Italio River Cabin
Open — Open year-round. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Access dependent on tidal conditions at the airstrip.
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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
Italio River Cabin sits on the west bank of Hooligan Creek, approximately half a mile from the Old Italio River and the Gulf of Alaska, 30 miles southeast of Yakutat. This 14x20-ft. A-frame cabin sleeps six people with two single bunks and a sleeping loft, equipped with a table, benches, broom, and oil heater. Outside amenities include a picnic table, campfire ring, pit toilet outhouse, and a 12x12-ft. meat shed. The cabin is accessed by wheeled plane on a 1,600x100-ft. tidal flat airstrip that may flood during extreme high tides or heavy rains. The surrounding terrain is relatively flat and can get very wet, with predominantly brush vegetation, scattered willow and alder thickets, and cottonwoods. The Old Italio, New Italio, and Akwe River systems provide outstanding fishing opportunities for rainbow trout, Dolly Varden, steelhead, and sockeye, pink, king, and coho salmon. Moose hunting ranges from good to excellent in the area. Visitors must bring their own drinking water, #1 stove oil for heating, sleeping bags, pads, cooking equipment, food, and other supplies. Large populations of moose and brown bears inhabit this area, with bald eagles, ravens, and gulls commonly observed. The remote location requires careful planning for weather conditions and tidal charts, as conditions can affect airstrip access and extended stays may be necessary due to poor weather.
Directions
Located 30 miles southeast of Yakutat on the west bank of Hooligan Creek. Access is by wheeled plane on a 1,600x100-ft. tidal flat airstrip. The airstrip may flood at extreme high tides or after heavy rains; consult tide charts before travel.
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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 | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 784-3359 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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