Winstanley Island Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations. Accessible by float plane or boat only; helicopter access is prohibited in this Wilderness area.
Regional Order No. 10-01 - Marijuana - Simple Possession
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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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Eulachon Fishery Closure Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District
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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
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About
Winstanley Island Cabin sits on the east side of Behm Canal between Rudyerd and Smeaton Bays within the Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness, approximately 30 air miles east of Ketchikan. This rustic 12' x 14' cabin, constructed in 2010, offers a primitive wilderness experience surrounded by rugged mountain peaks and dense spruce, hemlock, and cedar forest. The cabin provides an excellent base for exploring Southeast Alaska's dramatic coastline. Scenic attractions including Walker Cove, Chickamin River, Smeaton Bay, New Eddystone Rock, and the entire Behm Canal are within easy boating distance. Adventurous sea kayakers will find Rudyerd Bay makes a rewarding day trip. Saltwater fishing is available around the cabin, and several hiking trails accessible by boat lead to freshwater streams, lakes, and hunting areas including Winstanley Lake, Checats, Ella, Manzanita, and Nooya Lake. The surrounding wilderness supports diverse wildlife including mountain goats, black bears, moose, bald eagles, Dall's porpoise, orcas, humpback whales, sea otters, harbor seals, and numerous seabirds. The cabin is accessible only by float plane or boat, with a mooring buoy provided at the site on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors should consult local tide tables before any boating excursion. As this cabin is located within designated Wilderness, helicopter access is prohibited.
Directions
Located on Winstanley Island approximately 30 air miles east of Ketchikan on the east side of the Behm Canal between Rudyerd and Smeaton Bays. Accessible only by float plane or boat. A mooring buoy is provided at the site on a first-come, first-served basis. Consult local tide tables before departing. Refer to USGS map Ketchikan B-3.
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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 | $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 225-2148 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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