Warning
GeneralBe advised this facility will receive minimal maintenance this year. If this facility has an oil stove please use clean #1 heating oil or kerosene to limit problems with operation. If this facility has a wood stove it is not guaranteed wood will be available. Please help us maintain this site for all to enjoy by packing out all garbage and leaving it cleaner than you found it. Report problems to the Petersburg Ranger District: 907-772-5869.
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About Beecher Pass Cabin
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Cooking and Fire
- Firewood Available
Cabin Interior
- Heating
Reviews (15)
What Guests Are Saying
The Beecher Pass Cabin offers a great location with plenty of activities nearby and a secure anchorage. The cabin is well-maintained, though guests should prepare to split wood and create kindling. Boaters need to anchor at least 85 yards from the cabin to avoid grounding at low tide, with kayaking recommended for reaching the shore.
What Guests Are Saying
The Beecher Pass Cabin offers a great location with plenty of activities nearby and a secure anchorage. The cabin is well-maintained, though guests should prepare to split wood and create kindling. Boaters need to anchor at least 85 yards from the cabin to avoid grounding at low tide, with kayaking recommended for reaching the shore.
Review Summary
Keith C
VerifiedJuly 13, 2020 • Stayed at: P23, Loop: AREA BEECHER PASS CABIN
This was our 3rd year at Beecher Pass Cabin and the sunsets were spectacular. We had one day of high wind that actually produced breaker waves on the beach. Our boat turned sideways and was pinned against the beach preventing us from pushing out to anchor the boat further out. We have never seen wind this severe and we lost a whole day of fishing. The water is usually like glass. It might be wise to anchor out in deeper water and paddle a kayak or canoe in to the beach. Otherwise, it was another awesome experience!
Matt L
VerifiedNovember 15, 2020 • Stayed at: P23, Loop: AREA BEECHER PASS CABIN
This cabin's strengths are the solid construction, square footage, and front deck. It's also nice to have so many windows to provide natural light. If there is a north wind through the night with your boat anchored out, double check to make sure it is secure.
One thing I'd like is for the Forest Service to replace the rope seal on the wood stove door. Parts of it have worn away and the door lets in a lot of air; one ends up going through more firewood through the stay (which I can't think that the Forest Service wants to have happen). With the door not properly sealing, the damper is ineffective as well.
Cortney H
VerifiedFebruary 22, 2021 • Stayed at: P23, Loop: AREA BEECHER PASS CABIN
Made it to the cabin but had a boat issue and had to go home. So didn’t get to stay this time. It’s one of our favorites and will try again soon.
Rick R
VerifiedJune 4, 2021 • Stayed at: P23, Loop: AREA BEECHER PASS CABIN
Great, great place! Thank you forest service and volunteers for keeping this place up and running.
Anne L
VerifiedAugust 2, 2021 • Stayed at: P23, Loop: AREA BEECHER PASS CABIN
One of the bunk beds is very broken. Needs to be repaired soon or it will continue to deteriorate.
Otherwise our stay was awesome.
Barbara S
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: P23, Loop: AREA BEECHER PASS CABIN
Had a fabulous “gals weekend” !
Cabin itself was clean and in good repair, plenty of dry firewood, and such a nice beach. Unfortunately there was quite a bit of trash under and around cabin…..toilet paper around the perimeter and cans in the firepit on the beach that we cleaned up. Think maybe this cabin gets some unpaid for use as we had a couple of boats pull up close and when they saw we were there they made an abrupt turn around.
Camie G
VerifiedApril 18, 2022 • Stayed at: P23, Loop: AREA BEECHER PASS CABIN
This cabin is awesome!
Jeremy J
VerifiedMay 24, 2022 • Stayed at: P23, Loop: AREA BEECHER PASS CABIN
Wonderful experience, We loved the area and the cabin suited our needs perfectly. The only comment I would say we had to really clean out the wood burning stove to get it to burn and the chimney needed a good sweep. None of this was a destractor and we will definitely stay here again.
Vernon E
VerifiedJuly 4, 2023 • Stayed at: P23, Loop: AREA BEECHER PASS CABIN
Caught halibut right out front. Beautiful sunset and cabin was great!
Stuart E
VerifiedAugust 28, 2023 • Stayed at: P23, Loop: AREA BEECHER PASS CABIN
Cabin was very clean, plenty of fire wood and location is great
Location Beecher Pass Cabin
Address:
Po Box 1328
Petersburg, AK, 99833
United States
The cabin is accessible only by boat or float plane, at any tide, and is located on the south side of Beecher Pass on the north shore of Woewodski Island. From Petersburg, the cabin is 17 miles by float plane or 20 miles by boat. The boat route from Petersburg is over protected water, but includes one passage where attention to channel markers is essential. The route from Wrangell crosses Sumner Strait, which can be very rough in windy weather. Boats can be anchored anywhere in front of the cabin.
Refer to USGS topographic map Petersburg C4. Maps are available online or by calling the Petersburg Ranger District at (907) 772-3871.
Elevation: 27 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- This facility is located in an extremely remote and wild area; before making a reservation, become aware of bear, water, and weather safety (including cold)
- Recreating in Alaska can present both obvious and hidden dangers; please be aware of your surroundings and be prepared for extended stays due to occasionally poor weather
- Strong north winds can occasionally make anchoring in front of the cabin difficult
- There is a source of fresh water near the cabin; guests must boil or treat water before drinking
- Firewood at the cabin is supplied only for heating the cabin, it is not for outdoor campfires; collect dead and down wood from the forest for your outdoor campfire
- Use of this cabin by a commercial operator, such as an outfitter or guide, is not allowed
- High levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) have been recorded in this area
- All garbage and food must be packed out
- Please report missing or damaged items to the Petersburg Ranger District
- Learn more about Tongass National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by purchasing firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit don'tmovefirewood.org.
- The invasive European Green Crab (EGC) has been found in southern Southeast Alaska and is suspected to be in more locations on the Tongass National Forest. Please actively look for and report EGC to help map the distribution and contribute to management.
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralBe advised this facility will receive minimal maintenance this year. If this facility has an oil stove please use clean #1 heating oil or kerosene to limit problems with operation. If this facility has a wood stove it is not guaranteed wood will be available. Please help us maintain this site for all to enjoy by packing out all garbage and leaving it cleaner than you found it. Report problems to the Petersburg Ranger District: 907-772-5869.
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Last updated: September 18, 2026