Little Dry Island Cabin

About

Little Dry Island Cabin sits on a low rock outcrop on the south side of Little Dry Island, surrounded by the expansive tidal flats and spruce-hemlock forests of the Stikine River Delta. Located within the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness, this remote A-frame cabin offers exceptional views of the delta and the town of Wrangell in the distance. The area is a major stopover for migratory waterfowl and shorebirds during spring and fall, making it a premier destination for bird watching. The 16-by-16 cabin was built in 1980 and features two single bunks (one with a trundle bed), a second-floor loft, a wood stove, table with benches, and an attached wooden cooler box for food storage. An outhouse is provided. Water is available from a catchment system but should be treated; bringing your own water is recommended. Guests must supply their own firewood, sleeping gear, cooking equipment, food, and other necessities. Access to the cabin requires careful tide planning. Shallow draft boats need at least a 15-foot tide, while float planes require a 17-foot tide. The cabin is 12 miles by air or water from Wrangell, or 7 miles from the boat ramp on the south side of Mitkof Island. Popular activities include kayaking and canoeing the surrounding waters at high tide, wildlife viewing, and waterfowl hunting in fall with proper permits.

Directions

Located on the south side of Little Dry Island on the Stikine River delta, 12 miles by air or boat from Wrangell, or 7 miles from the boat ramp on the south side of Mitkof Island. Access is via slough off Dry Strait; the correct slough may be difficult to determine. A 15-foot tide is required for shallow draft boats, 17-foot tide for float planes, plus a short walk to the cabin.