West Point Cabin
Open — Open for reservations year-round. Reservations may be cancelled and refunded if heavy snow is forecasted. Access by boat or float plane is tide-dependent.
Winter Weather Advisory 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...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka and Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall rates are expected by Sunday afternoon through Sunday night. Snow ratios will decrease through Sunday night as warm air pushes northward with a transition to a mixed precipitation through late Monday morning.
About
West Point Cabin is a wheelchair-accessible modified A-frame structure built in 1994, situated near the mouth of Portage Bay on the north end of Kupreanof Island in the Tongass National Forest. The cabin overlooks Portage Bay and is surrounded by flat terrain with mixed spruce and hemlock forest. Large expanses of gravel beach provide excellent hiking opportunities. The cabin is accessible only by boat or float plane, located 24 miles by boat or 18 miles by float plane from Petersburg. Tide-dependent access requires careful planning. The cabin features a wooden access walkway, wheelchair-accessible outhouse, wood stove, two single bunks, large sleeping loft accommodating up to seven people, wooden table and benches, cooking counter, and a large deck. A mooring buoy is provided for secure boat anchoring in areas with strong currents and occasional high winds. Firewood is supplied for the wood stove only but not guaranteed. No potable water is provided; the nearest freshwater source is a creek approximately half a mile west of the cabin, and all water must be treated before consumption. The area offers diverse recreational opportunities including fishing for king salmon in May and June, coho salmon in August through September, and halibut in Frederick Sound. The waters of Frederick Sound and Stephens Passage are primary feeding grounds for migratory humpback whales, providing exceptional whale watching opportunities. Hunting is available per state and federal regulations. Wildlife in the area includes black bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, waterfowl, and marine mammals. Due to high levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning recorded in the area, shellfish harvesting is not recommended.
Directions
Located near the mouth of Portage Bay on the north end of Kupreanof Island, 18 miles by float plane or 24 miles by boat from Petersburg. Accessible only by boat or float plane. Float plane or boat access is tide-dependent. USGS topographic maps: Sumdum A4, Sumdum A5, Petersburg D4, and Petersburg D5.
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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 | $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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