North Beach Cabin

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

Overview

North Beach Cabin is nestled just inside the forest fringe on the north beach of Shelikof Bay on Kruzof Island, 20 miles northwest of Sitka, Alaska. The A-frame cabin is available year-round, weather permitting, and was built in 1993 by volunteers from the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station in Sitka and by local volunteers. The Shelikof Cabin is located on the east shore of Shelikof Bay just south of the Shelikof River, about a mile from this cabin.

This is a remote site. The cabin can be accessed by boat, a 45-minute ride from Sitka to Mud Bay, followed by a 7.5 mile hike or off-highway vehicle ride on old logging roads. The cabin can also be reached by helicopter at lower tides.

Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring their own amenities.

Recreation

Beachcombing, photography, hiking, hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing and riding off-highway vehicles are popular activities at North Beach Cabin. Nearly 40 miles of old logging roads are open to hiking, mountain biking and off-highway vehicle riding. Fishing is fair for Dolly Varden trout, coho and pink salmon found in local streams.

For information about fishing permits and seasons, visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website.

Facilities

The 16' x 16' wood A-frame cabin can accommodate up to eight people with a double plywood bunk bed and a sleeping loft reached by climbing a vertical ladder. An oil stove for heat, a table with benches, a cooking counter, broom and dustpan are provided. An outhouse toilet is close to the cabin. The cabin does not include mattresses, cooking utensils or heating oil. Visitors should bring #1 diesel fuel (generally 10 gallons for a three-day stay, more of less depending on the time of year), sleeping bags and pads, a cooking stove, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, a lantern, garbage bags, a fire extinguisher and fire starter. Rain gear and boots are recommended. Water is available from a creek at a crossing about 1/3-mile from the cabin, but must be treated before using. It's recommended that visitors bring their own water. Click here for more cabin information and maps.

Natural Features

The cabin has spectacular views of the cresting waves on the outside coast of the Gulf of Alaska. It is surrounded by a hemlock and spruce forest and sits just above a sandy beach. The terrain is relatively flat and easy to explore. Brown bear frequent the area.

Camp site features

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Largest party: 8 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 20 air miles northwest of Sitka, on the western shore of Kruzof Island. Access by boat, 45 minutes from Sitka to Mud Bay on the east side of Kruzof Island, then 7.5 mile hike or off-highway vehicle ride on old logging roads to a “T” in road at Iris Meadows. Turn right about 1/8 mile (.2 km), then turn left on road that crosses meadows. After crossing Iris Creek, continue along the road about 1 mile (1.6 km) to off-highway vehicle trail which turns left and continues about 1/4 mile (.4 km) to the cabin. For geographic features surrounding the cabin, refer to USGS topographic maps Sitka A-5 and A-6.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

6 reviews

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Michael K

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Great views. Heater didnt work.

Charles W

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Reviewed a year ago

Seems there are problems with the oil heating stove almost every time I have rented the cabin. This year, the stove was leaking fuel out of one of the fittings. Very unpleasant smell and had to empty a plastic bowl someone had placed beneath the leak often. All my gear and the gear of my guests reeked of fuel oil after our stay. I called Sitka Ranger District to report it, but have not received a response to the message I left for Rebecca, who is apparently in charge of the cabin.

Kenneth R

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Reviewed 3 years ago

I did not stay during this reservation.

Michael M

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Reviewed 3 years ago

Arrived via UTV. Waited for several minutes for the valet to get my door. Valet never showed. I’m not sure place even has one. Had to park myself. If that wasn’t bad enough there was no bellboy on duty. Had to unload not only my own and my dog’s luggage. Was starving. Searched for a room service menu and isn’t one. Wouldn’t be of any use anyway because room doesn’t have a telephone to call front desk. Figures, they probably don’t have anybody at front desk to answer. Had to build a fire in the fire ring and cook my own dinner. After dinner I wanted a nice hot shower. You might get a cold shower but only if it rains…which it will since it’s smack in the middle of a rain forest. Hot tub?… ya right. Not even a bath tub. Want to go to the bathroom you had better bring boots because my fuzzy slippers get destroyed walking 50 yards to the shack with hole in ground they call a bathroom. No bidet. I repeat- there is no bidet here. Be prepared wipe one’s own back side with paper. One nice thing this place has going for it is the location just off the beach. The waves pound mercilessly all day and night if there is a storm. I walked down to the water thinking at least there would be some lounge chairs by the beach bar. There was neither. Doesn’t look like there ever was. Driftwood and sand is all this beach has to offer. Bring a chair. Slightly perturbed at the lack of service I pouted my way to bed. Holy smokes what a surprise I got. 1000 thread count sheets? 600 count? Neither. Not even a mattress. All you get is a flat piece of plywood to sleep on. Forget about a pea princess! Don’t bring an inflatable and your going to sleep on the slab. Fortunately I had one and of course I travel with my own bedding. Who uses those hotel sheets anyway. No loss there. Overall this place just offers four walls, an oil heater (bring your own oil) and one of the best locations in the world. I’ll be back again. Loved it

Kenneth R

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Reviewed 6 years ago

The cabin was nice and clean and the stove worked and there is a new outhouse that has good ventelation and is nice and clean. Users help preserve the outhouse and keep the lid down when not in use and never put plastic of any kind in outhouse. Didn't use the outdoor fire pit but note to other users dont burn your garbage or cans in the fire pit It puts all kinds of nasty contaminates into the surounding area. Please help keep the place pristine and healthy and pack out what you pack in. Absouloutly love this area and enjoyed listening to the surf and all the fresh ocean air. Truly a little piece of heaven here on earth.

Michaela C

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Reviewed 6 years ago

Stove was broken and looked to have been attempted to be fixed by a previous renter. It was a cold, wet four nights.

Availability

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Reserve

Popularity: Moderate

Busiest in November, when about 48% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 4 years of reservations.