Blind Pass Cabin

$60.00/night

Overview

Blind Pass Cabin sits on the northwest shore of Hassler Island, on Blind Pass. This secluded retreat is open year-round and makes an ideal base camp for exploring the various bays and inlets in the northern Behm Canal area.

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

Recreation

The area is noted for king salmon runs into the Unuk River, with other salmon species, halibut, red snapper, Dungeness crab and shrimp also in abundance. A freshwater lake with trout is located about a half-mile upstream from the cabin. There is no trail to the lake.

Sea kayaking is a popular mode of transportation, and many kayakers use this cabin as a base for exploring Bell Island, Gedney Pass and Bell Arm. It is also possible to kayak to Bailey Bay and hike to the Lake Shelokum Hot Springs. Guests must supply their own equipment and should consult local tide tables before departing.

Hunting is also possible in designated seasons with a permit.

Facilities

This 12-by-14 cabin ( pan-abode style ) has two single bunks and two double bunks, to sleep up to six people. It is also equipped with a table and benches, broom, tiny woood stove and an outhouse. A mooring float is available, but it is not for the exclusive use of cabin guests.

Water and electricity are not provided. Firewood maybe avaliable but guest should consider brining some compressed log firewood to utilize in the Tiny Wood Stove. Water is available from a nearby creek, but guests should be sure to treat any water taken from a natural source prior to drinking or cooking with it ( water safety tips ).
It is recommended that guests bring their own water supply.

Other items to pack include sleeping bags, sleeping pads, lanterns or flashlights, cookware, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, a fire extinguisher
and matches, among other necessities. Guests are expected to pack out trash and clean the cabin before leaving ( click
here for more cabin details).

Natural Features

The cabin is tucked into a sheltered cove, surrounded by old-growth forest. Low tides reveal a long beach in front of the cabin, and there is an adjacent stream. Guests have views of Blind Pass and densely forested Black Island, which makes up the opposite shore.

Wildlife in the area include Sitka black-tailed deer, black bears and wolves (bear safety information). A variety of waterfowl and marine mammals may be seen in Blind Pass.

Camp site features

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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 located approximately 40 air miles north of Ketchikan on the northwest shore of Hassler Island, across from Black Island. Accessible by float plane or by boat. Mooring buoy in front of cabin is first-come, first-serve. Refer to USGS topographic map, Ketchikan D-5, and check local tide tables to determine best times for arrival and departure.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

6 reviews

5 stars

Francis S

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Excellent location to get away and enjoy nature. Saw a juvenile black bear at dusk across the stream. Cabin and outhouse were clean and serviceable. Transition to the small wood stove was a good idea. Unfortunate, but carried out two extra bags of trash others had left. Overall, a great experience!

Wendell P

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Reviewed 4 months ago

We enjoyed our stay with family from Colorado. Caught some crab and shrimp near the area. Cabin was clean and convenient. Wood pile is getting a little low so hopefully it gets restocked. Unfortunately, we had forgotten our little Buddy Propane Heater there. So, someone might get lucky with a new propane heater or can be left there for someone else to use. As there is an extra propane bottle in the cabinet.

Bernd F

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Reviewed 2 years ago

Great cabin! Clean and beautiful situated. We enjoyed the woodstove and the firewood on two rainy days on our circumnavigation of Revilla Island. It is a good decision to replace the old oilstove in an environment where there is wood in abundance. Thank you USFS. I would recommend a trip tp Bailey Bay from there to Lake Shelokum and its hot springs. A 1 hr. trail( mooring buoy at the trailhead) leads up to the lake. There are 2 canoes and paddles. You can paddle or hike to the hot springs. A three sided shelter is nearby.

Delaney M

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Reviewed 2 years ago

Great stay at Blind Pass cabin! The cabin is clean, well maintained, and stocked with firewood. We read online that it has an oil stove, but it’s actually a wood stove! The mooring buoy just about goes dry at some low tides, so something to keep in mind if you are traveling via sailboat or larger vessel. The beach is shallow then drops off to about 300 ft. We offloaded gear at the beach then used an inflatable packraft to paddle to shore after tying up the boat.

Seth R

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Reviewed 3 years ago

Mourning buoy was great, protected little channel with humpbacks feeding in front of cabin. Oil stove worked great, cabin dry and cozy!

Craig C

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Reviewed 6 years ago

Great cabin location.

Availability

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