North Beach Cabin
Open year-round, weather permitting. The cabin is not maintained during winter. A 10-foot drop-off has developed 150 feet in front of the cabin. Brown bears frequent the area.
Wind Advisory issued September 20 at 6:36AM AKDT until September 20 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts near 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Admiralty Island, Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait, City and Borough of Juneau, City and Borough of Sitka, Eastern Chichagof Island, Glacier Bay, and Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds reaching peak intensity early Sunday morning, persisting through Sunday afternoon.
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…
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 Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a) & (b), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails located within and/or administered by the…
About
North Beach Cabin offers a remote backcountry experience on the western shore of Kruzof Island in the Tongass National Forest. The A-frame cabin sits just above a sandy beach with spectacular views of cresting waves on the Gulf of Alaska's outer coast. Surrounded by hemlock and spruce forest, the area features relatively flat terrain ideal for exploration. Brown bears frequent the area. The cabin includes an oil stove for heat (bring #1 diesel fuel), table with benches, cooking counter, broom, and outhouse. A sleeping loft accessed by vertical ladder supplements the double plywood bunk bed. Visitors must bring their own sleeping bags, cooking equipment, food, toilet paper, lantern, fire extinguisher, and garbage bags. Water is available from a creek 1/3 mile from the cabin but must be treated before use; bringing your own water is recommended. Nearly 40 miles of old logging roads provide opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, and ATV riding. Fishing is fair for Dolly Varden trout, coho, and pink salmon in local streams. Note that a 10-foot drop-off has developed about 150 feet in front of the cabin.
Directions
Located 20 air miles northwest of Sitka on Kruzof Island's western shore. Access by boat (45 minutes from Sitka to Mud Bay), then 7.5-mile hike or ATV ride on old logging roads to a T at Iris Meadows. Turn right about 1/8 mile, then left on road crossing meadows. After crossing Iris Creek, continue about 1 mile to ATV trail turning left, then 1/4 mile to cabin. Also accessible by helicopter at lower tides.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| SM.FS.r10_sitka_rd@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (907) 747-6671 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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