USFS Cabin Listing
| Petersburg Ranger District | Wrangell Ranger District |
Above Chart is Reproduced from Forest Service Stikine Area Cabin Guide
See Map for Cabin Location
Cabins with Access Requirements
Big John Bay- Requires a minimum tide of 15 feet for aircraft to get to cabin, otherwise
it is a 1 mile hike through mud.
Castle Flats- Requires a minimum tide of 15 feet for aircraft to get to cabin, otherwise
it is a 2 mile hike in mud.
Castle River- Aircraft can only fly to Castle Flats cabin, then a .7 mile hike on an easy
trail to the Castle River Cabin. (see above for requirements into Castle Flats)
DeBoer Lake- Due to high altitude in mountains, fog and high winds can prevent
scheduled pickups or drop-offs, sometimes for several days. Be prepared to have some
delays.
Devil's Elbow- Requires a minimum tide of 16 feet, otherwise it is a half mile hike.
Kadake Bay- Requires a minimum tide of 18 feet to get to cabin, or a 14.5 foot tide with
a one mile hike. Otherwise it is a 2-mile hike in mud.
Kah Sheets Bay- Requires a minimum tide of 14.8 to get to cabin. Aircraft will not fly to
cabin on a lesser tide.
Spurt Cove- Requires an incoming tide to get to cabin.
Swan Lake- Due to high altitude in mountains, fog and high winds can prevent scheduled
pickups or drop-offs, sometimes for several days. Be prepared to have some delays.
Towers Arm- Requires a 17 to 18 foot tide. A 4-mile hike in mud is required at low tide.