Hook Point Cabin

Bear spray was left in cabin prior to our visit and it had gone off. Two groups had come through (including forest service) as it was commented on in the log book. There was a note warning of it written in a paper towel, but the cabin should have been cleaned properly. Our group suffered tremendously for two nights in there. Would have been nice to know prior to our arrival. I left a message with the forest service office a week ago and have heard nothing back. We love this cabin and location but this was very disappointing.

The woodstove is currently not very functional (11/2022). There are large (roughly half inch) gaps around the walls of the woodstove with some tin foil stuffed in there in an attempt to seal it up. It has been in this condition for a couple years now and doesnt have a damper. Although you can get it drafting ok it doesn't provide much warmth in the cabin since it is so leaky and doesnt have a damper.

Great cabin, and always enjoy. If looking to “pay it forward”, would recommend bringing a chain saw to section some of the already down but still good quality trees nearby for a firewood stack. One of the splitting axes is probably going to have the end come off soon too. Lastly, since it is getting dark again, the propane Coleman lamp inside could use new glass and new mantles for it to be useful.

Regarding the comments earlier about landing at any tides. It gets snug much above a 14’ tide, though will likely be doable. For above 14.5’ pull up onto the edge of the grass.

We loved this spot! The cabin is about 1/4 mile back from the beach and we had to cross a pond/beaver dam to get there (the water (pond) was higher at the beaver dam so bring your xtra-tufs - knee boots are fine but ankle ones won't cut it). You should be able to land at any tide here (or you could in 2021 when we went). The cabin was nice for our family of 5. It has a 2nd level that 2 of our 3 kids slept on (and helped space out 5 people cramped in the cabin). There is a water bucket next to the shed gutter for water (but filter it). The fish net hammocks were awesome too!

The cabin is fantastic! Gorgeous area. Lots of interesting beach-combing, good hikes, tons of wildlife. The wood stove is great, but bringing some dry wood can make it easier to get started. The oil stove is even better. Come prepared for rain and be aware, bear encounters are a very real possibility. The rain barrel is pretty overrun with algae so bring a filter and get your water from the steam behind the cabin. Thanks to everyone who's brought tools and chopped wood, keep paying it forward! The 'library' is small, but there are a couple of good books for cold days.

The wood stove is in nearly unusable condition. We didn’t know this prior to our trip and didn’t bring stove oil with the plan of burning wood. There wasn’t any cut firewood, but we were able to make wet wood work because we brought a chainsaw. If a wood stove is inoperable, it should be noted on the site before visitors spend a lot of money with the idea they can depend on a basic amenity.

Amazing location on the Gulf of Alaska!