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Kegan Cove Cabin
16’X18’ yellow cedar/Sitka spruce. Original cabin design by Wood Cuts, Inc. of Thorne Bay, AK. Cabin constructed on site by SAGA volunteer crew 2010. Cabin in protected cove in Moira Sound. Ocean fishing, stream fishing, viewing scenery and wildlife, beachcombing. Salmon runs draw anglers, black bear to Kegan Creek. ½-mile trail along the creek connects Kegan Cove to cabin on Kegan Creek and to Kegan Lake. Watch fish or try to catch salmon, steelhead, trout from trail. Bears, eagles, gulls and a variety of other birds frequent area. Cabin sleeps up to 6, wood stove (wood sometimes provided), outhouse. Bring your own Sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, lantern, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, and fire starter. It's a good idea to bring your own water.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Check in/out at noon |
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| Reservations: | A non-refundable service fee will be added to each reservation by Recreation.gov |
| Fees: | $55/night peak season May 1 – September 30 $35/night non-peak season October 1 – April 30 |
| Open Season: | April |
| Usage: | Light |
| Closest Towns: | Hollis, Ketchikan |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (1) |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions: Approximately 30 air miles from Ketchikan, Alaska, and 51 air miles from Craig on saltwater at Moira Sound. Accessible by floatplane or by boat. Refer to USGS Craig A-1.Activities
Tidepooling
Enjoy a rocky beach within the small cove next to the cabin to find mussels, clams, starfish, crab, and jellyfish. Explore the tidally influenced mouth of Kegan Creek and watch migrating salmon and other wildlife travel through.Cabin Rentals
Occupancy of Forest Service cabins is by permit only.
| 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 www.recreation.gov |
Estuary Fishing
Fishing in bay or mouth of Kegan Creek for salmon and other species. Mooring buoy in bay near cabin available on a first-come, first-served basis. Mooring of more than one vessel allowed, if first party there agrees.| Fish Species | Silver salmon, sockeye salmon, pink salmon, dolly Varden, steelhead trout, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout |
| Special Designations | Catch-and-release fishing is encouraged for steelhead and cutthroat as wild populations are fragile in many waters throughout the area. |
| Fishing Mode | Boat or bank |
| Water Temperature | Cold |
| Fishing Method | Bait or lure |
River and Stream Fishing
Fishing in bay or mouth of Kegan Creek for salmon and other species. Mooring buoy in bay near cabin available on a first-come, first-served basis. Mooring of more than one vessel allowed, if first party there agrees.| Special Designations | Catch-and-release fishing is encouraged for steelhead and cutthroat as wild populations are fragile in many waters throughout the area. |
| Fish Species | Silver salmon, sockeye salmon, pink salmon, dolly Varden, steelhead trout, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout |
| Fishing Mode | Bank |
| Water Temperature | Mixed warm/cold |
| Fishing Method | Fly or lure |
Day Hiking
Hike the Kegan Cove Trail from Kegan Cove Cabin to Kegan Creek Cabin and fish along Kegan Creek.| Fire Information | Campfires allowed in designated cabin sites. |
| Elevation desc | little elevation change |
| Difficulty Level: | More to Most Difficult |
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Boating - Motorized
The waters around the cabin offer excellent opportunities for crabbing, wildlife viewing, saltwater fishing, and recreational boating. A mooring buoy is located a short distance from the cabin.Related Information
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