Shelikof Cabin
Open — Open year-round, weather permitting. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. The facility will receive minimal maintenance this year and firewood or splitting maul may be unavailable.
Winter Storm Watch issued March 1 at 2:45PM AKST until March 4 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...MULTIPLE ROUNDS OF SNOWFALL EXPECTED THROUGH EARLY WEEK... The active weather pattern continues with split flow developing as an incoming front stalls across the central panhandle, with cold strong northerly outflow winds across the northern inner channels and warmer southerly winds across the southern panhandle. Portions of the central and southern panhandle will see moderate to heavy snowfall through Sunday evening as another surge of moisture pushes into the area. A transition to a rain snow mix is expected through Monday morning for the southern panhandle up to Sumner Strait. Main forecast challenge is potential for temperatures to warm up quicker than expected through Sunday night and into Monday morning with the front moving further north, limiting snowfall accumulations. Another system will bring more accumulating snow to the panhandle Monday night into Tuesday night. The track of this follow up feature could lead to significant swings in snow accumulations from Frederick Sound northward to the Icy Strait corridor. * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka and Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 9 AM AKST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Monday night through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and is discouraged. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the winter weather advisory, heaviest snowfall rates are expected through Sunday night. For the winter storm watch, the arctic boundary over the panhandle is expected to continue to linger around Frederick Sound Monday into Tuesday. An approaching system will bring a fresh influx of moisture and moderate to heavy snow, with a quicker transition to a rain snow mix for the outer coast depending upon the track of the low.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 1 at 2:45PM AKST until March 2 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...MULTIPLE ROUNDS OF SNOWFALL EXPECTED THROUGH EARLY WEEK... The active weather pattern continues with split flow developing as an incoming front stalls across the central panhandle, with cold strong northerly outflow winds across the northern inner channels and warmer southerly winds across the southern panhandle. Portions of the central and southern panhandle will see moderate to heavy snowfall through Sunday evening as another surge of moisture pushes into the area. A transition to a rain snow mix is expected through Monday morning for the southern panhandle up to Sumner Strait. Main forecast challenge is potential for temperatures to warm up quicker than expected through Sunday night and into Monday morning with the front moving further north, limiting snowfall accumulations. Another system will bring more accumulating snow to the panhandle Monday night into Tuesday night. The track of this follow up feature could lead to significant swings in snow accumulations from Frederick Sound northward to the Icy Strait corridor. * WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka and Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 9 AM AKST Monday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Monday night through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and is discouraged. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For the winter weather advisory, heaviest snowfall rates are expected through Sunday night. For the winter storm watch, the arctic boundary over the panhandle is expected to continue to linger around Frederick Sound Monday into Tuesday. An approaching system will bring a fresh influx of moisture and moderate to heavy snow, with a quicker transition to a rain snow mix for the outer coast depending upon the track of the low.
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
TONGASS and CHUGACH NATIONAL FORESTS Regional Office Juneau, Alaska Order No. 10-00-00-04-01REGIONAL ORDEROccupancy and Use Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a) & (b), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails located within and/or administered by the…
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 REGIONPursuant to Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart B, Section261. so (a) (b), the following is prohibited on National Forest Developmentroads…
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…
From Recreation.gov
Be advised this facility will receive minimal maintenance this year. Firewood and splitting maul may be unavailable. Plan accordingly and do not cut green trees. 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.
About
Shelikof Cabin overlooks a sandy beach on Shelikof Bay along the west coast of Kruzof Island in the Tongass National Forest, 20 miles northwest of Sitka. This remote 16x16-foot A-frame cabin with a dining tip-out and sleeping loft sleeps up to 8 people and provides basic amenities including plywood bunks, a table and benches, and a wood stove for heat. The cabin sits at the edge of spruce-hemlock forest on relatively flat terrain that's easy to explore. The expansive sandy beach offers excellent beachcombing opportunities and scenic ocean views of Shelikof Bay's rolling surf. Fishing is fair for Dolly Varden, coho, and pink salmon in a nearby stream. Brown bear frequent the area, so proper food storage and awareness are essential. Access is challenging and weather-dependent. Helicopter or wheeled plane can land on the beach during low tides. Alternatively, visitors can take a 45-minute boat ride from Sitka to Mud Bay, then hike 7 miles on Kruzof Island Road to Iris Meadows and the Shelikof Trail. ATV access is permitted as far as Iris Meadows, about 1.4 miles from the cabin. Trail users should exercise caution at slough crossings where trail markers can be difficult to spot. Crossing the meadows is easier during lower tides of 6 feet or less.
Directions
Located 20 miles northwest of Sitka on the western shore of Kruzof Island. Helicopter or wheeled plane can land on the beach at low tide. By boat: 45-minute ride from Sitka to Mud Bay, then 7-mile hike on Kruzof Island Road and Shelikof Trail. From Mud Bay, take Kruzof Island Trail about 6 miles to T at Iris Meadows. Turn left toward Shelikof Trail, cross footbridge, and parallel Shelikof River through meadows on south side to large diamond trail marker at meadow/forest edge. Trail continues just inside timber paralleling forest edge. ATV access allowed to Iris Meadows, approximately 1.4 miles from cabin. Easier to cross meadows during tides of 6 feet or less.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
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 | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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