Description
12ft x 12ft Pan-Abode log cabin with covered porch.
Facilities
2 single plywood bunks, 2 double plywood bunks, Table and benches, Fire extinguisher provided, Cooking bench, Propane heater - PROPANE PROVIDED, Broom, Outhouse toilet. Water available from creek. Treat all water before using.
Capacity
6
Area
Prince of Wales Island
Location
Mouth of Staney Creek on west-central Prince of Wales Island, 56 road miles (90 km) from Hollis and 68 air miles (109 km) from Ketchikan.
Access
Road and 1/2-mile hike from trailhead on Forest Road 2054 or floatplane or boat at high tide.
Terrain
Generally flat with huge old-growth spruce, hemlock, cedar; large tidal meadow of tall grass at mouth of creek.
Special Features
Cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, dolly varden, 4 species of salmon. Ducks, geese along Staney Creek and tidal flats. Bald eagles, gulls and other shore birds in tidal zone. Black bear, Sitka black-tailed deer.
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 and fire starter. It's a good idea to bring your own water.
Rowboat
No
Stove
Propane heater (no cooking surface)
More Info
If flying or boating to cabin, occasionally poor weather can result in extended stays; cabin users should be prepared for this.
USGS Topo Map
Craig D-4
Rental Fee
$55/night May-Sept; $35/night Oct-Apr
