Description
A-frame cabin with sleeping loft reached by ladder.
Facilities
Sleeping loft, Two single bunks, Wood stove, Wooden table and benches, Counter, Large deck, Pit-type outhouse, Rowboat (NO life jackets), Swimming/picnic area. Water is available from the lake or nearby creek. Treat all water before using.
Capacity
6
Area
Woewodski Island
Location
On west end of Harvey.
Access
Boat (21 miles, 35.5 km) and 1/2-mile (.8 km) hike or float plane (18 miles, 29 km) from Petersburg.
Terrain
Cabin near sandy beach with swimming area; elevation 100 feet (30.5 m), surrounded by forested hills.
Special Features
Deer, moose, seasonal populations of ducks, loons. Cutthroat trout in the lake, coho near the mouth of Harvey Creek. Woewodski Island has a long history of mining, with remnants of mines and current exploratory activities in the area. Cabin reached by Harvey Lake Trail beginning at saltwater and gradually climbing uphill paralleling Harvey Creek. Easy, pleasant walk.
Season Of Use
Year-round
Managing Agency
Tongass National Forest
What To Bring
Sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, lantern, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, fire extinguisher, fire starter, personal flotation devices and rubber boots. It's a good idea to bring your own water.
Rowboat
Yes
Stove
Wood
More Info
Best boat mooring 50 yards south of red and white diamond trailhead marker. Boats will go dry at low tide unless anchored in this hole.
USGS Topo Map
Petersburg C-4, C-3
Rental Fee
$35/night May-Sept; $25/night Oct-Apr
