Description
Rustic Cabin, approximately 12' x 14'.
Facilities
The cabin is equipped with bunks, a table and wood heating stove. Visitors should bring a cookstove and lantern. There is a woodshed and outhouse nearby; firewood is provided but must be split. Water is available from the lake, but visitors are advised to purify the water before use.
Area
Northern end of Afognak Island.
Location
Laura Lake is located on the northern end of Afognak Island roughly 2 1/2 miles from the head of Pauls Bay. The cabin can be reached in 35 minutes by floatplane from the city of Kodiak.
Access
Access is via floatplane only, since there are no developed trails from Pauls Bay to the cabin. (Densely forested Sitka spruce and rugged terrain make any cross-country travel in this area challenging. It is important to note that the lake may freeze as early as November 1, making it inaccessible by floatplane during the winter months,
Terrain
Flat to very hilly
Special Features
Activities include hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing. There are no developed trails from Pauls Bay to the cabin or around it. So it is suggested that you bring an inflatable kayak to get around the area. Also be aware of bears as you explore the area. They can be encountered during any season, so please take the proper bear precautions such as safe storage of food and making noise when in the densely forested areas.
Laura Lake is part of the Pauls and Laura Lakes salmon spawning system. Red salmon enter Pauls Lake in mid-June and silvers enter during August. These fish must journey two miles through Pauls Lake and up a cascading creek before entering Laura Lake.
Managing Agency
Alaska State Parks - Kodiak District Office
What To Bring
Portable Cookstove, lantern, and fuel. Full body raingear, matches in waterproof container, first aid kit, compass and tide book (use Seldovia tables) sleeping bag, towel, gloves, hat, waterproof boots, extra food & clothing.
Rowboat
No
Stove
Woodburning for heat
More Info
Weather at Afognak Island is generally cool and moist. Average annual precipitation is about 75 inches and summertime temperatures range from the low 40's to the low 60's. Poor weather can delay flights to and from the park so all visitors are encouraged to pack extra food and supplies in case they get weathered in.
