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Sitkoh Lake West Cabin
Sitkoh Lake West Cabin is a rustic 12' x 14' Pan Abode style cabin with plywood bunks; table and benches; wood stove; skiff with oars; Capacity 6 persons. This is one of two public recreation cabins located on Sitkoh Lake. Skiff with oars. Capacity 6 persons.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | 2020 Cabin maintenance closures are June 8-11, September 8-10. 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 southeastern Chichagof Island 35 miles (56km) northeast of Sitka on northwest shore of Sitkoh Lake; 30-minute flight from Sitka by floatplane or by hiking from Peril Straits to road trail 317544-Ocean Boulevard which passes within 1/4 mile (400 m) of cabin.Activities
Cabin Rentals
Sitkoh Lake West Cabin is surrounded by forested mountains rising to near 2,500 feet (760 m) nestled alongside an inlet stream surrounded by towering old-growth spruce and hemlock. Sitkoh Lake East Cabin is located on the lake about 2 miles east of this cabin. Use the skiff provided to access the Sitkoh Bay Trail east of the Sitkoh Lake East Cabin. This trail is in poor condition and brown bears frequent the trail area. This cabin may also may be accessed by OHV traffic (less than or equal to 50 inches wide) via False Island Road # 317540 and Ocean Blvd Road Trail # 317544 . Refer to the Sitka Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) on the Tongass National Forest website at http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/tongass/maps-pubs. Cabin has two single-wide bunks atop two double wide bunks. Suggested USGS topo map: Sitka B-4, C-3, C-4 The small, square-bowed skiff (rowboat) with oars is provided but is heavy. A long-shaft outboard motor in the 2-10 hp range is highly recommended for use with the skiff provided. Be sure the plug is in before launching the boat. Please tie the skiff well up on the shore and pull the plug before leaving so the boat does not fill with rain water. What to bring: Coast Guard approved personal flotation devices for each person using the skiff, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, fire starter, lantern, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags. Rubber boots and raingear are recommended Water is available from nearby stream. Treat all water before using. Better idea is to bring your own water. Cabin is not maintained during 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. 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 | Cabin reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line by visiting www.recreation.gov. Cabin reservations (check-in & check out time) are from noon to noon. |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Good cutthroat and Dolly Varden fishing in lake. Steelhead runs in early spring, pinks in July to mid-August, and coho salmon in late August through September in outlet stream (Sitkoh Creek). Refer to http://www.adfg.alaska.gov for species, permits and regulations.