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.
Winter Storm Warning issued March 1 at 6:52AM AKST until March 2 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...ANOTHER ROUND OF SNOWFALL EXPECTED SUNDAY FOR CENTRAL PANHANDLE... The active weather pattern continues through Sunday as remnants of yesterday's storm continues to dissipate. Split flow will develop as an incoming front stalls across the central panhandle, with cold strong northerly outflow winds developing across the northern inner channels and warmer southerly winds across the southern panhandle. This sets the stage for portions of the central and southern panhandle to see moderate to heavy snowfall by Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening as another surge of moisture pushes into the area. A transition to a rain snow mix is expected through Monday morning with a transition to rain by Monday afternoon as temperatures increase. Main forecast challenge is potential for temperatures to warm up quicker than expected through Sunday night and into Monday morning with the front moving further north, limiting snowfall accumulations. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches. * WHERE...Petersburg Borough. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An approaching system from the south will bring heavier snowfall through Sunday and persist into Monday morning. Snow will gradually transition to a rain snow mix through Monday morning, eventually all rain by Monday 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…
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 REGIONPursuant to Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart B, Section261. so (a) (b), the following is prohibited on National Forest Developmentroads…
Eulachon Fishery Closure Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District
EULACHON FISHERY CLOSED IN FEDERAL WATERS OF DISTRICT ONE EXCEPT BY FEDERALLY QUALIFIED USERS IN THE UNUK RIVER DRAINAGEThis emergency Special Action closes Eulachon harvest in Federal public waters draining into District 1, except by federally qualified users in the Unuk River drainage.
Beaver Falls Prohibitions Thorne Bay Ranger District
The following acts are prohibited in the Tongass National Forest within the Thorne Bay Ranger District: Being on, going into, or using any part of the boardwalk trail leading to the Beaver Falls karst viewing areas, Forest Service Trails 54776, 54776A, and 54776B.
Anan Wildlife Observatory Forest Order Wrangell Ranger District
To provide for public safety and resource protection, the following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System lands described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Use Restriction Area”).PROHIBITIONSA. Going into, being upon, entering, or…
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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