Kanga Bay Cabin
Rustic 15' x 17' Pan Abode style cabin with sleeping loft reached by staircase; small deck in front; mooring buoy for anchorage. Capacity 6 persons.
At a Glance
Operational Hours: | 2020 Cabin maintenance closures are March 30-31, April 1-2, June 15-18, October 19-22. Please contact the Sitka Ranger District at 907-747-6671 for more information. |
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Reservations: | www.recreation.gov A $9 reservation fee will be added to each reservation. |
Fees: | $50/night peak season May 1 – September 30 $50/night non-peak season October 1 – April 30 |
Usage: | Light |
Closest Towns: | Sitka |
Water: | yes |
Restroom: | pit toilet, not ADA accessible |
Operated By: | Tongass NF - Sitka RD |
General Information
Directions: Located on Baranof Island 12 miles south of Sitka; 10 minute floatplane ride or 40 minute boat ride from Sitka.Activities
Cabin Rentals
Cabin faces southeast overlooking a peaceful cove and is located in a natural clearing surrounded by a dense spruce and hemlock forest. To the southeast are vistas of snow-capped peaks overlooking Redoubt Bay. Main level has one single-wide bunk over a double-wide bunk. Open sleeping loft has no bunks and looks down on main level. A small deck is located in front of the cabin with a gently sloping sand pebble beach to the water. Occasional strong winds from the southeast or from Redoubt Lake area; otherwise a peaceful cove. Popular Goddard Hot Springs is about 8 miles (13 km) or a 20 minute boat ride south; public hot tubs first-come/first-serve. Suggested USGS topo map: Port Alexander D-5, D-4 What to bring: Fire starter, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, lantern, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags. Rubber boots and raingear are recommended. Water available from nearby stream, 100 feet (30 m) away from cabin. Treat all water before using. Better idea is to bring your own water. Mooring buoy available on first-come, first-served basis for boat anchorage. Cabin reservation does not include exclusive use of buoy. Cabin is NOT maintained during the winter. Firewood for the cabin stove may be in short supply or temporarily out at any time of year. Firewood not provided for outdoor campfires, gather only dead and down wood. Accessible year round, weather permitting. Occasionally poor weather can result in extended stays, and cabin users should be prepared for this. Pack out all gear, garbage and food that you bring to cabin. Reservations may be made on the day of arrival or up to 180 days in advance. Reservations are restricted to a maximum stay of 7 consecutive nights per party for any one reservation May 1 - September 30 and a maximum stay of 10 consecutive nights per party October 1 - April 30.
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. Cabin reservations (check-in & check out time) are from noon to noon. |
Salt Water Fishing
Kanga Bay - Fishing for sockeye and coho salmon during August at Redoubt Lake, about 30 minutes away by boat. Refer to http://www.adfg.alaska.gov species, permits and regulations.
Big Game Hunting
Big game hunting in season possible from this cabin. Refer to http://www.adfg.alaska.gov for species, permits and regulations.