Established Camping
Baranof Lake Cabin
Baranof Lake Cabin is located in the Tongass National Forest, surrounded by dense forest and mountainous terrain. The area experiences temperature highs around 60°F and lows near 30°F. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as Sitka National Historical Park and the Alaska Raptor Center.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Tongass National Forest
Overview
Baranof Lake Cabin sits on the shores of greenish-blue Baranof Lake on the southwestern edge of Baranof Lake, 20 air miles east of of Sitka, Alaska. The cabin is generally available June through October, and makes an excellent base for experiencing this corner of Alaska. This is a remote site. The cabin can be accessed by a 25-minute floatplane trip, weather permitting. In poor weather and low clouds, flying time can double, as flights must go the northern route around Baranof Island. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring their own amenities.
Recreation
Recreation options include wilderness-like solitude, photography and fishing. Cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden and rainbow trout runs occur from late July to late August, especially near inlet streams. Dense vegetation along the shoreline makes fishing and hiking along the shore impossible. For information about fishing permits and seasons, visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website.
Natural Features
Baranof Lake is a glacier-fed lake surrounded by a spruce and hemlock forest, with mountain ridges rising to 3,000 feet on either side. The lake is nearly 3 miles long and half a mile wide, and sits at an elevation of 145 feet. The cabin has a small, sandy beach and is located near the mouth of the Baranof River. The sound of rushing water prevails as the Baranof River enters the lake in view of the cabin. A beautiful waterfall cascades over steep slopes across the lake. Brown bear frequent the area.
Fee Info
Only one change per reservation for all Alaska cabins is allowed. Change is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation; after one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the current reservation and re-book the new dates.
Location
Baranof Lake Cabin is located in Alaska
Directions
Accessible June through October. Located 20 air miles from Sitka on the east side of Baranof Island, west of Warm Springs Bay. Access by floatplane from Sitka, 25 minutes in clear weather. For geographic features surrounding cabin, refer to USGS topographic map Sitka A-3.
Address
SITKA RANGER DISTRICT
2108 HALIBUT POINT RD
Sitka, AK 99835
Coordinates
57.068322 N
134.897398 W
Access
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