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Plotnikof Lake Cabin

Plotnikof Lake Cabin
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About Plotnikof Lake Cabin

Plotnikof Lake Cabin is located on Baranof Island within the South Baranof Wilderness Area, 45 air miles southeast of Sitka, Alaska. The wood cabin is generally available mid-June to October and makes an excellent base for experiencing and exploring this corner of Alaska. This is a remote site. The cabin can be accessed by floatplane only, weather permitting. From Sitka, it's 40-minute plane ride, then a 100-foot walk to the cabin. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring their own amenities.

Number of accommodations: 1

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Fishing

Hiking

Kayaking

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - Jun 1 to Sep 30

S15, Loop: AREA PLOTNIKOF LAKE CABIN

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Site Details

Up to 6 guests
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Reviews (2)

What Guests Are Saying

The Plotnikof Lake Cabin is situated in a beautiful location, ideal for enjoying nature. However, guests have encountered issues, such as a bear damaging the fuel line and a missing skiff due to an avalanche, which limited access to fishing spots. It is suggested that improvements be made to bearproof the cabin's systems and secure the skiff to enhance future experiences.

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July 17, 2024 Stayed at: S15, Loop: AREA PLOTNIKOF LAKE CABIN

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Beautiful spot! Unfortunately the fuel line for stove was damaged by a bear, and water got in the system. It took us 5 hours to MacGyver a fix and clean the system. The skiff was missing, apparently swept away by an avalanche, so we were stuck at the cabin and couldn't go to the best fishing areas. Of course, unexpected things happen at remote sites in AK, but from a read of the cabin log both of these issues happened multiple times. I hope the FS can allocate some resources for the Plotnikof cabin to bearproof the fuel line and place the skiff out of the avalanche zone.

Kellar A

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July 17, 2024 Stayed at: S15, Loop: AREA PLOTNIKOF LAKE CABIN

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Beautiful spot! Unfortunately the fuel line for stove was damaged by a bear, and water got in the system. It took us 5 hours to MacGyver a fix and clean the system. The skiff was missing, apparently swept away by an avalanche, so we were stuck at the cabin and couldn't go to the best fishing areas. Of course, unexpected things happen at remote sites in AK, but from a read of the cabin log both of these issues happened multiple times. I hope the FS can allocate some resources for the Plotnikof cabin to bearproof the fuel line and place the skiff out of the avalanche zone.

Location Plotnikof Lake Cabin

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

Latitude & Longitude: 56.5889 / -134.86

Elevation: 97 feet

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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