Ravens Roost Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations. Peak season rates apply May 1 through September 30, non-peak rates apply October 1 through April 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
Ravens Roost Cabin is a custom-built alpine cabin located at 1,745 feet elevation on Mitkof Island in southeast Alaska's Tongass National Forest. It is the only Forest Service cabin accessible by trail from Petersburg. The cabin sits atop a mountain above Petersburg Airport, surrounded by flat muskeg terrain with steep mountain slopes beyond, offering scenic views of the Wrangell Narrows and Kupreanof Island to the west. The 16x20-foot cabin features wooden bunks on the main floor, a sleeping loft, a covered deck, and a table and benches. It was designed with door access through the loft to accommodate periods of deep winter snow. An outhouse with a pit toilet is located nearby. The cabin can be reached via the Raven Trail, a steep 4.2-mile hike with 1,800 feet of elevation gain starting from the water towers behind the airport, or by helicopter (3 miles). The area is popular year-round for cross-country skiing, telemark skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling in winter, while summer brings wildflowers and berry picking opportunities. Wildlife including eagles, moose, deer, porcupines, and black bears can be spotted in the area. A winter ski trail south of the cabin links to Twin Creeks Road. Fresh water must be sourced from nearby ponds, muskeg pools, or melted snow and treated before consumption.
Directions
Located atop a mountain above Petersburg Airport on Mitkof Island. Access via the Raven Trail, a steep 4.2-mile hike with 1,800 feet of elevation gain starting from the water towers behind the airport. Allow 3 hours for ascent. Alternatively, access by helicopter (3 miles). Refer to USGS topographic maps Petersburg D3 and C3.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $35 |
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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