Greentop Cabin

$35.00/night

HOONAH RANGER DISTRICT, 430 A AIRPORT ROAD, P.O. BOX 135
HOONAH, AK 99829

Overview

Greentop Cabin is located on the southwest tip of Yakobi Island within the West Chichagof-Yakobi Wilderness Area. The cabin was built in the 1940s by a fisherman. It is available year-round and makes an excellent base for experiencing this corner of Alaska with its many recreational options. The cabin is remote. It is located approximately 41 miles west of Hoonah and 67 miles northwest of Sitka. It is accessible only by boat or float plane. The flight is 1 hour from Sitka or Juneau and the boat ride is 1 hour from Pelican. This is a primitive cabin with no electricity, indoor plumbing or cell phone coverage. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

Recreation

There are excellent opportunities for sea kayaking and boating in the numerous coves and protected bays. However, there are rocks in the area, so boating and kayaking excursions should be planned for high tide. Consult local tide tables.

Fishing for king salmon is also a popular pastime. For information about fishing permits and seasons, visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website.

Facilities

The 2-story log cabin accommodates 6 people and contains 1 double and 3 single bunks, a table and benches, a cooking area, a broom and dust pan. A wood stove is provided for heat. Firewood is generally available, but is not guaranteed. An outhouse is located close to the cabin. Drinking water is not available at the cabin, but water can be collected from a small stream nearby. It is recommended that visitors bring a supply of drinking water. Visitors should bring sleeping bags, sleeping pads, a cook stove and cooking gear, lantern or flashlight, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, a fire extinguisher and fire starter. Rain gear and boots are recommended. Visitors are expected to pack out their trash and food and clean the cabin before leaving.

Natural Features

The cabin sits on relatively flat terrain near the rugged, rocky coastline of Yakobi Island. It is protected from the Pacific Ocean by Greentop Harbor. The surrounding area offers abundant seashore life and the beautiful scenery of West Chichagof-Yakobi Wilderness Area. Deer and brown bear frequent the area, and sea otters are sometimes seen (bear safety and precautions).

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

Located on the southwest tip of Yakobi Island, across Lisianski Strait from Chichagof Island, Greentop Cabin is accessible only by floatplane or boat. The cabin is tucked in the northeast corner of Greentop Harbor. Access by float plane 1 hour flight time (one way) from Sitka or Juneau, 35 minute flight time from Hoonah. Access by boat 1 hour from Pelican. There is safe anchorage for boats, but use charts to enter the harbor and take it slow; there are uncharted rocks. Float planes can land easily. Please consult local tide tables before departing for the cabin. This cabin is in a designated Wilderness area, and access by helicopter is not authorized.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

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Kevin P

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Reviewed 3 months ago

A beautiful old log cabin! So much history here. A decent amount of dry firewood. A great new woodstove. Lovely smell of yellow cedar in the artic entry/wood shed. The cabin itself is huge! Biggest one I've stayed in. The harbor is great, good protection from all directions. It's dicey getting in, but doable. There is a few other little cabins nearby, which surprised me. All in all great spot, I'll definitely come back.

Mike J

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Reviewed a year ago

The cabin was awesome, historic, & well maintained- a real historical treasure. The mosquitoes, white Sox flies, and no-seeums were unreal though.

Tyler P

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Reviewed 2 years ago

Cabin was in great shape. Some wood there, we used only a little, we split some of what was in the entryway. Will bring some more with us when we go out next. The fire pit was nice but we missed our opportunity to use it during the few hours it wasn't raining.

RICHARD M

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Reviewed 3 years ago

A heads up the glass door on the wood stove is cracked. Be gentle or it might fall out. The firewood supply is low 2-3 days in moderate temps.. The firewood tools are all functional.

Brooks H

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Reviewed 3 years ago

The entrance to Greentop is tidally controlled. Make sure you have enough draft to enter as it goes dry at minus tides.

Availability

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

Reserve

Popularity: Very quiet