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.
Auke Recreation Area Forest Order Occupancy and Use Prohibitions Juneau Ranger District
Occupancy and Use Prohibitions TONGASS NATIONAL FORESTJuneau Ranger District Order No. 10-05-33-26-08PROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited within the Auke Recreation Area, the Lena Beach Recreation Area, and Skaters Cabin.1.…
Area and Road Closure Order Prince of Wales Ranger District
The Ross Adams Mine area will be closed for public safety due to contamination removal and remediation work that includes the continuous use of large heavy earthmoving equipment (on the road system that accesses the mine site and locations where work will be occurring).The closure will be in place…
Ward Lake Forest Order Occupancy and Use Prohibitions Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District
Occupancy and Use ProhibitionsTONGASS NATIONAL FORESTKetchikan Misty Fjords Ranger DistrictOrder No. 10-05-52-26-03PROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited withinthe Ward Lake Recreation Area as shown on the attached map:1. Camping for a…
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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