Situk Lake Cabin
Open year-round. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Peak season runs May 1 through September 30; non-peak season October 1 through April 30. The access trail can be very wet.
High Wind Watch issued September 18 at 10:07PM AKDT until September 20 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds could blow around unsecured objects, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will quickly increase as a strong low pressure system moves into the northern gulf. Confidence is high that wind gusts will reach near 40 to 50 mph, but confidence remains lower that the Yakutat will experience wind gusts as high as 60 mph, although still possible.
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…
About
Situk Lake Cabin sits on the eastern shore of Situk Lake in the Russell Fjord Wilderness, surrounded by old-growth Sitka spruce forest. The 16x12-ft pan-abode style cabin sleeps four people on single bunks and is furnished with a table, benches, picnic table, broom, and axe. A multi-fuel stove burns #1 diesel, kerosene, or wood for heat, though visitors must supply their own fuel. An outhouse is provided, but there is no potable water or electricity. The lake offers outstanding fishing for king, sockeye, coho, and pink salmon, as well as steelhead, rainbow trout, and Dolly Varden. A skiff with oars is available for lake use, but visitors must bring their own personal flotation devices. The Mountain Lake Trail departs from the cabin for a 4-mile round-trip hike through old-growth forest to Mountain Lake, with views of the Brabazon Mountains. On clear days, Mount St. Elias is visible from the lake. Wildlife in the area includes brown and black bears, moose, bald eagles, and trumpeter swans. The area attracts nesting waterfowl. Access is by floatplane or the 3.1-mile Situk Lake Trail, which starts at the end of East Gate Road and can be very wet. Hunting is permitted in season with appropriate permits.
Directions
Located 14 miles northeast of Yakutat on the eastern shore of Situk Lake. Access is by floatplane or the Situk Lake Trail. To reach the trailhead, drive approximately 11 miles on Forest Highway 10, then turn onto FS Roads 9955 and 9551 to reach the end of East Gate Road. The trail is 3.1 miles to the cabin.
Location
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 | $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 784-3359 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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