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Point Amargura Cabin
15' x 17' metal-roofed full loft cabin located on the tip of San Fernando Island with a scenic view of the ocean and great wildlife viewing. Excellent fishing for halibut, bottom fish, pink, chum, silver and king salmon. Good hunting, beachcombing. Good place to wait out weather. Cabin sleeps up to 6 with one bunk and a loft that sleeps 4, wood stove (wood sometimes provided), axe, maul, wedges, outhouse. Bring your own water (none available near cabin), sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, lantern, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, fire starter. Wood is not guaranteed.
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: | $45/night peak season May 1 – September 30 $25/night non-peak season October 1 – April 30 |
| Open Season: | April |
| Usage: | Light |
| Closest Towns: | Craig, Klawock |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Pit Toilet (1) |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions: Approximately 70 air miles from Ketchikan and 8 miles west of the City of Craig on Prince of Wales Island. Accessible by floatplane or boat. Boat from Craig or Klawock.Refer to USGS Craig B-5
Activities
Cabin Rentals
Occupancy of Forest Service cabins is by permit only $45/night peak season May 1 – September 30
$25/night non-peak season 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 |
Salt Water Fishing
Excellent fishing for halibut, bottom fish, pink, chum, silver and king salmon. Cabin is located S end of San Fernando Island, 8 miles (13 km) W of Craig, 70 miles (112 km) from Ketchikan on Point Amargura.| Fish Species | halibut, bottom fish, pink, chum, silver and king salmon |
| Fishing Mode | Mostly by boat. |
| Water Temperature | Cold |
| Fishing Method | Bait or lure |
Viewing Wildlife
View whales, sea lions, seals, otters, and abundant waterfowl from this oceanside remote cabin.| Species | Humpback and gray whales, Stellar sea lions, harbor seals, sea otters, waterfowl |
| Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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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.Boating - Non-Motorized
Kayaking around Pt. Amargura offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities, as well as good fishing.
Location