Alon & Jeanette Bout
February 10, 2016 Google Maps
Went 10 years ago by float plane then hiked out. Amazing adventure.
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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.
About Petersburg Lake Cabin
THIS IS NOT THE PETERSON LAKE CABIN NEAR JUNEAU. Petersburg Lake Cabin offers a tranquil place to stay on the shores of a Wilderness lake in southeastern Alaska. It provides access to outstanding fishing opportunities, as well as hunting and wildlife viewing. This trail is in the process of being maintained, it is difficult to find at times and has many natural features such as large sections of beaver ponds and downed trees to navigate. If you intend on hiking in to this cabin please come prepared with map, compass, GPS and please know your route or discuss trail with Petersburg Ranger District prior to departure.
The cabin is accessible by float plane or by a boat-trail combination, dependent on tides. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety and must bring several of their own amenities.
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P07, Loop: AREA PETERSBURG LAKE CABIN
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Gary Menard
December 14, 2019 Google Maps
Beautiful place for trout, salmon, and grayling fishing. No grizzlies, only black bears on the island.
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Ron WAtkins
December 28, 2019 Google Maps
The library in Petersburg is awesome. The collection is fantastic. The people are extremely helpful. if you are in Petersburg, and need the services of a library, I recommend you go there. If you need books or DVD movies, they will set you up.
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Jean K
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 Stayed at: P07, Loop: AREA PETERSBURG LAKE CABIN
We flew in to find cabin clean and cozy. Plenty of firewood. Some nice extras like fishing net, flotation vests, lantern. (Don't count on, they may be gone by now) All appreciated. Fishing was slow, our rented motor didn't work so we boat in stream. The boat however is a nice benefit. The trail in back (going back to Petersburg) is unbelievably beautiful. Saw NO ONE! Peaceful. Beautiful. Outhouse and wood shed are in good, as is the cabin. Beautiful setting.
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Tor B
VerifiedJuly 13, 2021 Stayed at: P07, Loop: AREA PETERSBURG LAKE CABIN
The trail to get there is an adventure with lots of down trees but cabin was in great shape.
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Phil G
VerifiedAugust 18, 2021 Stayed at: P07, Loop: AREA PETERSBURG LAKE CABIN
Fantastic experience! Bring water filter for creek near the cabin for drinking water.
Caught up to 20” dollies near mouth of exit river using small red spoons and lures. We ate very well. Packed in aluminum foil to wrap and cook on wood stove coals. Bush plane was about $540. Round trip.
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Location & Directions for Petersburg Lake Cabin
Po Box 1328, Petersburg, AK 99833 United States
Elevation: 36 ft
Getting There
The cabin is accessible by float plane 9 mi from Petersburg, or by a boat-trail combination, dependent on tides. At high tide (15 ft or higher), access by boating 4 mi up Petersburg Creek to the high tide trailhead, then hiking 6.5 mi along the Pe...
The cabin is accessible by float plane 9 mi from Petersburg, or by a boat-trail combination, dependent on tides. At high tide (15 ft or higher), access by boating 4 mi up Petersburg Creek to the high tide trailhead, then hiking 6.5 mi along the Petersburg Creek Trail. At lower tides, go a half-mile to the low tide trailhead at the city of Kupreanof's boat dock on the Wrangell Narrows. The hike from this trailhead is 10.3 mi.
Refer to USGS topographic map Petersburg D4. Maps are available online or by calling the Petersburg Ranger District at (907) 772-3871.
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)
- 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
- This is not the Peterson Lake Cabin near Juneau
- This cabin is in a designated wilderness area; access by helicopter is illegal
- Tides affect access to this cabin if you plan to hike in from saltwater; consult local tide tables before making a reservation
- In fall, winter and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surface (float planes cannot land); contact the Petersburg Ranger District office for information prior to making any reservations during these periods
- Use of this cabin by a commercial operator, such as an outfitter or guide, is not allowed
- 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
- All garbage and food must be packed out
- 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 dontmovefirewood.org.
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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