Samsing Cove Cabin
Open year-round, weather permitting. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Winter maintenance is not performed, and visitors should be prepared for extended stays due to poor weather conditions. Access is by boat only from Sitka.
Gale Warning issued October 30 at 6:43PM AKDT until November 1 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected. * WHERE...Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM AKDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM Saturday to 9 AM AKDT Sunday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to noon AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Gale Warning issued October 30 at 3:29PM AKDT until October 31 at 5:00PM AKDT 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...S wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 5 ft building to 10 ft. .SAT...SE wind 35 kt. Gusts to 50 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain in the afternoon. .SAT NIGHT...SE gale to 40 kt. Gusts to 55 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain. .SUN...S gale to 35 kt. Gusts to 50 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain showers. .SUN NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 12 ft. SW swell. Rain showers. .MON...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft. .TUE...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. .WED...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 15 ft.
Gale Warning issued October 30 at 11:07AM AKDT until October 31 at 5:00PM AKDT 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. UPDATED ...GALE WARNING SATURDAY... .REST OF TODAY...S wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. .TONIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. .SAT...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain in the afternoon. .SAT NIGHT...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain. .SUN...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft. .MON...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft. .TUE...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
About
Samsing Cove Cabin sits within a small protected cove off Sitka Sound, surrounded by hemlock and spruce forest on a gently rising slope above a rocky shoreline. The two-story log cabin was built in 1991 by local volunteers and contractors, replacing an original 1941 cabin built by the Forest Service and U.S. Navy. At low tide, a small gravel beach appears for beachcombing, while high tide creates calm waters suitable for novice kayakers. The cabin measures approximately 24 by 30 feet and sleeps up to 15 people. Interior amenities include plywood bunks on both levels, two large tables with benches, cooking counters with open shelving, and an oil stove for heat. Visitors must bring #1 diesel fuel oil for heating, which can consume five gallons in the first 24 hours and two to five gallons daily thereafter depending on weather. A pit toilet is located outside, and a mooring buoy is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Sitka Sound area offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities including orca whales, humpback whales, puffins, sea otters, and sea lions. Brown bears frequent the area, so proper food storage and bear awareness are essential. Recreational activities include saltwater fishing, kayaking, photography, and beachcombing. Water from a nearby inlet stream must be treated before use; bringing your own drinking water is recommended.
Directions
Located on Baranof Island 5.5 miles south of Sitka, just east of Cape Burunof. Access by boat only, approximately 20 minutes from Sitka. Consult local tide tables before departure. Refer to USGS topographic maps Port Alexander D-5 and D-4 for geographic features.
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 | $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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