Samsing Cove Cabin
Open — Open year-round, weather permitting. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. The facility receives minimal maintenance. Visitors must bring #1 diesel fuel for the oil stove and pack out all garbage.
Small Craft Advisory issued March 1 at 4:04AM AKST until March 2 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to Cape Suckling out 100 NM Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height. .TODAY...NW wind 10 kt becoming NE 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 ft. Snow. Rain in the afternoon. .TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Snow and rain. .MON...S wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. .MON NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain. .TUE...E wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. .WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. .THU...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
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 February 28 at 3:09PM AKST until March 1 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to Cape Suckling out 100 NM Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height. .TONIGHT...SW wind 30 kt becoming NW in the evening, then diminishing to 15 kt late. Seas 13 ft subsiding to 9 ft late. Rain and snow early in the evening. .SUN...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft. Snow. Rain in the afternoon. .SUN NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. Snow and rain. .MON...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. .MON NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain. .TUE...E wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. .WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. .THU...S wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
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
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Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
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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
Samsing Cove Cabin sits within a small protected cove off Sitka Sound on Baranof Island, surrounded by hemlock and spruce forest along a rocky shoreline. The two-story log cabin was built in 1991 by S&S General Contractors and replaced an earlier cabin from 1941. At low tide, a small gravel beach emerges for beachcombing, while high tide provides protected waters ideal for novice kayakers. On clear days, mountain peaks above Sitka are visible through the trees and islands to the north. The cabin measures 24 by 30 feet and accommodates up to 15 people. Two separate open sleeping lofts reached by a single stairway each contain a double plywood bunk and ample floor space. Downstairs sleeping includes two sets of single bunks over double bunks. The cabin is equipped with an oil stove for heat, two large tables with benches, and cooking counters with open shelving. An outhouse toilet is located near the cabin. A mooring buoy is available for boat anchorage on a first-come, first-served basis. The Sitka Sound area offers abundant wildlife viewing opportunities including orca and humpback whales, puffins, sea otters, and sea lions. Brown bears frequent the area. Recreational activities include saltwater fishing, kayaking, photography, and beachcombing. This remote site is accessible year-round, weather permitting, by boat only, approximately 20 minutes from Sitka. Visitors must bring all supplies including sleeping bags, cooking equipment, food, and #1 diesel fuel for the oil stove.
Directions
Located 5.5 miles south of Sitka on the shore of Samsing Cove off Sitka Sound on Baranof Island. Access is by boat only, approximately 20 minutes from Sitka. Consult local tide tables before departing. Refer to USGS topographic maps Port Alexander D-5 and D-4.
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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 | $65 |
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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