Wrangell / Tongass National Forest / Stikine-LeConte Wilderness

Shakes Slough 1 Cabin

Open — Open year-round for reservations. River is normally ice-free May through October. Access requires a minimum tide depth of 14 feet to navigate the Stikine River tide flats.

About

Shakes Slough 1 Cabin makes an excellent basecamp for exploring the remote Stikine River area within the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness. This 12' x 14' Pan Abode cabin sits tucked in a stand of spruce trees back from the Stikine River, offering spectacular views of Popof Glacier, Mount Basargin, and nearby peaks across Shakes Slough. The cabin is equipped with 2 single bunks, 2 double bunks, a wooden table and benches, and an oil space heater that requires #1 stove oil, which is not provided. The surrounding rainforest consists of Sitka spruce and western hemlock, with cottonwood on the valley bottom. The area supports populations of brown and black bears, occasional moose among the willow thickets, and mountain goats in the surrounding mountains. The Stikine River tide flats serve as a major stopover point for migratory shorebirds and waterfowl in spring and fall. Accessible by floatplane (20 miles from Wrangell) or shallow draft boat (25 miles), the site requires careful planning as a minimum tide depth of 14 feet is necessary to navigate the Stikine River tide flats. The river is normally ice-free May through October. Nearby attractions include Shakes Lake and Glacier (3 miles north), Chief Shakes Hot Springs (4 miles upstream), and excellent fishing for cutthroat trout and Dolly Varden from June to October. Wilderness restrictions apply. Guests must bring bedding, cook stove, stove oil, lanterns, and utensils.

Directions

Located 20 miles by floatplane or 25 miles by shallow draft boat northeast from Wrangell on the north side of the Stikine River at the mouth of Shakes Slough. A minimum tide depth of 14 feet is required to navigate the Stikine River tide flats. Accessible by floatplane or boat only.

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