Steamer Bay Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations. Accessible only by floatplane or boat. Consult tide tables before arrival; high slack tide is best for anchoring due to rocky shoreline.
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
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Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
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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
Steamer Bay Cabin sits on the northwest corner of Etolin Island in Tongass National Forest, overlooking Steamer Bay and Clarence Strait. This 16' x 16' ADA-accessible A-frame cabin features a partially covered deck on three sides and provides views of large rock outcroppings, a grassy estuary, and tidal flats. The cabin is surrounded by densely forested mountainous terrain with Sitka spruce and western hemlock rainforest. Accessible only by floatplane (25 miles) or boat (27 miles) from Wrangell, the cabin includes 2 single bunks, table, benches, wood stove, wood shed, and splitting maul. Guests must bring their own bedding, cooking utensils, and firewood. A mooring buoy is provided for cabin guests. Saltwater fishing is excellent for king salmon (May-July), silver salmon (August-September), and halibut (June-September). Pink salmon and Dolly Varden are available in nearby Porcupine Creek. The area also offers crabbing, clamming, abalone digging, and opportunities to observe brown and black bears, Roosevelt elk, deer, waterfowl, porpoises, and whales.
Directions
Located on the northwest corner of Etolin Island in Steamer Bay, 27 miles by boat or 25 miles by floatplane from Wrangell. Access requires float plane or boat only. Use caution when anchoring due to rocky shoreline. A mooring buoy is provided for cabin guests. Consult local tide tables for best arrival and departure times at high slack tide.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| 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) 874-2323 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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