About Karta River Cabin
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Location Karta River Cabin
Address:
Po Box 19001
Thorne Bay, AK, 99919
United States
Karta River Cabin is accessible by float plane or boat from open ocean at high tide. Click here to check the tide report prior to arrival.
By boat the cabin is approximately ten miles from Hollis. A mooring buoy in the bay is available on first-come, first-served basis. Mooring of more than one vessel allowed if first party there agrees. Refer to USGS map Craig C-2.
By Plane the cabin is approximately 40 air miles from Ketchikan and 15 miles from Thorne Bay. This cabin is in a designated Wilderness area, and access by helicopter is illegal. Click here for information about reaching Forest Service Cabins.
Inclement weather conditions may cause an extension of your trip during any time of the year and winter access can be difficult due to snow and ice conditions. Visitors should bring extra supplies to last 2-5 days Please contact the Thorne Bay Ranger District at 907-828-3304 prior to arrival for more detailed information about safety precautions.
Latitude & Longitude: 55.5606 / -132.576
Elevation: 6 feet
Policies & Rules
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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) |
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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 |
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Water is not available at this facility; visitors must bring their own for drinking, cooking, and cleaning; water from natural sources must be filtered, boiled or chemically treated before drinking |
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Guests must bring their own cooking stove and fuel |
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Recommend bringing your own local firewood; no chainsaws in Wilderness Area(s) |
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All garbage and food must be packed out |
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Click here for a map of cabins on Prince of Wales Island |
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The person holding the reservation must be 18, and must be a member of party using the cabin |
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Use of this cabin by a commercial operator, such as an outfitter or guide, is prohibited |
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Same day reservation are available for this cabin |
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No discounts for Golden Age and Golden Passports for Alaska cabin rentals |
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Learn more about Tongass National Forest |
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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. |
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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. |
