Description
Modified hunter-style cabin.
Facilities
2 double bunks, 2 single bunks, Wooden table and benches, Oil heater (#1 heating oil only), Wood stove, Pit-type outhouse. Water is available from the nearby creek. Treat all water before using.
Capacity
6
Area
Kuiu Island
Location
Mouth of Kadake Creek on the northeast side of Kuiu Island.
Access
39 air miles (63 km) from Petersburg or 13 water miles (21 km) from Kake. Requires 18ft tide or 2-mile (3 km) walk over mud flat.
Terrain
Grassy tidal flat and low elevation old growth forest.
Special Features
Spectacular scenery. Bear, waterfowl hunting. Steelhead, coho and pink salmon, dolly varden and cutthroat trout fishing in Kadake Creek.
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 and fire starter. Firewood generally provided, but not guaranteed. It's a good idea to bring your own water.
Rowboat
No
Stove
Oil (#1 stove oil) and wood
More Info
This type of stove (Perfection oil heater model H940) is used for heating purposes only and burns #1 heating oil. It has a brown enamel finish and a slightly domed top
USGS Topo Map
Petersburg D-6, C-6, Port Alexander D-1
Rental Fee
$45/night May-Sept; $25/night Oct-Apr
