Sitkoh Lake East Cabin
Open — Open for reservations year-round, though the cabin is generally accessible only mid-April through October when the lake is ice-free. From November through mid-April, the frozen lake prevents floatplane access. The cabin receives minimal maintenance with firewood and splitting maul potentially unavailable.
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.
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 proc
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
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 REGION
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
Sitkoh Lake East Cabin sits at the eastern end of Sitkoh Lake on southeastern Chichagof Island in the Tongass National Forest, accessible when the lake is ice-free, generally April through October. The cabin is reached via a 30-minute floatplane ride from Sitka, weather permitting, or by boat to Sitkoh Bay followed by a challenging 4.3-mile trail in poor condition along Sitkoh Creek. Alternatively, visitors can use OHVs on Roads 7540 and 7544 for 8 miles from False Island, then hike a 1/2-mile foot trail to the cabin. The 12' x 14' Pan Abode-style cabin sleeps six on two double bunks and two single bunks, with a wood stove for heat, table with benches, cooking counter, and outdoor screened cooler box. A small square-bowed skiff with oars is provided for lake access; visitors often bring a 2-10 horsepower outboard motor. An outhouse is located near the cabin. Visitors must bring sleeping bags, cooking equipment, food, water treatment supplies, and all personal gear. Sitkoh Lake offers excellent fishing for cutthroat trout and Dolly Varden, while Sitkoh Creek has spring steelhead runs and summer salmon runs. The surrounding area features old-growth spruce-hemlock forest, muskeg, seasonal berries, and mountains rising to 2,500 feet. Brown bears are very common. Deer and waterfowl hunting are popular activities. The cabin receives minimal maintenance, and firewood may be unavailable.
Directions
Located 35 air miles northeast of Sitka on southeastern Chichagof Island. Access via 30-minute floatplane from Sitka when lake is ice-free (generally April-October), or by boat 3-4 hours from Sitka to Sitkoh Bay then hike 4.3 miles on Sitkoh Lake Trail. Alternative OHV access via Roads 7540 and 7544 from False Island for 8 miles, then 1/2-mile foot trail #675 to cabin.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| 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 | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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