Shakes Slough 2 Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations. The river is normally ice-free May to October. Access requires float plane (20 miles from Wrangell) or shallow draft boat (25 miles), with a minimum tide of 14 feet required to navigate the Stikine River tide flats.
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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
Shakes Slough 2 Cabin offers a wilderness retreat in the heart of the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness, located on the north shore of the Stikine River where it meets Shakes Slough. This 16' x 16' A-frame cabin features a sleeping loft, partially covered front porch, 2 single bunks (1 with trundle), wooden table and benches, and an oil space heater. The cabin is tucked into a stand of spruce trees with spectacular views of Popof Glacier, Mount Basargin, and surrounding peaks. The location makes an excellent basecamp for exploring the Stikine River by boat. Shakes Lake and Glacier are three miles north and offer excellent wildlife viewing and scenery. The Chief Shakes Hot Springs are approximately four miles upstream and can be accessed by boat via Hot Springs Slough. Cutthroat trout and Dolly Varden fishing is available from June to October. The Stikine River tide flats serve as a major stopover point for migratory shorebirds and waterfowl in spring and fall. Brown and black bears roam the area, moose are sometimes seen among willow thickets, and mountain goats can occasionally be spotted in the surrounding mountains. Guests must bring their own #1 stove oil, bedding, cook stove, lanterns, and utensils. Wilderness restrictions apply.
Directions
Located on the north shore of the Stikine River at the Shakes Slough entrance. From Wrangell, the cabin is 20 miles by float plane or 25 miles by shallow draft boat. A minimum tide depth of 14 feet is required for navigating through the Stikine River tide flats.
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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 | $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 874-2323 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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