Description
12ft (3.7 m) x 12ft Pan-Abode precut cedar log cabin with large covered porch.
Facilities
2 single plywood bunks, 2 double plywood bunks, Table and benches, Wood stove, Cooking bench, shelves, cupboard space, Broom, Outhouse toilet, Axe, maul, splitting wedges, 14ft aluminum skiff with oars - flotation devices NOT provided, No water source near cabin.
Capacity
6
Area
Prince of Wales Island
Location
Western shore Barnes.
Access
Float plane or boat at certain stages of the tide. Use extreme care boating through Indian Creek Rapids and Lake Bay Creek. These areas can be extremely dangerous and should not be attempted except at high slack tide, about 1.5 hours after high tide (Ketchikan tide tables).
Terrain
Old-growth spruce and hemlock. 50-100ft (15-30 m) tidal flat in front of cabin at low tide.
Special Features
Good crabbing, fishing. Scenic boating through Gold and Galligan Lagoon to Sweetwater Lake. Migratory waterfowl, Sitka black-tailed deer, black bear. Excellent silver salmon fishing in Barnes Lake mid-August to late-September.
Season Of Use
Year-round
Managing Agency
Tongass National Forest
What To Bring
Water, personal flotation devices, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, lantern, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, and fire starter.
Rowboat
Yes
Stove
Wood
More Info
Navigate Gold and Galligan Lagoon at high, slack tide.
USGS Topo Map
Petersburg A-3
Rental Fee
$30 per night
