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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Reviews (6)
What Guests Are Saying
The Castle River Cabin is praised for its beautiful location and excellent fishing opportunities. While the outhouse requires some improvement and the oil stove is no longer available, these issues did not detract from the overall experience. The reviewer expresses a strong desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
The Castle River Cabin is praised for its beautiful location and excellent fishing opportunities. While the outhouse requires some improvement and the oil stove is no longer available, these issues did not detract from the overall experience. The reviewer expresses a strong desire to return.
Review Summary
John L
VerifiedMay 15, 2025 • Stayed at: P11, Loop: AREA CASTLE RIVER CABIN
Fantastic cabin. Outhouse still needs some work but who cares when you're in such a beautiful place with good fishing at the front door. There is no longer an oil stove. We packed 5 gallons of fuel oil only to put it in the castle flats cabin tank. I will return. Thanks
chrystine L
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: P11, Loop: AREA CASTLE RIVER CABIN
Love this cabin. Only downside is that the “falls” is a popular place for cohos and people that like to go fishing. There was a boat already there when we pulled up to unload our cabin gear and the trail that people use to walk up the falls goes right next to the cabin. So if you’re looking for a very secluded cabin this might not be the one for you. The fishermen didn’t come back the next day so we had the place to ourselves which was wonderful. We hiked the .4 trail to the boat tie off and took the little John boat up the creek about a mile. Didn’t see any moose, deer or bear. There was however a friendly mouse that we failed to catch. Make sure to use the food box outside the cabin to store all your food goods. It was a very clean cabin and thankful for people who leave extra things behind like coffee filters, paper towels, toilet paper for the outhouse, an extra tarp and seasonings. We brought some firewood and left a bit in the woodshed. You’ll want to head in at high tide.
Mike C
VerifiedJuly 15, 2023 • Stayed at: P11, Loop: AREA CASTLE RIVER CABIN
Great location. Skiff above the rapids has a leak. Mice in cabin. Beautiful location. Love the spot. Nice to have steel cage for coolers for protection against bears. Nicely kept up cabin.
Michael D
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: P11, Loop: AREA CASTLE RIVER CABIN
The cabin was nice with new table and interior paint (thanks USFS cabin crew), although there was a foul smell coming from underneath the cabin. I imagine it was a dead critter. The scenery as always was beautiful but having been coming to this cabin intermittently for 20 years, the fishing is not what it used to be. Finding transportation via air or boat is becoming more difficult as well.
Elwood B
VerifiedMay 8, 2021 • Stayed at: P11, Loop: AREA CASTLE RIVER CABIN
Robert S
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: P11, Loop: AREA CASTLE RIVER CABIN
It was a great time with family and friends. Very memorable.
Location Castle River Cabin
Address:
Po Box 1328
Petersburg, AK, 99833
United States
From Petersburg, it is 16 miles by float plane or 30 miles by boat. A 16-foot tide is required for direct boat or float plane access to the cabin. At lower tides, there is up to a 2-mile hike across the sometimes muddy tide flat to get to the cabin. Another option for access is to boat or fly to the Castle Flats Cabin (a 15-foot tide is required for float plane, or a 13-foot tide for boat access there) and hike the easy 0.5-mile trek to the cabin.
The Castle River Cabin can be found on USGS topographic map Petersburg C-4. Maps are available online or by calling the Petersburg Ranger District at (907) 772-3871.
Latitude & Longitude: 56.6431 / -133.259
Elevation: 2 feet
Policies & Rules
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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) |
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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 |
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Tides affect access to this cabin; consult local tide tables before making a reservation |
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An oil stove previously at the cabin has been replaced with a wood-burning stove; firewood may be available, but is not guaranteed |
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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 |
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Water taken from the nearby stream should be treated or boiled prior to consumption |
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Use of this cabin by a commercial operator, such as an outfitter or guide, is not allowed |
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High levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) have been recorded in this area |
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All garbage and food must be packed out |
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Please report all missing or damaged items to the Petersburg Ranger District |
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Learn more about Tongass National Forest |
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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 dontmovefirewood.org. |
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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.
