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 West Point Cabin
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Reviews (11)
What Guests Are Saying
The West Point Cabin is situated in a beautiful location and has a nice ambiance. However, there was a shortage of firewood, and the pieces available were too long for the wood stove. Overall, it offers a pleasant experience despite some minor issues.
What Guests Are Saying
The West Point Cabin is situated in a beautiful location and has a nice ambiance. However, there was a shortage of firewood, and the pieces available were too long for the wood stove. Overall, it offers a pleasant experience despite some minor issues.
Review Summary
Anonymous
{"text"=>"Nice clean quiet cabin in a remote area. Water source is within walking distance but quality is not good. Better bring own drinking water. Wood heating could be difficult with the provided tool.", "languageCode"=>"en"}
Location West Point Cabin
Address:
Po Box 1328
Petersburg, AK, 99833
United States
The West Point Cabin is located near the mouth of Portage Bay on Kupreanof Island. It is situated west of West Point, just around the point from Fredrick Sound. It is 18 miles by float plane or 24 miles by boat from Petersburg.
The cabin can be found on USGS topographic maps Sumdum A4, Sumdum A5, Petersburg D4 and Petersburg D5. Maps are available online or by calling the Petersburg Ranger District at (907) 772-3871.
Float plane or boat access can only occur at certain stages of the tide. Please check current conditions prior to your trip. Click here for more information.
Latitude & Longitude: 57.0078 / -133.332
Elevation: 0 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 is the newer West Point cabin, near the mouth of Portage Bay, not the old Portage Bay cabin east of Stop Island |
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Strong currents and occasional high winds require boats to be anchored well in this location; a mooring buoy is provided at the cabin for this purpose |
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A freshwater creek is a half-mile from the cabin; water taken from the creek must be treated prior to consumption |
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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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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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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.
