Established Camping
Davidof Lake Cabin
Davidof Lake Cabin is located in the Tongass National Forest, surrounded by dense forests 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
Davidof Lake Cabin is situated in a forested area off Davidof Lake in the Tongass National Forest, approximately 40 air miles southeast of Sitka, Alaska. The A-frame cabin makes a wonderful base for a backcountry experience. The site is remote and can be accessed by float plane only, weather permitting. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring their own amenities.
Recreation
Visitors enjoy picking berries in the surrounding forest, fishing for Dolly Varden from mid-July to September and hunting deer. Some rainbow trout can also be found in the lake. Landscape and wildlife photography opportunities abound. The 1.2-mile Davidof Lake Trail is located on southwest shore of Davidof Lake and connects to Plotnikof Lake and Cabin. Please note that the trail is not maintained or easy to locate. For information about fishing and hunting permits and seasons, visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website.
Natural Features
The area offers wilderness solitude and beauty. The cabin is located off the north shore of Davidof Lake, within the South Baranof Wilderness Area, almost one hundred feet inside the edge of the forest with no view of the lake. Davidof Lake is 1.2 miles long, a half-mile wide and sits at an elevation of 650 feet. Spruce and hemlock forested mountains rise up to a snowfield over 2000 feet in elevation. Blueberry and huckleberry bushes grow on the forest floor around the cabin. 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
Davidof Lake Cabin is located in Alaska
Directions
Accessible early June through October. Located 40 air miles southeast of Sitka, east of Whale Bay, within South Baranof Wilderness Area. Access is by float plane only, and takes 35 minutes from Sitka. For geographic features surrounding cabin, refer to USGS topographic map Port Alexander C-3.
Address
SITKA RANGER DISTRICT
2108 HALIBUT POINT RD
Sitka, AK 99835
Coordinates
56.6208333 N
134.8408333 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
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