Description
A-frame cabin with sleeping loft reached by wooden ladder.
Facilities
Sleeping loft, 2 double bunks, Oil stove (#1 diesel only), Wooden table with benches, Wooden counter, Wood shed, Pit-type outhouse. Water is available from a small stream 1/4 mile south of the cabin. Treat all water before using.
Capacity
8
Area
Duncan Canal, Kupreanof Island
Location
West side of Duncan Canal, near Castle Island, on Kupreanof Island.
Access
15 miles (24 km) by plane or 25 miles (40 km) by boat from Petersburg
Terrain
Cabin on small spit of land with gravel beach in front. Cabin surrounded by combination of forest and grass flats.
Special Features
Dungeness crab, shrimp, coho salmon fishing. Waterfowl, grouse, black bear hunting. Beach walking and berry picking.
Season Of Use
Year-round
Managing Agency
Tongass National Forest
What To Bring
#1 diesel fuel, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, lantern, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, fire extinguisher and fire starter. It's a good idea to bring your own water.
Rowboat
No
Stove
Oil (#1 diesel)
More Info
Breiland Slough accessible at any tide; makes good group tent camping site. Good base camp for exploring Castle Islands. Nearest island site of old barite mine.
USGS Topo Map
Petersburg C-4, C-3, D-4
Rental Fee
$45/night May-Sept; $25/night Oct-Apr
