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.
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.
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Regional Order No. 10-00-00-04-01 - Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
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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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