Established Camping
Piper Island Cabin
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Be advised this facility will receive minimal maintenance this year. Use clean #1 diesel for the oil stove to limit problems with operation. Please help us maintain this site for all to enjoy by packing out all garbage and leaving it cleaner than you found it. Report problems to the Sitka Ranger District: 907-747-6671.
Piper Island Cabin is located in the Tongass National Forest, surrounded by dense forest and rugged coastline. The area experiences temperature highs around 60°F and lows near 30°F. Nearby attractions include Sitka National Historical Park and the Alaska Raptor Center, offering opportunities for exploration and wildlife observation.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Tongass National Forest
Overview
Piper Island Cabin is located on a small island within Fish Bay, 30 miles north of Sitka, Alaska on Baranof Island. The modified A-frame cabin is available year-round, weather permitting, and was built in 1994 by volunteers from the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station and a group of local Sitka volunteers. This is a remote site. The cabin can be accessed only by boat or floatplane. From Sitka, it's a 1.5 hour boat ride or a 20-minute plane ride. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring their own amenities.
Recreation
Recreational opportunities include beachcombing along the sandy beach, wildlife viewing, saltwater fishing, crabbing and seasonal deer hunting. For information about fishing and hunting permits and seasons, visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website.
Natural Features
The cabin sits just inside the forest fringe of Piper Island, overlooking a sandy beach within Schulze Cove, located on the north side of Fish Bay. 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
Piper Island Cabin is located in Alaska
Directions
Accessible year round by floatplane or boat, weather permitting. Located 30 miles north of Sitka within Schulze Cove, on the north side of Fish Bay, the northwest coast of Baranof Island. From Sitka, boat access is 90 minutes, air access is 20 minutes. For geographic features surrounding the cabin, refer to USGS topographic map Sitka B-5. Please consult local tide tables before departing for the cabin.
Address
SITKA RANGER DISTRICT
2108 HALIBUT POINT RD
Sitka, AK 99835
Coordinates
57.391471 N
135.597474 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
