Plotnikof Lake Cabin3
PLOTNIKOF LAKE CABIN14
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.

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2026 (Current year)

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S15, Loop: AREA PLOTNIKOF LAKE CABIN

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Up to 6 guests
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Reviews

2 reviews

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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

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.

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Kellar A

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

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.

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Location & Directions for Plotnikof Lake Cabin

Sitka Ranger District, Sitka, AK 99835 United States

Elevation: 97 ft

Getting There

Accessible early June through October. This cabin is located 45 mi southeast of Sitka, 4 mi east of Whale Bay, on the south-central part of Baranof Island. Access by floatplane is 40 minutes from Sitka.

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Last updated: November 4, 2026

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