Brents Beach Cabin

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SITKA RANGER DISTRICT, 2108 HALIBUT POINT RD
SITKA, AK 99835

Overview

Brent's Beach Cabin is located on the eastern shore of Kruzof Island in Crab Bay in the Tongass National Forest, 15 miles northwest of Sitka, Alaska. The cabin is open year-round and makes an excellent base to experience this beautiful corner of Alaska. Fred's Creek Cabin is 5 miles south.

The original A-frame cabin located at this site was donated by a former Forest Service district ranger in memory of his teenage son, Brent, who along with two friends, drowned in Sitka Sound while halibut fishing in the early 1970s. In 1985, the current cabin replaced the well-worn A-frame.

This is a remote location. The cabin can be accessed only by boat or helicopter, weather permitting. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring many of their own amenities.

Recreation

Visitors enjoy beachcombing, sunbathing and sculpting in the sands in front of the cabin, saltwater fishing in the bay and hunting deer in-season in the surrounding forest. Volcanic features are a 10-minute hike north of the cabin. Be sure to bring a compass. For information about fishing and hunting permits and seasons, visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website.

Facilities

The one-room, Pan-abode-style cabin sleeps six and is furnished with two double plywood bunks and two single plywood bunks (no mattresses). The cabin includes a wood stove, axe or splitting mail, a table and benches, cooking counter, a broom and an outhouse toilet.

Guests should bring sleeping bags and pads, a cooking stove, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, a lantern, garbage bags, a fire extinguisher, fire starter, raingear and rubber boots.

Water is available from the nearby inlet stream. Treat all water before using. It is recommended that visitors bring their own water.

A mooring buoy is provided on a first-come, first-served basis for boat anchorage. It can be used by cabin visitors or general forest users. Cabin reservation does not include exclusive use of the buoy. Mooring buoys are configured using a 4200-lb concrete block with 90 feet of 7/8th-inch stud link chain. Mariners are responsible for determining how suitable an anchoring system is for the size of their craft.

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Natural Features

The cabin sits just inside timberline on a beautiful, sandy beach facing Crab Bay and is surrounded by a dense forest of spruce and hemlock. Brown bears frequent the area.

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

Accessible year round, weather permitting. Located 15 miles west of Sitka on the southeast shore of Kruzof Island. Access is 30 minutes by boat from Sitka. Helicopter landing on the beach is possible at lower tides. Refer to USGS topographic maps Sitka A-5, A-6. Boat access can only occur at certain stages of the tide. Please check current conditions prior to your trip. Click here for more information. Erratic and abnormally large waves have been reported on Kruzof Island at low slack tide. Avoid approaching the beach by boat and unloading while the tide is turning. Non-boaters or out-of-town visitors are encouraged to use a local charter boat operator.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

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Olga T

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Reviewed a month ago

Amazing cabin and the area. The little wood stove works great (can heat up that small cabin in minutes). Lots of firewood in the shed. Incredible getaway- can’t way to return!

Linda B

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Cabin was clean, beach is lovely, firewood supply was great.

Robert W

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Reviewed 7 months ago

Stunning gray whale viewing from the beach in front of the cabin. However, the woodshed was basically empty, with a few knotty rounds that could never be split or used in the woodstove (which itself is in rough shape). Not sure what our $50/night is buying anymore.

Olga T

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Reviewed 9 months ago

It’s my favorite cabin so far. It’s on a smaller size so it’s easier to make it toasty. There’s also so much to explore in the area- tidal pools, beaches, lava cave… Lots of sea otters and river otters. Remote enough while still being accessible. Love this place so much!

Douglas B

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Reviewed a year ago

Took my son and grandson to Brent’s Beach for my Grandson’s 12th birthday for a two night stay. This was my grandson’s first trip “roughing it” and he had a great time. He learned how to chop wood, start a fire, and live without electricity. He really enjoyed walking on the rocks during low tide to see the various wildlife in the pools. It was my second trip to Brent’s Beach and I had a great time during both visits. It is the perfect cabin for a small group. It would be nice to have a slightly larger deck with a small table for outside cooking and eating.

Kevin B

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Reviewed 4 years ago

every thing was good. it would be nice if the beach trail was groomed better. alot of indian celery.

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Reserve

Popularity: Quiet

Busiest in November, when about 38% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 4 years of reservations.