Portage Bay Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations through Recreation.gov. Non-peak season rates apply October 1 through April 30, peak season rates May 1 through September 30.
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 proc
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
Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
R-10 SUPPLEMENT 7700-96-1 7730EFFECTIVE 5/17/96 Page 10 of 117731.14 - EXHIBIT 01ORDER NO. R-10-96-01FOREST DEVELOPMENT ROADS AND TRAILSALASKA REGION
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
Portage Bay Cabin sits on the eastern shore of Portage Bay on Kupreanof Island in the Petersburg Ranger District of Tongass National Forest, accessible only by float plane (15 miles from Petersburg) or boat (25 miles). The single-level hunter-style cabin was originally constructed as an administrative site for Forest Service timber crews and converted to public recreation use in 1987. It accommodates up to six people with four wooden bunks, a table, benches, and a clean-burning oil heater that requires No. 1 heating oil or kerosene. The cabin sits back from the rocky shore with hilly terrain to the east and flat, rolling terrain to the south and west, with Portage Mountain rising 3,577 feet in the background. The area offers excellent halibut fishing in the mouth of Portage Bay, with coho, pink salmon, steelhead, and trout available in nearby Portage Creek. Black bear, waterfowl, and grouse hunting are available per state and federal regulations. High levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning have been recorded in the area. The primitive Portage Mountain Loop Trail connects the cabin with Petersburg Lake Cabin and Salt Chuck East Cabin through Goose Cove, though the trail is especially primitive over to Petersburg Lake and seldom used due to difficulty, with sections flooded by beaver ponds. A small creek 100 feet south of the cabin provides water that must be treated or boiled; guests are encouraged to bring their own drinking water. Access by float plane or boat can only occur at certain tide stages.
Directions
Located on the eastern shore of Portage Bay on Kupreanof Island, due east of Stop Island. Access is by float plane (15 miles from Petersburg) or boat (25 miles from Petersburg). Float plane or boat access can only occur at certain stages of the tide. Refer to USGS topographic maps Petersburg D4, Petersburg D3, and Sumdum A4.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| 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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