Description
12ft x 12ft Pan-Abode cedar log cabin.
Facilities
2 single plywood bunks, 2 double plywood bunks, Table and benches, Oil stove (requires #1 diesel, not provided), Cooking bench, Broom, Outhouse toilet, 14ft aluminum skiff with oars (flotation devices not provided). Water available from Kegan Creek. Treat all water before using.
Capacity
6
Area
South Prince of Wales Island
Location
30 air miles (48 km) from Ketchikan, 51 miles (82 km) from Craig, 1/2 mile (1 km) from Moira Sound along Kegan Creek, 200 yards (185 m) downstream from Kegan.
Access
Float plane or boat with 1/2-mile hike from Kegan Cove cabin.
Terrain
Generally flat with coastal Sitka spruce-western hemlock forest.
Special Features
Cabin is on Kegan Creek near outlet of Kegan Lake. Salmon runs draw anglers, black bear to creek. 1/2-mile trail along the creek connects cabin to Kegan Cove and to Kegan Lake. Watch fish or try to catch salmon, steelhead, trout from trail. Bears, eagles, gulls and a variety of other birds frequent area.
Season Of Use
Year-round (April thru November best)
Managing Agency
Tongass National Forest
What To Bring
Your own #1 diesel fuel (highest setting = 0.1 gal/hour), personal flotation devices, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, lantern, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, and fire starter. It's a good idea to bring your own water.
Rowboat
Yes
Stove
Oil (#1 diesel, NOT provided)
More Info
Mooring buoy in bay available on a first-come, first-served basis. Mooring of more than one vessel allowed, if first party there agrees.
USGS Topo Map
Craig A-1
Rental Fee
$45 / night
