Harding River Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations at $35 per night. Access by float plane or boat only from Wrangell.
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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
Harding River Cabin sits on relatively flat land overlooking the Harding River and Bradfield Canal, 40 miles southeast of Wrangell on the mainland. This 14x16-foot hunter-style cabin accommodates up to six people with two single bunks and two double bunks, a table with benches, broom, and oil stove for heat (No. 1 oil only). The cabin does not include bedding, cooking utensils, or firewood, so guests must bring their own supplies. The surrounding rainforest is primarily Sitka spruce and western hemlock with scattered cedar, and muskeg is common in the area. The location offers exceptional fishing opportunities with cutthroat trout and Dolly Varden from May through September, steelhead in April and May, and silver and chum salmon in August and September. Bradfield Canal provides excellent crabbing, though tide charts should be consulted before any boating or crabbing excursions. Wildlife viewing is a major draw, with brown and black bears, harbor seals, and bald eagles frequently spotted around the cabin. Gray whales occasionally swim in the nearby waters, and the upper end of Bradfield Canal serves as a spring and fall stop for migratory waterfowl. The beach near the cabin slopes gradually and does not provide easy boat anchorage, so anchoring in deeper water and using a skiff or punt to reach shore is recommended. Access is by float plane or boat only, and guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety.
Directions
Located 40 miles southeast of Wrangell by boat (31 miles by air) on the north side of Bradfield Canal at the mouth of the Harding River. Accessible only by float plane or boat. The beach slopes gradually; anchoring in deeper water and using a skiff or punt to reach shore is recommended.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| 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) 874-2323 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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