Piper Island Cabin Near Sitka, AK

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About Piper Island Cabin

Piper Island Cabin is located on a small island within Fish Bay, 30 miles north of Sitka, Alaska on Baranof Island. The modified A-frame cabin is available year-round, weather permitting, and was built in 1994 by volunteers from the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station and a group of local Sitka volunteers. This is a remote site. The cabin can be accessed only by boat or floatplane. From Sitka, it's a 1.5 hour boat ride or a 20-minute plane ride. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring their own amenities.

Number of accommodations: 1

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S23, Loop: AREA PIPER ISLAND CABIN

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Up to 7 guests

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3.7

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Nicole Y

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January 24, 2020 • Stayed at: S23, Loop: AREA PIPER ISLAND CABIN

It was perfect!

Location Piper Island Cabin

Address:
Sitka Ranger District
Sitka, AK, 99835
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 57.3915 / -135.597

Elevation: 5 feet

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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
No boat is provided at this cabin
No water source at this site; visitors must provide their own water or have boat access to a water source 1/2-mile away on Baranof Island; boil or treat all water before drinking
The cabin is not maintained during the winter
Firewood is not provided for outdoor campfires; gather dead and down wood only
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
Click here to 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.
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.

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