Established Camping
Mount Flemer Cabin
Mount Flemer Cabin is located in the Tongass National Forest, surrounded by dense forests and rugged terrain. The area experiences temperature highs around 60°F and lows near 40°F. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as the Anan Wildlife Observatory and the Stikine River, offering opportunities for wildlife viewing and outdoor activities.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Tongass National Forest
Overview
Mount Flemer Cabin is located on the Stikine River two miles from the border between the United States and Canada, and is popular with paddlers floating the Stikine River. The cabin is located within the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness and offers spectacular views. The site can be accessed by a shallow draft boat, depending on conditions. The tide must be at least 14 feet in order to cross the Stikine River tide flats. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
Recreation
The waters around the cabin are ideal for navigating by kayak and canoe, and the cabin is often used by paddlers on multi-day float trips of the Stikine River from Telegraph Creek, BC, or the US/Cananda border to the town of Wrangell. Tide tables should be consulted before any boating excursion. Nearby sloughs and the Kikahe River provide access to fishing for cutthroat trout and Dolly Varden. Opportunities for hunting exist in the area with the proper permits.
Facilities
The waters around the cabin are ideal for navigating by kayak and canoe, and the cabin is often used by paddlers on multi-day float trips of the Stikine River from Telegraph Creek, BC, or the US/Cananda border to the town of Wrangell. Tide tables should be consulted before any boating excursion. Nearby sloughs and the Kikahe River provide access to fishing for cutthroat trout and Dolly Varden. Opportunities for hunting exist in the area with the proper permits.
Natural Features
The cabin sits on moderately steep land at the base of Mount Flemer, among a stand of spruce trees on the bank of the Stikine River. Guests can enjoy spectacular views along the river, towards the border, including Elbow and Whitehead Mountains and others in the Coast Range. The backdrop of this area is faces of steep, granite rock. The surrounding rainforest is primarily Sitka spruce and western hemlock. Cottonwood is found extensively along the river's edge throughout the valley. Brown and black bears, moose and mountain goats are common to this area ( bear safety information ). The Stikine River serves as a travel corridor for birds between the interior forests and the coast and attracts a variety of migratory songbirds.
Fee Info
Reservations can be made the day of arrival or up to 180 days in advance of cabin arrival. Cabin reservations are restricted to a maximum stay of 7 consecutive nights per party for any one reservation between May 1 and September 30, and 10 consecutive days from Oct. 1 through April 30. There are no discounts for Alaska cabin rentals with Golden Age and Golden Passports. 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
Mount Flemer Cabin is located in Alaska
Directions
The cabin is located on the south shore of the Stikine River within the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness. It is two miles downriver from the border between the United States and Canada. Distance from Wrangell is 32 miles by shallow draft boat. Low river levels can affect access; consult local tide tables . A tide of 14 feet or higher is required for shallow draft boats to cross the tide flats. The river is normally ice-free from May to October. Check local conditions ahead of time by calling the Wrangell Ranger District at (907) 874-2323. A short boardwalk trail and staircase provides access to the cabin from the river.
Address
P.O. BOX 51
Wrangell, AK 99929
Coordinates
56.6441667 N
131.8988889 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Reservable