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.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 28 at 10:51PM AKST until March 2 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN PANHANDLE SNOW SATURDAY WITH POTENTIAL FOR MORE SNOW SUNDAY... Steady snowfall continues across a majority of the panhandle and will continue as the low moves into the eastern gulf through Saturday night before beginning to diminish. South to southwest winds are causing temperatures to warm over the southern outer coast with precipitation becoming a mix or changing to all rain. Through Saturday night, snow will end on the NW side of the low, from Sitka to Juneau and northward. Moisture will decrease overnight Saturday across the south, but then redevelop on Sunday as another system moves in. The rain/snow line will likely hover in vicinity of Sumner Strait Sunday into Monday with additional heavy snow expected for the Petersburg and Wrangell areas and lighter snow northward. A separate low pressure system looks to affect the region on Tuesday with potential for snow to push northward once again. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. * WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka and Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to 9 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.
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…
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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