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Description

Small single-level hunter style cedar cabin.

Facilities

4 single bunks, Wood table and benches, Wood stove, Pit-type outhouse. Water available from small stream north of cabin. Treat all water before using.

Capacity

4

Area

Kupreanof Island

Location

On west side of Towers Arm in Duncan Canal on Kupreanof Island.

Access

16 miles (26 km) by float plane or 38 miles (61 km) by boat.

Terrain

Flat with 300-400ft (91-122 m) knolls behind cabin.

Special Features

One of district's most remote cabins. Large tidal flat in front of cabin has excellent waterfowl viewing, hunting. Steelhead and coho salmon in Tower's Creek, adjacent saltwater. Bear, deer, waterfowl, grouse hunting

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, and fire starter and rubber boots. It's a good idea to bring your own water.

Rowboat

No

Stove

Wood

More Info

15ft tide needed for boat access, 16ft tide for plane access.

USGS Topo Map

Petersburg D-5, D-4, C-3, C-4, D-3

Rental Fee

$40 per night May-Sep; $25 per night Oct-Apr

Getting There

Coordinates
Latitude: 56.83861111
Longitude: -133.3694444
Driving Directions

Photos

Towers Arm Cabin