Wrangell / Tongass National Forest / Stikine-LeConte Wilderness

Mount Flemer Cabin

Open — Open year-round for reservations via Recreation.gov. The Stikine River is normally ice-free from May to October. Low river levels and ice conditions can affect winter access.

About

Mount Flemer Cabin sits at the base of Mount Flemer among spruce trees on the bank of the Stikine River within the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness. The 16' x 16' A-frame cabin features a sleeping loft, partially covered front porch, two single bunks with one trundle, wooden table and benches, and an oil space heater requiring #1 stove oil (not provided). Spectacular views extend along the river toward the border, including Elbow and Whitehead Mountains and others in the Coast Range against a backdrop of steep granite rock. The cabin is located two miles downriver from the US/Canada border and is accessed by shallow draft boat 32 miles upriver from Wrangell. A tide of at least 14 feet is required to cross the Stikine River tide flats. A short boardwalk trail and staircase provides access from the river to the cabin. The surrounding rainforest consists primarily of Sitka spruce and western hemlock, with extensive cottonwood along the river's edge. Brown and black bears, moose, and mountain goats are common. The cabin is popular with paddlers on multi-day float trips of the Stikine River from Telegraph Creek, BC or the US/Canada border to Wrangell. Nearby sloughs and the Kikahe River provide fishing opportunities for cutthroat trout and Dolly Varden. The Stikine River serves as a migratory corridor for birds between interior forests and the coast. Guests must bring stove oil, bedding, cook stove, lanterns, utensils, and water treatment supplies. Wilderness restrictions apply.

Directions

Located on the south shore of the Stikine River, 2 miles downriver from the US/Canada border. Access is by shallow draft boat, 32 miles upriver from Wrangell. A tide of at least 14 feet is required to cross the tide flats. The river is normally ice-free May through October. A short boardwalk trail and staircase provides access to the cabin from the river.

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