Cabin Information
What Will I Find? Forest cabins are located at remote lakes, rivers, streams, and on saltwater beaches. Most lake cabins are accessible only by float plane. The cabins on salt water can be reached by boat and usually by float plane. Access to cabins on salt water and on the Stikine River and Delta may require special tidal conditions. Rental fees vary from $25 to $45 per day depending on time of year and demand for the cabin. Cabin permits are issued for noncommercial purposes to anyone 18 years of age or older. Any number of persons can occupy the cabin under a single permit. Use under each permit is normally limited to 7 days between May 1 and September 30, and 10 days the rest of the year. A permit day begins at 12 noon on the assigned day and ends at 12 noon the following day. |
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Note: Unauthorized use of these cabins is a violation of both State and Federal laws and regulations. Violators are subject to a fine of up to $5000 and/or 6 months imprisonment. Violations should be reported immediately to a Forest Service officer. Be certain to have your confirmation letter with you while using the cabin. | |||||||||
To Top Each cabin includes table, benches, plywood bunks (without mattresses), wood and/or oil heating stove, axe/maul where appropriate, broom, and outhouse. The cabins do not have electricity, bedding, or cooking utensils. It is wise to take a gas or propane stove for cooking, your own sleeping bags, pads, pots, pans, plates, utensils, toilet paper, garbage bags, fire starter and insect repellent. Be sure to check the specific stove information on the cabin you want. The Forest Service does not provide stove oil for cabin users. Be sure to check whether the oil stove takes No. 1 or No. 2 oil; 5-10 gallons will burn about a week, depending on the time of year and the weather. Firewood is generally provided at cabins with wood stoves, but is not guaranteed. The firewood that is provided is for indoor use only. If you must have an outdoor fire, please gather your own firewood, using already downed material, not standing trees. Please make sure your fire is "dead out" before you leave the cabin. Drinking water is not provided. Water taken from lakes or streams,
no matter how clear, should be boiled at least 5 minutes or treated to
make it safe for drinking. Boats and oars are furnished at some cabins, usually on lakes. A small outboard motor, in the 2 to 10 horsepower category, may add to your enjoyment. Boat users must provide a U.S. Coast Guard approved flotation device for each passenger aboard the boat. Safety Camping Etiquette Know Before You Go To Top Give special attention to the tide information provided for each saltwater
cabin. The lower the tide, the longer the walk to the cabin, sometimes
as much as 2 miles. Some cabins are inaccessible by boat or plane at low
tide. Tide information is also extremely significant for those cabin users
planning to boat to cabins on the Stikine River and the adjacent tide
flats. Consult local tide tables when planning time of departure, length
of stay, and time of return from your trip. PLEASE NOTE: Check
with the local district office for the correct tide table to use for the
cabin of your choice. Keep in mind that arrangements need to be made in advance to ensure services. To Top
You can cancel or change your reservation by calling NRRS at the same toll-free number. One, and only one, change in a reservation (defined as a modification to the start or end date of your reservation) is permitted. A second change requires a cancellation of your original reservation and the booking of a new one. If you cancel a cabin reservation within 14 days of your scheduled arrival date, you will be charged a $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's recreation use fee. No-shows, early departures, or cancellations after the scheduled arrival date are not entitled to a refund. Cancellations within the 14 days of your scheduled arrival date for single night use will not be assessed a service fee. If you are using the reserveusa.com site, you can go to the cabin of your choice, click on the sites link and from there click on What's available to check the cabin's availability on your preferred dates. You may use your credit card over the phone or Internet. On the phone, you may get a tentative reservation without payment, then get a confirmation if your payment (cashier's check or money order) is received at the National Recreation Reservation Service Call Center within 10 days. You may contact any Forest Service district office if you have any questions or problems making your cabin reservations. Cabin reservations may be made up to 180 days in advance of the first day of requested use. Reservations are confirmed instantly on a first come-first served basis. Please call (907-228-6220) or e-mail us (r10_Ketchikan_Alaska_Info@fs.fed.us) for details. We want to ensure you have all the information you need to use the reservation system and enjoy the recreation cabins and campsites in Alaska's National Forests. Updated November 20, 2003 |
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