Petersburg Lake Cabin
Open — Open year-round and available for reservations. In fall, winter, and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surfaces preventing float plane landings. Contact Petersburg Ranger District before booking during these periods.
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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.
About
Petersburg Lake Cabin offers a tranquil wilderness experience on the southeastern shores of Petersburg Lake within the Petersburg Creek-Duncan Salt Chuck Wilderness on Kupreanof Island. This pan-abode style cabin, constructed in 2003, sits in pristine old-growth spruce and hemlock forest at 103 feet elevation in a broad, glacial valley. The cabin accommodates up to 6 people with two double lower bunks and two single upper bunks, plus a table, benches, wood stove, and oil stove for heat. A rowboat and oars are provided for lake access. The cabin includes an outhouse with basket/barrel system. Firewood may be available but is not guaranteed; guests must bring their own kerosene for the oil stove. Water must be taken from the lake or creek and treated before consumption. Fishing is exceptional, with the creek offering steelhead, coho, and sockeye salmon runs, while the lake has cutthroat trout and sockeye. The area is prime black bear and bald eagle habitat, particularly during salmon spawning. Access is by float plane (9 miles from Petersburg) or by boat-trail combination that varies with tides. At high tide (15+ feet), boat 4 miles up Petersburg Creek then hike 6.5 miles. At lower tides, the hike extends to 10.3 miles from Kupreanof's boat dock. The trail is in poor condition with sections (miles 4-9.5) that are muddy, wet, poorly marked, and include beaver ponds and downed trees. In fall, winter, and early spring, frozen lake surfaces may prevent float plane access.
Directions
Accessible by float plane 9 miles from Petersburg, or by boat-trail combination dependent on tides. At high tide (15+ feet), boat 4 miles up Petersburg Creek to high tide trailhead, then hike 6.5 miles. At lower tides, start at Kupreanof's boat dock on Wrangell Narrows for a 10.3-mile hike. Consult local tide tables before trip. Refer to USGS topographic map Petersburg D4.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 772-3871 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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