Piper Island Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations, weather permitting. Facility receives minimal maintenance; visitors should pack out all garbage and report problems to Sitka Ranger District at 907-747-6671.
From Recreation.gov
Be advised this facility will receive minimal maintenance this year. Use clean #1 diesel for the oil stove to limit problems with operation. Please help us maintain this site for all to enjoy by packing out all garbage and leaving it cleaner than you found it. Report problems to the Sitka Ranger District: 907-747-6671.
Small Craft Advisory issued December 29 at 3:45PM AKST until December 30 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height. .TONIGHT...SE wind to 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers. Snow showers late. .TUE...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers. .TUE NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers and snow showers. .WED...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers. .WED NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain showers with snow showers. .THU...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .FRI...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. .SAT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.
Small Craft Advisory issued December 29 at 3:32PM AKST until December 30 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height. .TONIGHT...SE wind to 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers. Snow showers late. .TUE...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers. .TUE NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers and snow showers. .WED...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers. .WED NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain showers with snow showers. .THU...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .FRI...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. .SAT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.
About
Piper Island Cabin is a remote 16' x 16' modified A-frame cabin located on a small island within Fish Bay on the northwest coast of Baranof Island, 30 miles north of Sitka, Alaska. Built in 1994 by volunteers from the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station and local Sitka volunteers, the cabin features a large skylight over the dining area and an open sleeping loft accessed by a vertical ladder. The cabin accommodates up to 7 people and includes an oil stove for heating. A mooring buoy is available for boat anchorage. The cabin sits just inside the forest fringe of Piper Island, overlooking a sandy beach within Schulze Cove on the north side of Fish Bay. This is a truly remote location accessible only by boat (1.5 hours from Sitka) or floatplane (20 minutes from Sitka). Visitors must be completely self-sufficient and bring all amenities, including clean #1 diesel fuel for the oil stove. Recreational opportunities include beachcombing along the sandy beach, wildlife viewing, saltwater fishing, crabbing, and seasonal deer hunting. Brown bears frequent the area, so proper food storage and bear safety practices are essential. The cabin is available year-round, weather permitting, and requires reservations through Recreation.gov.
Directions
Located on Piper Island in Fish Bay on Baranof Island, 30 miles north of Sitka. Accessible only by floatplane (20 minutes from Sitka) or boat (1.5 hours from Sitka). Consult local tide tables before departure. Refer to USGS topographic map Sitka B-5 for geographic features.
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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 | $55 |
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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