Kennel Creek Cabin
Open — Open year-round and available for reservations. Peak season rates April 15 through November 29, non-peak rates November 30 through April 14. Road access from Hoonah may be limited during winter months; contact Hoonah Ranger District at 907-945-3631 for current road conditions before traveling.
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
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 REGION
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 5:48PM AKST until December 31 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...SNOW CONTINUES FOR THE NORTHERN PANHANDLE INTO MID WEEK... .Snowfall and periods of freezing rain continue for much of the northern half of the panhandle from Juneau and Icy Strait corridor area northward. The rain/snow line has moved southward today sitting just south of Tenakee Springs and Elfin Cove Monday evening. Snow totals have so far been around 15 to 47 inches across the northern panhandle. A low in the gulf is continuing to send surges of moisture into the panhandle with another surge expected to arrive for the northern inner channels late Monday night, bringing more renewed snowfall rates with it. Following this will be a slight decrease in snow rates Tuesday before a second wave of moisture is expected for late Tuesday night. Into Wednesday precip rates should then start to diminish. The rain/snow line will be wavering south of the Icy Strait area through this entire time period. Please stay tuned to future updates on this impactful storm. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 9 to 13 inches. * WHERE...Eastern Chichagof Island and Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult and is discouraged. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates will pick up late Monday night, diminish on Tuesday, then pick back up again Tuesday night as a series of waves moves through, though these will be weaker than previous waves.
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
About
Kennel Creek Cabin is a 16 x 22-foot milled cedar log cabin situated on the south shore of Freshwater Bay on the northeast side of Chichagof Island. The cabin features a sleeping loft, balcony, and deck with views overlooking the bay and surrounding snow-capped mountains. It accommodates up to 8 people with one single-over-double bunk on the main floor and a full sleeping loft. Inside amenities include a food preparation counter, sturdy wood table with 4 benches, and a wood stove for heat. Outside facilities include a large picnic table, fire ring, vault toilet, and firewood shelter. The cabin is backed by dense evergreen forest with Kennel Creek, an anadromous fish stream, flowing into Freshwater Bay about 200 yards away. A gravel beach in front of the cabin is suitable for landing and launching small boats, and a boat ramp and dock facility are located nearby. This area offers abundant wildlife including whales, brown bears, deer, shorebirds, and small mammals. The Bear Paw Lake Trail system is located approximately 4 miles northwest of the cabin. This is a primitive cabin with no electricity, indoor plumbing, or cell phone coverage. Visitors must bring water for drinking, cooking and cleaning, as well as mattresses, cooking gear, sleeping bags, lanterns, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, and fire starters. Firewood is not provided but can be stored in the woodshed. The main level, deck, vault toilet, and picnic table are ADA accessible. Road access from Hoonah may be limited during winter months due to conditions.
Directions
Located approximately 19 air miles southeast of Hoonah on the south shore of Freshwater Bay. Access by vehicle (27 miles via gravel road), float plane, or boat. By road, travel south from Hoonah past the airport. Where the road turns to gravel, drive 2 miles to the T intersection, turn right toward Freshwater Bay. Drive 25 miles on FS Road 8502/8508, veer left at all Y intersections. The cabin is at the end of a short access road on your left.
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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 | $55 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| wdick@fs.fed.us | |
| Phone | +1 (907) 945-3631 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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