Gut Island 2 Cabin

About

Gut Island 2 Cabin provides a basecamp for exploring the Stikine River tideflats, offering a different experience from the usual rainforest setting of Southeast Alaska. Built in 1967, it is the oldest of two cabins on-site, connected by a short trail to Gut Island 1 Cabin. The 12' x 14' hunter-style cabin sits on a low rock outcrop tucked into spruce and hemlock trees between the tideflats and forest. The cabin sleeps up to six with two double bunks and two single bunks. Amenities include an oil stove (requires #1 stove oil, not provided), table, benches, wooden cooler box for food storage, broom, and an outhouse. Guests must bring sleeping bags, cooking stove, lanterns, cookware, food, water, toilet paper, garbage bags, fire extinguisher, matches, and stove oil. The surrounding terrain features grass and shrubs on the tideflats with wildflowers prominent in May and June. Brown and black bears, moose, waterfowl, shorebirds, eagles, hawks, and owls frequent the area. The waters are ideal for kayak or canoe exploration during high tide, and the location is prime for waterfowl hunting in fall. Helicopter access is prohibited due to Wilderness designation.

Directions

Located on Gut Island adjacent to the western tip of Farm Island on the Stikine River delta, 12 miles north of Wrangell by float plane or shallow draft boat, or 7 miles from the boat ramp on the south end of Mitkof Island. Accessible via Middle Arm or Dry Strait; the correct slough to the cabin is difficult to determine. A short walk is required from the anchorage point to reach the cabin.