Sitka / Tongass National Forest

Lake Eva Cabin

Open — Open year-round for reservations. Lake typically frozen December through early May, preventing floatplane access. Maximum 7 consecutive nights May 1 through September 30, and 10 consecutive nights October 1 through April 30. Facility receives minimal maintenance this year.

About

Lake Eva Cabin sits within a spruce and hemlock forest overlooking 1.7-mile-long Lake Eva at 194 feet elevation on the northeast coast of Baranof Island. The accessible 12' x 14' Pan Abode style cabin accommodates up to 6 people and is equipped with wooden bunks, table, benches, cooking counter, cupboard, and an oil stove for heat. Accessible features include a boardwalk, picnic table, dock, and accessible outhouse. A skiff with oars is provided for cabin guests. The cabin offers excellent year-round fishing opportunities. Lake Eva holds cutthroat trout and Dolly Varden, with prime fishing from April to late June. The outlet stream features spring steelhead runs from April to June, sockeye salmon from mid-July to August, and coho salmon from September to October. The Lake Eva-Hanus Bay Trail stretches about a mile to saltwater and can be accessed by boat from the cabin. Access is by floatplane only, approximately 25 minutes from Sitka. The lake typically freezes from December through early May, preventing floatplane landings during winter months. This remote setting within the Tongass National Forest provides views of snow-capped peaks to the southwest. Brown bears and deer inhabit the area. The facility receives minimal maintenance, and guests must pack out all garbage and food.

Directions

Located 27 air miles northeast of Sitka on the northeast coast of Baranof Island. Access via 25-minute floatplane ride from Sitka, weather permitting. Lake typically frozen December through early May, preventing floatplane landings. Contact Sitka Convention and Visitors Bureau at (907) 747-5940 for charter information.

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