Established Camping
Lake Eva Cabin
Lake Eva Cabin is located in the Tongass National Forest, featuring forested terrain and a nearby lake. The area experiences temperature highs around 60°F and lows near 40°F. Visitors can explore the Sitka National Historical Park and the Alaska Raptor Center, both accessible from the cabin.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Tongass National Forest
Overview
Lake Eva Cabin is an accessible facility located 27 miles northeast of Sitka, Alaska, near the northeast coast of Baranof Island. Lake Eva is 1.7 miles long and sits at an elevation of 194 feet. It's available year round via a 25-minute floatplane ride from Sitka, weather permitting, and makes an excellent base for experiencing and exploring this corner of Alaska on foot or by boat. For boat or air charters, contact the Sitka Convention and Visitors Bureau at 907-747-5940 or www.Sitka.org.
Recreation
Lake Eva offers great fishing opportunities. Cutthroat and Dolly Varden are found in lake year-round, with the best fishing April to late June. The outlet stream has a spring run of steelhead in April to June, sockeye in mid July to August and coho salmon in September and October. Hikers enjoy the Lake Eva-Hanus Bay Trail. It stretches about a mile to saltwater, and can be reached by boat from the cabin. This trail is open, but hikers may experience some obstacles along the way. Cabin guests may encounter tour groups using the trail.
Natural Features
The setting for the cabin is within a spruce and hemlock forest overlooking Lake Eva, with snow-capped peaks visible to the southwest. Deer and brown bear inhabit the area. Learn about bear safety and precautions.
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
Lake Eva Cabin is located in Alaska
Directions
The lake is typically frozen from December through early May (floatplanes cannot land on the lake). Located 27 air miles northeast of Sitka, near northeast coast of Baranof Island. Travel by floatplane is 25 minutes one-way from Sitka. For geographic features surrounding cabin, refer to USGS topographic map Sitka B-4. Please consult local tide tables before departing for the cabin.
Address
SITKA RANGER DISTRICT
2108 HALIBUT POINT RD
Sitka, AK 99835
Coordinates
57.403846 N
135.10677 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
Contact
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