on the day of arrival or up to 180 days in advance. Helicopter access is not authorized as this cabin is in a designated Wilderness area.
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
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Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
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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.
About
Greentop Cabin is a historic 2-story log cabin built in the 1940s by a fisherman on the southwest tip of Yakobi Island within the West Chichagof-Yakobi Wilderness Area. The cabin sits on relatively flat terrain near the rugged, rocky coastline and is protected from the Pacific Ocean by Greentop Harbor. This remote wilderness retreat is approximately 41 miles west of Hoonah and 67 miles northwest of Sitka, accessible only by floatplane (1 hour from Sitka or Juneau, 35 minutes from Hoonah) or boat (1 hour from Pelican). The cabin accommodates 6 people with 1 double and 3 single bunks, and includes a table, benches, cooking area, and a wood stove for heat. An outhouse is located close to the cabin. This is a primitive facility with no electricity, indoor plumbing, or cell phone coverage. Firewood is generally provided but not guaranteed. Drinking water is not available at the cabin, though water can be collected from a nearby small stream. The surrounding area offers abundant seashore life and excellent opportunities for sea kayaking and boating in numerous coves and protected bays, though care should be taken as there are uncharted rocks. Fishing for king salmon is popular. Wildlife includes brown bears, deer, and sea otters. The outside waters around Yakobi Island can be very dangerous, and visitors should be prepared for extended stays due to poor weather.
Directions
Located on the southwest tip of Yakobi Island in the northeast corner of Greentop Harbor. Accessible only by floatplane (1 hour from Sitka or Juneau, 35 minutes from Hoonah) or boat (1 hour from Pelican). Safe anchorage available but use charts and proceed slowly due to uncharted rocks. Consult local tide tables before departure. Helicopter access is not authorized.
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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 | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 945-3631 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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