Piper Island Cabin

Sitka Ranger District, Sitka, Alaska, United States

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Waterfront Waterfront

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1 total site

Tent Sites

1 site

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.

Activities & Attractions

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Boating

Boating

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Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - May 1 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

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Waterfront Waterfront

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S23, Loop: AREA PIPER ISLAND CABIN

S23, Loop: AREA PIPER ISLAND CABIN

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Site Details

Up to 7 guests
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Reviews (11)

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Review Summary

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David G

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December 15, 2023 • Stayed at: S23, Loop: AREA PIPER ISLAND CABIN

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Although the weather was marginally acceptable, we still enjoyed our stay. When we arrived there was a two-man crew there to repair the diesel stove fuel system. The repair was successful and the stove worked well and kept the cabin warm. This cabin gets high usage and it's showing a lot of wear and tear. The cabin is due for an overall refit, including the outhouse.

Location Piper Island Cabin

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

Elevation: 5 feet

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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
  • 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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