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Moser Island Cabin

Moser Island Cabin is located in the Tongass National Forest, surrounded by dense forest and coastal terrain. The area experiences temperature highs around 60°F and lows near 40°F. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as Sitka National Historical Park and the Alaska Raptor Center.

Description

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Tongass National Forest

Overview

Moser Island Cabin sits on the northern shore of Moser Island in upper Hoonah Sound, 48 miles north of Sitka, Alaska. The wood cabin, built in 1991 by volunteers from Sitka, is available year-round and makes an excellent base for experiencing and exploring this corner of Alaska. This is a remote site. The cabin can be accessed only by floatplane or boat, weather permitting. From Sitka, it's a 30-minute plane ride or a two-hour boat ride. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring their own amenities.

Recreation

Beachcombing, seal watching, hunting and fishing are popular activities at Moser Island Cabin. Shrimp fishing is available south and east of the island, and crabbing is available in nearby bays. Local rivers can be fished for Dolly Varden and pink and chum salmon. Deer, bear and waterfowl hunting is allowed on Chichagof Island, accessible from the cabin during low tide. For information about fishing and hunting permits and seasons, visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website.

Natural Features

Moser Island is a small island covered by a spruce and hemlock forest in upper Hoonah Sound. At low tide, the shoreline near the cabin leads to Chichagof Island. Wildlife, including deer, brown bear and waterfowl, is abundant in the surrounding 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.

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Location

Moser Island Cabin is located in Alaska

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Directions

Accessible year round, weather permitting. Located 48 air miles north of Sitka, within Hoonah Sound on the north end of Moser Island, north of Peril Strait. Access from Sitka is 30 minutes by floatplane, or 2 hours by boat. For geographic features surrounding the cabin, refer to USGS topographic map Sitka C-6. Please consult local tide tables before departing for the cabin.

Address

SITKA RANGER DISTRICT 2108 HALIBUT POINT RD
Sitka, AK 99835

Coordinates

57.702274 N
135.716522 W

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Reviewed Aug. 30, 2016

Love this place! True Alaskan experience

I've stayed at this cabin twice and absolutely love going here. It is perfect place to camp with the family or make it a boys trip. Easiest way to get to the cabin is from Sitka, takes little under 2 hours by boat. Near the cabin, there is great crabbing across the bay and decent shrimping within a 10 minute boat ride. There is one mooring buoy to tie up to so bring a raft to get to shore. Outside the cabin, there is a couple benches around the fire pit and a rope swing. There is some pre-cut wood alongside the cabin, otherwise you can always scavenge for more wood. I would bring an ax. There is also a tire swing next to the fire pit. Inside the cabin, it is small but easily slept all of us (5 guys). Bring all your own camping gear. There is also a little wood stove inside the cabin to help warm it up at night. Only warning, be on the lookout for bears, there was multiple signs of them so don't leave anything outside

  • Review photo of Moser Island Cabin by Billy B., August 30, 2016
  • Review photo of Moser Island Cabin by Billy B., August 30, 2016
  • Review photo of Moser Island Cabin by Billy B., August 30, 2016
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