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Garnet Ledge Cabin
16' x 16' A-frame with loft, 2 single bunks, table, benches, wood stove, wood shed, splitting maul. Bedding, cooking utensils, and firewood not provided.
Guests should provide their own firewood.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | www.recreation.gov A $9 reservation fee will be added to each reservation. |
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| Fees: | $35/night peak season May 1 – September 30 $35/night non-peak season October 1 – April 30 |
| Usage: | Light |
| Closest Towns: | Wrangell |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | outhouse |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions: Mainland, 8 miles NE of Wrangell on Stikine River delta approximately 1 mile S of Point RothsayActivities
Cabin Rentals
The boardwalk trail to the Garnet Ledge was destroyed by the extensive blowdown behind the cabin in 2005. Access to Garnet Ledge is along beach to trail on private land owned by First Presbyterian Church of Wrangell.
| 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. |
| Size Restrictions | 7 |
Viewing Wildlife
Bald eagles, sea lions, harbor seals, various gulls concentrate on the tide flats during the hooligan run in April. Brown and black bears and moose can be seen in the area.Rockhounding
Special attraction of the site is garnet outcropping nearby. The outcropping and the land surrounding it is private land owned by the First Presbyterian Church of Wrangell on behalf of the children of Wrangell. For more information contact the First Presbyterian Church of Wrangell (907) 874-3534 or the Wrangell Chamber of Commerce (907) 874-3901.