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Kah Sheets Bay Cabin
The Kah Sheets Bay hunter-style cabin has oil (#1 stove oil only) and wood stoves, 4 single bunks, wooden table and benches, pit-type outhouse, axe/maul, covered porch with 2 skylights. Firewood is provided for wood stove use only, but is not guaranteed. Stove oil, bedding, and cooking utensils are not provided. The area surrounding the cabin is mostly flat muskeg; there is a 776' (236 m) hill between the Kah Sheets Bay and Kah Sheets Lake cabins.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | A non-refundable service fee will be added to each reservation by Recreation.gov |
|---|---|
| Fees: | $40/night peak season May 1 – September 30 $25/night non-peak season October 1 – April 30 |
| Usage: | Light |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Pit Toilet |
| Operated By: | Forest Service - Petersburg Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:Mouth of Kah Sheets Creek, south end of Kupreanof Island.
General Notes:
Visitors who wish to explore the area by boat need to have at least a 14-foot tide to navigate the area in front of the cabin.
Activities
Cabin Rentals
The Kah Sheets Bay hunter-style cabin has oil (#1 stove oil only) and wood stoves, 4 single bunks, wooden table and benches, pit-type outhouse, axe/maul, covered porch with 2 skylights. Firewood is provided for wood stove use only, but is not guaranteed. Stove oil, bedding, and cooking utensils are not provided. The area surrounding the cabin is mostly flat muskeg; there is a 776' (236 m) hill between the Kah Sheets Bay and Kah Sheets Lake cabins. Occupancy of Forest Service cabins is by permit only. Reservations may be made up to 180 days in advance.
| 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, this link will also provide more detailed information about the cabin. |
| Size Restrictions | 4 |
Salt Water Fishing
Coho fishing in saltwater near the cabin and crabbing in the bay. Check with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game at www.adfg.alaska.gov for the most current regulations.
| Fishing Mode | Boat and bank |
| Fishing Method | Lure and pot fishing |
River and Stream Fishing
Steelhead, Dolly Varden, and cutthroat trout, and coho and pink salmon fishing in abundance in Kadake Creek. Check with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game at www.adfg.alaska.gov for the most current regulations.
| Fishing Mode | Bank |
| Fishing Method | Fly, bait, and lure fishing |
Day Hiking
The 2.5-mile long Kah Sheets Lake Trail connects the Kah Sheets Bay Cabin to the Kah Sheets Lake Cabin, and accesses fishing holes along the route.
Big Game Hunting
Black bear and deer hunting. Visit http://hunt.alaska.gov for the most up-to-date regulation information.
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