Description
Single level hunter style cabin.
Facilities
Oil stove for heat (#1 diesel only), 4 single bunks, Wooden table and benches, Counter, Pit-type outhouse, Stove has slightly domed top, brown enamel finish, is used for heating purposes only; burns #1 heating oil. Water available from a small stream 1/4 mile (400 m) north of cabin. Treat all water before using.
Capacity
4
Area
Rocky Pass, Kupreanof Island
Location
North end of Big John Bay in Rocky Pass, west side of Kupreanof Island.
Access
28 miles (45 km) by float plane from Petersburg, 18 miles (29 km) by boat from Kake, or 16 miles (26 km) by road plus 1.75 miles (2.8 km) hike from Kake.
Terrain
Tidal flat which becomes an islet at high tide. Cabin on small wooded point that faces large expanse of tidal grass and saltwater flats.
Special Features
Bear, grouse, waterfowl hunting. Trout, pink salmon, and coho salmon fishing in Hamilton and Big John creeks. Big John Bay Trail provides roaded access to cabin from community of Kake. Trail difficult to follow. Route follows tide flats (no access at high tide), then parallels a small creek until reaching logging road. Additional hikes in area: Hamilton Bay Trail, Goose Lake Trail and Cathedral Falls Trail.
Season Of Use
Year-round
Managing Agency
Tongass National Forest
What To Bring
#1 diesel fuel, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, lantern, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, fire extinguisher, fire starter and rubber boots. It's a good idea to bring your own water.
Rowboat
No
Stove
Oil (#1 diesel)
More Info
No trail access during high tide. 15ft tide required for boat or plane, or 1-mile hike in mud. Cabin marker may be difficult to sight from water.
USGS Topo Map
Petersburg D-6, C-6, D-5
Rental Fee
$40/night May-Sept; $25/night Oct-Apr
