Eagle Cabin

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Tongass National Forest

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Tongass National Forest 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. Season: Year round Status: none Reservations: A non-refundable service fee will be added to each reservation by Recreation.gov Overview Eagle Cabin, formerly known as Middle Situk North Cabin, is located on the east bank of the Situk River. It is open year-round and makes an ideal base for fishing or hunting. The site can be accessed by wheeled plane, boat or a 3-mile hiking trail. An airstrip is located near the cabin. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. Recreation The trail leading to the cabin is relatively flat and can flood. Numerous root wads across it make walking moderately difficult. The trail also fords the Old Situk River, but it does not follow the banks of Situk River. This cabin is an ideal destination for hunters and anglers. The Situk River offers outstanding fishing for rainbow trout, Dolly Varden and steelhead, as well as sockeye, pink, king and coho salmon. Moose hunting may be very good. Visitors can bring… Getting there: The cabin is located 8 air miles east of Yakutat on the east bank of Situk River. Access is by trail, boat or wheeled aircraft. From Nine Mile Bridge on Forest Highway 10, hike the 3-mile trail or boat 3.2 miles downriver (1.5 hour float). The cabin 9.6 miles upriver from Situk Landing (terminus of Lost River Road). The Forest Service-maintained airstrip is about 300 feet from cabin. It is 1,800 feet long and 50 feet wide. Phone: (907) 784-3359 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233089 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: EAGLE CABIN