Amanda B
VerifiedJuly 23, 2026 Stayed at: S18, Loop: AREA SALMON LAKE CABIN SITKA
Such a cozy little cabin. Trail was in excellent condition out there. Loved our 1 night stay.
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About Salmon Lake Cabin Sitka
Salmon Lake Cabin sits on the east shore of Salmon Lake on Baranof Island, 11 mi southeast of Sitka, Alaska. The cabin was built in 1998 by volunteers from the U.S. Coast Guard.
This remote site is generally accessible year-round by boat to Silver Bay, then walking 2 mi along the Salmon Lake-Redoubt Lake Trail. The cabin can also be accessed via float plane, a 10-minute ride from Sitka. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring their own amenities.
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S18, Loop: AREA SALMON LAKE CABIN SITKA
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The Salmon Lake Cabin is a cozy and well-maintained retreat, perfect for a short getaway. Guests enjoy exploring the excellent trails and the fun little boat available. It's a magical spot that visitors love to return to annually, though it's recommended to bring extra supplies for comfort.
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Laura T
VerifiedDecember 6, 2025 Stayed at: S18, Loop: AREA SALMON LAKE CABIN SITKA
Such a cozy and well maintained cabin! The little boat is such a fun way to explore the surroundings, and the trail beyond the cabin is a fun day trip as well. Perfect way to spend Thanksgiving :)
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Christeen T
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 Stayed at: S18, Loop: AREA SALMON LAKE CABIN SITKA
This is a magical place, I try to go every year on my birthday. Bring a head lamp the cabin is dark, fire starter, a chair, and your trout pole !
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Linda B
VerifiedMay 24, 2024 Stayed at: S18, Loop: AREA SALMON LAKE CABIN SITKA
The cabin and the location are lovely, and all was clean with dryish wood available when we arrived.
The stove needs new firebrick to reduce the amount of smoke it emits into the cabin, but other than that-- all is in great shape!
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Rio B
VerifiedApril 28, 2024 Stayed at: S18, Loop: AREA SALMON LAKE CABIN SITKA
It was great, the cabin was stocked with dry firewood and some propane for the camp stove.
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Peter G
VerifiedAugust 16, 2023 Stayed at: S18, Loop: AREA SALMON LAKE CABIN SITKA
Great location and facility. Lake could be to0 short for a heavily loaded aircraft. I cleaned the windows, emptied the stove ashes, took out a considerable amount of trash, and swept accumulated dirt from under the bunks. Unfortunately your "guests" aren't good at helping take care of the facility.
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Anderson E
VerifiedNovember 23, 2022 Stayed at: S18, Loop: AREA SALMON LAKE CABIN SITKA
Awesome cabin with a sweet raft trip out.
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Matthew R
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2022 Stayed at: S18, Loop: AREA SALMON LAKE CABIN SITKA
Awesome, dry, and clean cabin! The wood stove worked well, although with high relative humidity it was difficult to dry our gear out even with the stove running all night. If rain is in the forecast it's definitely worthwhile to bring extra base layers. A few of the bug screens could use replacement, but that wasn't a big issue for us.
Lot of bear sign on the trail up to the cabin, but thankfully we did not encounter any bears. Boat looked to be in nice shape although we did not use it. Hike to the muskeg is flat and straightforward following the trail, hike to the alpine southeast of the cabin is a steep bushwhack with only game trails to follow, we found it easiest to start north of the cabin and work our way southeast.
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Brenda B
VerifiedAugust 19, 2022 Stayed at: S18, Loop: AREA SALMON LAKE CABIN SITKA
Such a beautiful spot! Cabin was left very clean for us which we appreciated. Seems like firewood may run out/down so plan accordingly. New flat bottom boat great for fishing. Lots of bear scat so be prepared. Loved it!
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Reid W
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2022 Stayed at: S18, Loop: AREA SALMON LAKE CABIN SITKA
Hard to beat it. Snow was much heavier in the narrow valley than in town. Highly recommend skipping the first part of the trail by paddling up into the estuary at high tide.
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Location & Directions for Salmon Lake Cabin Sitka
Sitka Ranger District, Sitka, AK 99835 United States
Elevation: 8 ft
Getting There
Accessible nearly year round, depending on mode of access. Located 11 mi southeast of Sitka on Baranof Island, approximately 10 minutes by floatplane.
Access by boat from Sitka to Silver Bay is 10 mi, and a 2-mile trail leads to the cabin. Trail ...
Accessible nearly year round, depending on mode of access. Located 11 mi southeast of Sitka on Baranof Island, approximately 10 minutes by floatplane.
Access by boat from Sitka to Silver Bay is 10 mi, and a 2-mile trail leads to the cabin. Trail begins near mooring buoy at the end of Silver Bay. Plan arrival and departure during high tide, unload gear at east shore at estuary head, then tie up boat at mooring buoy. Please consult local tide tables before departing for the cabin.
For geographic features surrounding the cabin, refer to USGS topographic map Port Alexander D-4 and Sitka A-4.
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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
- Plan arrival and departure during high tide, unload gear at east shore at estuary head, then tie up boat at mooring buoy
- Cabin may be inaccessible by plane from November through early April due to frozen lake surface (floatplanes cannot land); please contact the local Forest Service Ranger District office for current information prior to making reservations during this period
- Cabin may also be inaccessible by boat as the head of Silver Bay may freeze mid-November through mid-February
- Cabin not maintained in the winter
- For boat or air charters, contact the Sitka Convention and VisitorsBureau at 907-747-5940 or www.Sitka.org
- Boil or treat lake water before drinking
- Pack out all garbage and food
- Rain gear is recommended
- Firewood may be scarce
- Click here to learn more about Tongass National Forest
- Check out the forest's campground description for specific information to Fish Your 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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