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Description

15ft x 17ft metal-roofed full loft cabin.

Facilities

Loft floor that sleeps 4, 1 double plywood bunk, Table and benches, Wood stove, Cooking bench, Fire extinguisher provided, Broom, Outhouse toilet, Axe, splitting maul, Mooring buoy (NOT exclusive), Treat all water before using.

Capacity

6

Area

San Fernando Island

Location

South end of San Fernando Island, 8 miles (13 km) W of Craig, 70 miles (112 km) from Ketchikan on Point Amargura.

Access

Boat or skiff from Craig-Klawock area (see Sitka tide tables) or float plane.

Terrain

Level near cabin with Sitka spruce-western hemlock forest; steeper terrain nearby.

Special Features

Excellent fishing for halibut, bottom fish, pink, chum, silver and king salmon. Good hunting, beachcombing. Good place to wait out weather.

Season Of Use

Year-round (April thru November best)

Managing Agency

Tongass National Forest

What To Bring

Bring your own water (none available near cabin), sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, lantern, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, fire starter. Wood is not guaranteed.

Rowboat

No

Stove

Wood

More Info

Mooring buoy on E side of point available on a first-come, first-served basis. Mooring of more than one vessel allowed, if first party there agrees.

USGS Topo Map

Craig B-5

Rental Fee

$45/night May-Sept; $25/night Oct-Apr

Getting There

Coordinates
Latitude: 55.455
Longitude: -133.3577778
Driving Directions

Photos

Point Amargura Cabin