Harvey Lake Cabin
Closed — Listed as open year-round but currently closed to reservations. In fall, winter, and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surfaces preventing float plane landings.
Winter Storm Warning issued March 1 at 2:45PM AKST until March 2 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...MULTIPLE ROUNDS OF SNOWFALL EXPECTED THROUGH EARLY WEEK... The active weather pattern continues with split flow developing as an incoming front stalls across the central panhandle, with cold strong northerly outflow winds across the northern inner channels and warmer southerly winds across the southern panhandle. Portions of the central and southern panhandle will see moderate to heavy snowfall through Sunday evening as another surge of moisture pushes into the area. A transition to a rain snow mix is expected through Monday morning for the southern panhandle up to Sumner Strait. Main forecast challenge is potential for temperatures to warm up quicker than expected through Sunday night and into Monday morning with the front moving further north, limiting snowfall accumulations. Another system will bring more accumulating snow to the panhandle Monday night into Tuesday night. The track of this follow up feature could lead to significant swings in snow accumulations from Frederick Sound northward to the Icy Strait corridor. * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Petersburg Borough. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall is expected Sunday night into Monday morning. Snow will gradually transition to a rain snow mix through Monday morning. More snow is expected Tuesday, however rising snow levels are expected to begin limiting accumulations.
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…
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 Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a) & (b), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails located within and/or administered by the…
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 REGIONPursuant to Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart B, Section261. so (a) (b), the following is prohibited on National Forest Developmentroads…
Eulachon Fishery Closure Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District
EULACHON FISHERY CLOSED IN FEDERAL WATERS OF DISTRICT ONE EXCEPT BY FEDERALLY QUALIFIED USERS IN THE UNUK RIVER DRAINAGEThis emergency Special Action closes Eulachon harvest in Federal public waters draining into District 1, except by federally qualified users in the Unuk River drainage.
Beaver Falls Prohibitions Thorne Bay Ranger District
The following acts are prohibited in the Tongass National Forest within the Thorne Bay Ranger District: Being on, going into, or using any part of the boardwalk trail leading to the Beaver Falls karst viewing areas, Forest Service Trails 54776, 54776A, and 54776B.
Anan Wildlife Observatory Forest Order Wrangell Ranger District
To provide for public safety and resource protection, the following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System lands described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Use Restriction Area”).PROHIBITIONSA. Going into, being upon, entering, or…
About
Harvey Lake Cabin sits on the west end of Harvey Lake on Woewodski Island at an elevation of 100 feet, surrounded by forested hills in the Tongass National Forest. The A-frame cabin features two single wooden bunks, a sleeping loft for additional guests, a wood stove for heat, and a large deck with lake views. The cabin is accessible by float plane (18 miles from Petersburg) or by boat (21 miles) followed by a half-mile hike along the Harvey Lake Trail, which follows Harvey Creek from saltwater to the lake. The cabin includes an outhouse with pit toilet and a rowboat with oars for lake exploration. Firewood is generally provided but not guaranteed. Guests must bring sleeping bags, cook stove, cooking gear, food, and all other supplies, and pack out all trash. The lake offers fishing for cutthroat trout, and coho salmon can be found near Harvey Creek's mouth in early fall. The area features a sandy beach, picnic site, and swimming area. Woewodski Island has a rich mining history, and the surrounding area is home to black bears, deer, moose, grouse, and waterfowl. The Harvey Lake Trail trailhead can be difficult to locate; look for red and white markers on the beach east of a small islet and south of private cabins. In fall, winter, and early spring, frozen lake surfaces may prevent float plane access.
Directions
By float plane: 18 miles from Petersburg. By boat: 21 miles from Petersburg to trailhead, then a half-mile hike to the cabin. Look for red and white diamond-shaped marker at trailhead on beach, east of a small islet and south of private cabins. Best boat mooring is 50 yards south of marker. Boats will go dry at low tide unless anchored in the hole south of the trailhead. In fall, winter, and early spring, frozen lake surfaces may prevent float plane access.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 - $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 772-3871 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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