Nicole Y
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2020 Stayed at: S23, Loop: AREA PIPER ISLAND CABIN
It was perfect!
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About Piper Island Cabin
Piper Island Cabin is located on a small island within Fish Bay, 30 mi 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.
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Up to 7 guests
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spencer c
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2020 Stayed at: S23, Loop: AREA PIPER ISLAND CABIN
Oil stove was not functioning properly. Needs maintenance.
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Emily P
VerifiedMarch 31, 2020 Stayed at: S23, Loop: AREA PIPER ISLAND CABIN
Our stay at Piper Island was very nice. There was a very strong north wind coming into the bay and the mooring buoy held our boat well. There was plenty of diesel fuel in the stove tank, the sign says about 10 hours of burn time on medium high/gallon. We did dump all of what we brought into the fuel tank as well.
The cabin was clean upon arrival and had some great guest book entries. A little chilly until the stove warms up the space, but keep in mind it is not insulated, so extra layers are a must!
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Justin N
VerifiedApril 12, 2020 Stayed at: S23, Loop: AREA PIPER ISLAND CABIN
Amazing Cabin with amazing views!
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Taylor S
VerifiedJanuary 22, 2021 Stayed at: S23, Loop: AREA PIPER ISLAND CABIN
Cute A-frame cabin surrounded by nice fine-gravel beaches. The cabin is very warm, seemed like it took a fairly long time to heat up (3 hours or so) but once warm it stayed borderline hot even with the stove on Low setting (in January!). Nice spot just far enough away from town.
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Kenneth W
VerifiedNovember 28, 2021 Stayed at: S23, Loop: AREA PIPER ISLAND CABIN
Carburetor on stove wasn’t working right, had to do some work to it to get it working.
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kelly m
VerifiedAugust 13, 2022 Stayed at: S23, Loop: AREA PIPER ISLAND CABIN
Perfect little cabin for Father’s Day.
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David W
VerifiedDecember 25, 2022 Stayed at: S23, Loop: AREA PIPER ISLAND CABIN
The heater was totally inoperable. The temperature was 5 degrees all our food froze. Thankfully we had good sleeping gear because we could not leave due to high winds and waves.
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Brandal A
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2023 Stayed at: S23, Loop: AREA PIPER ISLAND CABIN
Everything was great, we were warm but the stove isn't working perfectly, seems like it used to get warmer.
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Rain V
VerifiedDecember 11, 2023 Stayed at: S23, Loop: AREA PIPER ISLAND CABIN
The previous guests left quite a mess, but the cabin itself is good. Worked fine for the four of us there on a hunting trip. The oil stove is a little persnickety, and I have used them at many cabins. It did work once we got it going and kept the place toasty. we used 5 gallons of fuel for two days, with outside temps in the high 30s.
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Location & Directions for Piper Island Cabin
Sitka Ranger District, Sitka, AK 99835 United States
Elevation: 5 ft
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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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