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Anchor Pass Cabin

Overview

Anchor Pass Cabin is open year-round and serves as a halfway point for those traveling around Revillagigedo Island. This secluded retreat sits on the mainland across from the east end of Bell Island, offering scenic views and myriad recreational opportunities.

The site can be accessed by floatplane, boat or kayak, depending on conditions. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

Recreation

This area offers good saltwater fishing for halibut, rockfish, red snapper and salmon, as well as shrimping and crabbing opportunities. There may be some restrictions on sport fishing for salmon in areas close to the cabin.

Sea kayaking is an extremely popular way of getting around, but visitors must provide their own equipment and consult tide charts before setting out (local tide charts).

Hunting is possible in designated seasons with the proper permit.

Facilities

This 12x14-ft. pan-abode style cabin sleeps six and comes equipped with two single bunks, two double bunks, a table and benches, wood stove, splitting maul, cleaning equipment and an outhouse. Bring your own firewood as it cannot be guaranteed.

A mooring float is available, but it is not for the exclusive use of cabin visitors.

Water and electricity are not provided. Water is available from a nearby creek, but must be treated before being used. It is recommended that visitors bring their own water supply.

Other items to pack include sleeping bags, sleeping pads, food, cookware, plates, utensils, lanterns or flashlights, toilet paper, garbage bags, a fire extinguisher
and fire starter. Visitors are expected to pack out trash and clean the cabin before leaving.

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Natural Features

The cabin is tucked into a forested area on the shore of Anchor Pass. A beach is located in front of the cabin, which may be submerged in high tides. The front deck offers a spectacular view of the mountains of northern Revillagigedo Island.

Wildlife in the area includes Sitka black-tailed deer, mountain goats, wolves and black and brown bears. Many species of waterfowl and marine mammals may be seen in Anchor Pass.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

  • Largest party: 6 people

Fees

Only one change per reservation for all Alaska cabins is allowed. Change is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation; after one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the current reservation and re-book the new dates.

Directions

The cabin is approximately 50 air miles north of Ketchikan, located on the mainland shore of Anchor Pass across from the east end of Bell Island. It is accessible by floatplane or by boat. A mooring buoy is provided at the site on a first come-first serve basis. Refer to USGS Ketchikan D-5 and check tide charts to determine best times for arrival and departure.

Stay Limit

Check in from 12 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Alaina H
Loop:Area Anchor Pass Cabin
Site:K01
Reviewed a year ago
The cabin was clean, and wood shed was stocked. We appreciated the "bear window" for our food, even though we didn't see or hear any. The outhouse was also in good condition, and we enjoyed all the previous log entries. This is a cabin we would stay at again.
Bernd F
Loop:Area Anchor Pass Cabin
Site:K01
Reviewed 2 years ago
Beautyful and clean cabin. Woodshed was full. Thanks to USFS!
Darryl H
Loop:Area Anchor Pass Cabin
Site:K01
Reviewed 5 years ago
The trip started out that we had to clean human poop from around the cabin people before us I guess did not believe in using the outhouse ( Very disgusting). After cleaning the poop up the trip was great. I hope someone can get in touch with the people ahead of us and explain the outhouse.
Popularity

Moderate · 42%

Busiest in July, when about 42% of sites are booked. Based on 9 years of reservations.

Availability

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Location

KETCHIKAN, AK

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