Managed by the USDA Forest Service, this shelter and lookout cabin provides overnight accommodation near both creek and lake features in the Hoonah area. The facility operates as an established campground offering a rustic cabin experience rather than traditional tent or RV sites.
The location places campers within reach of water-based recreation opportunities, with the nearby creek and lake providing access for fishing or water collection. Other Forest Service cabins in the region include Greentop Cabin and White Sulphur Springs Cabin, offering similar backcountry lodging options. The shelter works well for campers seeking a roof overhead while exploring Southeast Alaska's wilderness areas.
Description
An Adirondack style emergency shelter at the mouth of Bohemia Creek on the north end of Lisianski Strait. The shelter is supplied with a wood stove, food preparation table, and sleeping bunks. This shelter has an outside deck with an assessable ramp and access to a rock fire ring with a bench. Access to the shelter is by floatplane or boat to a small boat dock and gangway managed by the City of Pelican. This is also the trail head for the 4.0 mile primitive trail to Takanis Lake. This shelter is available for recreational use on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not required. Firewood is not provided. ACTIVITIES Boating: A small boat dock is available for use at the shelter. This dock is managed by the City of Pelican. Hunting: Big game hunting in season possible from this shelter. Refer to http://www.adfg.alaska.gov for species, permits and regulations. Picnicking: Picnic on the deck of the shelter or the designated fire ring with a bench. Fire Lookouts/cabins Overnight: This emergency shelter is available for recreational use on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations are not required. Firewood is not provided. Swimming
Map & DirectionsBohemia Basin Shelter Lookout/cabin is located in Alaska near Hoonah
Directions
East Yakobi Island on the north end of Lisianski Strait at the mouth of Bohemia Creek. 7 miles NW of Pelican.
Coordinates
57.98670087 N
136.37810081 W
Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 4 hrs 42 min from Auke Bay, AK
- 4 hrs 57 min from Douglas, AK
