About Avoss Lake Cabin
Avoss Lake Cabin is situated 35 air miles southeast of Sitka, Alaska, within the South Baranof Wilderness Area of the Tongass National Forest. The rustic A-frame cabin makes an excellent base for a remote backcountry experience that includes photography and hunting.
The cabin is accessed via a 30-minute float plane trip from Sitka, weather permitting. Visitors cannot access the cabin by helicopter, as it is located in a designated wilderness area. From the lake shore, visitors must walk along a narrow, 150-foot trail through a lightly wooded area to reach the cabin.
Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
Number of accommodations: 1
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Photography
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S13, Loop: AREA AVOSS LAKE CABIN
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Site Details
Up to 8 guests
Location Avoss Lake Cabin
Address:
Sitka Ranger District, 2108 Halibut Point Rd
Sitka, AK, 99835
United States
Accessible early June through October. Located 35 air miles southeast of Sitka, east of Whale Bay, within South Baranof Wilderness Area. Access by floatplane takes 35 minutes from Sitka. This cabin is in a designated wilderness area; access by helicopter is illegal.
For geographic features surrounding the cabin, refer to USGS topographic map Port Alexander C-3.
Latitude & Longitude: 56.7038 / -134.927
Elevation: 232 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
- Cabin may be inaccessible from October through mid-June due to frozen lake surface which means float planes cannot land; please contact the local Forest Service Ranger District office for current information prior to making reservations during this period
- Cabin is not maintained in winter
- Treat or boil water before drinking
- Firewood is not provided for outdoor campfires; wood that is dead and down may be gathered
- This cabin is in a designated Wilderness area, and access by helicopter is illegal
- All garbage and food must be packed out
- For boat or air charters, contact the Sitka Convention and Visitors Bureau at 907-747-5940 or online
- Learn more about the 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.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
Managed by USDA Forest Service