Swan Lake Cabin Petersburg
Open — Open year-round for reservations via Recreation.gov. The lake is typically frozen from November through early June, limiting access to helicopter only. Contact floatplane companies before booking to ensure lake access, especially during fall, winter, and early spring. The cabin may be inaccessible in some years until July. Weather delays are common; plan for extended stays.
Winter Storm Warning issued March 1 at 6:52AM AKST until March 2 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...ANOTHER ROUND OF SNOWFALL EXPECTED SUNDAY FOR CENTRAL PANHANDLE... The active weather pattern continues through Sunday as remnants of yesterday's storm continues to dissipate. Split flow will develop as an incoming front stalls across the central panhandle, with cold strong northerly outflow winds developing across the northern inner channels and warmer southerly winds across the southern panhandle. This sets the stage for portions of the central and southern panhandle to see moderate to heavy snowfall by Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening as another surge of moisture pushes into the area. A transition to a rain snow mix is expected through Monday morning with a transition to rain by Monday afternoon as temperatures increase. Main forecast challenge is potential for temperatures to warm up quicker than expected through Sunday night and into Monday morning with the front moving further north, limiting snowfall accumulations. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches. * WHERE...Petersburg Borough. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An approaching system from the south will bring heavier snowfall through Sunday and persist into Monday morning. Snow will gradually transition to a rain snow mix through Monday morning, eventually all rain by Monday afternoon.
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
Swan Lake Cabin is a remote backcountry A-frame cabin located on the southeast shore of alpine Swan Lake in the Tongass National Forest, 18 miles from Petersburg. Rebuilt in 2005-06, the cabin sits at 1,524 feet elevation surrounded by the steep peaks of the Cosmos Range, offering some of the most spectacular scenery and photographic opportunities in southeast Alaska. The cabin accommodates up to seven people with two wooden bunks and a sleeping loft. It is equipped with a clean-burning oil heater (guests must supply their own No. 1 stove oil or kerosene, which burns at approximately one gallon per day), a wooden table and benches, and an outhouse with pit toilets. Two rowboats with oars are available for use on the lake. No water is provided; guests must treat or boil lake water or bring their own drinking water. Guests must bring sleeping bags, cooking gear, stove, food, and all other personal items. The area offers exceptional recreational opportunities. Rainbow trout fishing is excellent in the lake. The Cascade Creek Trail, accessible by boat from the cabin's west end, leads to Falls Lake and a three-sided shelter one mile away, continuing five miles to Cascade Creek Cabin in Thomas Bay. The surrounding terrain provides favorable conditions for rock, ice, and glacier climbing. Mountain goats inhabit the steep talus slopes, and alpine wildflowers are abundant. A sandbar is available for tent camping or picnicking. The lake is typically frozen from November through early June, limiting access to helicopter only during winter months. Guests should be prepared for weather delays and extended stays.
Directions
Accessible only by float plane or helicopter, 18 miles northeast from Petersburg. Located on Swan Lake at 1,524 feet elevation, east of Thomas Bay on the mainland. Refer to USGS topographic maps Sumdum A3 and A2. The lake is typically frozen from November through early June; contact floatplane services to verify access conditions before booking.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| 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 | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 772-3871 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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