Raven Cabin
The Raven Cabin is located about 3 miles downstream from the Nine Mile bridge on the Situk River. It can be accessed by hiking the Situk River Trailhead, hiking the 10 Mile ATV Trailhead, by landing small aircraft on an adjacent airstrip, or by floating down the river. Please remember to store food properly and pack out all trash, to minimize bear and human conflicts. The Eagle Cabin is located in this area as well.
At a Glance
Reservations: | A non-refundable service fee will be added to each reservation by Recreation.gov |
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Fees: | $60/night peak season May 1 – September 30 $35/night non-peak season October 1 – April 30 |
Open Season: | Year round |
Usage: | Light |
Closest Towns: | Yakutat, Alaska |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | Pit Toilet |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions:The Raven Cabin is located about 3 miles downstream from the Nine Mile bridge on the Situk River. It can be accessed by hiking the Situk River Trailhead, hiking the 10 Mile ATV Trailhead, by landing small aircraft on an adjacent airstrip, or by floating down the river.
Activities
Cabin Rentals
This cabin receives the most use in the spring for steelhead fishing and also used in the fall for moose hunting.Reservation Info | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=71925&topTabIndex=CampingSpot |
Size Restrictions | 5 |
River and Stream Fishing
The Raven Cabin offers fishing on the Situk River, just a couple hundred yards out the door. Hiking to the confluence of the Old Situk and Situk Rivers is about ½ mile from the cabin.
Fish Species | April-Oct.: dolly varden; April/May/June: rainbow trout and steelhead; July: rainbow trout, pink and chum salmon; Aug./Sept.: coho and pink salmon, and rainbow trout; Oct.: coho salmon, rainbow trout, and steelhead; Nov.-March: steelhead Fishing Mode: Boat or bank |
Special Designations | Intentionally snagging and/or retaining a snagged fish is illegal. Single-hooks only. Use of bait is prohibited. Please be respectful towards wildlife and other anglers. Know the local Southeast Sport Fishing Regulations and keep current with the Alaska Department of Fish & Game Emergency Orders and News Releases. |
Fishing Mode | Boat or Bank |
Fishing Method | Fly or Lure |
Picnicking
There is a picnic table just outside of the cabinNo. of Sites | 1 table |
Reservation Info | None |
Fire Information | Campfires may be place in fire ring and wood may be gathered from the surrounding area |
Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
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