White Sulphur Springs Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations, weather permitting. Boat access required. The facility will receive minimal maintenance this year; firewood and splitting maul may be unavailable.
From Recreation.gov
Be advised this facility will receive minimal maintenance this year. Firewood and splitting maul may be unavailable. Plan accordingly and do not cut green trees. Please help us maintain this site for all to enjoy by packing out all garbage and leaving it cleaner than you found it. Report problems to the Sitka Ranger District: 907-747-6671.
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
White Sulphur Springs Cabin sits on the northern shore of Bertha Bay, 65 miles northwest of Sitka on Chichagof Island within the West Chichagof-Yakobi Wilderness Area. This newly built (2012) 12' x 14' Pan Abode style cabin accommodates up to 4 people with plywood bunks, a table with benches, and a wood stove for heat. The cabin overlooks beautiful North Pacific views with breakers crashing on nearby rocky cliffs, surrounded by spruce and hemlock forest. The natural warm springs bathhouse, located approximately 50 feet from the cabin, has been re-opened following temporary stabilization and is expected to remain safe for use for 3-5 years. Cabin reservations do not include exclusive use of the warm springs, and visitors should expect other users at any time. The area offers excellent opportunities for fishing, hiking, photography, and wildlife viewing. Brown bears frequent the area. Access is boat-only to Mirror Harbor, where the 0.9-mile White Sulphur Springs Trail begins. The fairly level trail parallels Bertha Bay to the cabin. Local knowledge is recommended for anchoring in Mirror Harbor, though anchorage is also possible in Porcupine Bay requiring a skiff ride to the cabin. Lake Elfendahl and Lake Morris are about a 2-hour hike away, and marked trails lead to Mirror Harbor and Sea Level Slough.
Directions
Located 65 miles northwest of Sitka on Chichagof Island within the West Chichagof-Yakobi Wilderness Area. Boat access only. Anchorage possible in Mirror Harbor (local knowledge recommended) or Porcupine Bay. From Mirror Harbor, hike the 0.9-mile White Sulphur Springs Trail to the cabin. The fairly level trail parallels Bertha Bay. Consult local tide tables before departing. Refer to USGS topographic maps Sitka D-8 and D-7.
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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 | $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| SM.FS.r10_sitka_rd@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (907) 747-6671 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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