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.
About Salt Chuck East Cabin
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Review Summary
Gregory N
VerifiedJune 7, 2022 • Stayed at: P04, Loop: AREA SALT CHUCK EAST CABIN
Bring a Tide Book! The Salt Chuck is impounded by a spit of rocks that is traversable by boat only at high tide.
Be aware that the current is very strong except at slack tide.
patrick v
VerifiedFebruary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: P04, Loop: AREA SALT CHUCK EAST CABIN
Cabin was in excellent condition and stove works fine. Plan on using 1-2 gallons of oil per day in cold weather. Unfortunately, the boat is in disrepair, unsafe, and not useable, with bad leaks and cracks. It has been abused, not maintained for years. It needs to be taken back to Petersburg for welding. Also, the oars are missing.
Location Salt Chuck East Cabin
Address:
Po Box 1328
Petersburg, AK, 99833
United States
From Petersburg, the journey is is 15 miles by float plane or 40 miles by boat. A 14-foot tide is necessary to access this cabin by boat, and the rapids at the entrance to the Salt Chuck are navigable only at high slack tide (up to 45 minutes after high tide). Please check current conditions prior to your trip. Click here for more information.
The cabin can be found on USGS topographic map Petersburg D4. Petersburg, C3, C4, D3 and D5 may also be helpful. Maps are available online or by calling the Petersburg Ranger District at (907) 772-3871.
Latitude & Longitude: 56.8683 / -133.317
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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This cabin is in a designated wilderness area; access by helicopter is illegal |
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The rock-strewn rapids at the mouth of the Salt Chuck are hazardous except during high slack tide. Caution should be exercised when approaching the rapids with a boat. |
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Boil or treat drinking water taken from the nearby creek 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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All garbage and food must be packed out |
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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.
