Slough leading up to the cabin with trees in background
Interior of wood cabin with shelves, tables, stove and ladder to loft
Grass and water with  mountains behind and a tree in foreground
Interior of wood cabin showing 2 wood bunks, table, stove and ladder up to loft
Mallard Slough Cabin surrounded by trees

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About Mallard Slough Cabin

Mallard Slough Cabin provides an excellent basecamp for exploration of the Stikine River Delta and Stikine-LeConte Wilderness. The surrounding area offers opportunities for hiking, paddling, hunting and birdwatching. The cabin is located between LeConte Bay and the North Arm of the Stikine River, 22 mi from Wrangell and 20 mi from Petersburg, Alaska. The site can be accessed by float plane or shallow draft boat, depending on conditions. Access to the cabin requires at least a 14-foot tide for boats and 16 ft for float planes. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

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W23, Loop: AREA MALLARD SLOUGH CABIN

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The Mallard Slough Cabin has a broken stove that can be used with some effort, and the old plexiglass windows obstruct the view and need replacement. Improvements such as additional coverage for the front deck would enhance the experience. While some minor maintenance is needed on the trail, recent conditions appear manageable.

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Brad H

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May 16, 2024 Stayed at: W23, Loop: AREA MALLARD SLOUGH CABIN

Cabin stove is still broken but works okay if nursed along. Plexiglass front windows are old and frosty making the view obstructed; they need replaced. Sure would be nice if it could be figured out how to add some more coverage over the front deck so there can be a dry place to stand when it's raining. Somebody had left food in the cabin and the mice had a hay day. There were not any new trees down on the trail across to Cheliped Bay, just the 20" blowdown from last year. We cut out a few of the smaller down trees with a handsaw.

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Brad H

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May 16, 2024 Stayed at: W23, Loop: AREA MALLARD SLOUGH CABIN

Cabin stove is still broken but works okay if nursed along. Plexiglass front windows are old and frosty making the view obstructed; they need replaced. Sure would be nice if it could be figured out how to add some more coverage over the front deck so there can be a dry place to stand when it's raining. Somebody had left food in the cabin and the mice had a hay day. There were not any new trees down on the trail across to Cheliped Bay, just the 20" blowdown from last year. We cut out a few of the smaller down trees with a handsaw.

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Beau W

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September 11, 2023 Stayed at: W23, Loop: AREA MALLARD SLOUGH CABIN

We liked this cabin quite a bit. We came in and left on an 18 ft tide, which made navigation easier and we did not have to climb out of the muddy slough banks, which will be the case on tides below 16 ft. There is a rough trail behind the cabin that takes you over the peninsula to the bay on the opposite side.

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Beau W

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September 11, 2023 Stayed at: W23, Loop: AREA MALLARD SLOUGH CABIN

We liked this cabin quite a bit. We came in and left on an 18 ft tide, which made navigation easier and we did not have to climb out of the muddy slough banks, which will be the case on tides below 16 ft. There is a rough trail behind the cabin that takes you over the peninsula to the bay on the opposite side.

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James C

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July 10, 2022 Stayed at: W23, Loop: AREA MALLARD SLOUGH CABIN

You can only get in and out of this cabin at High Tide. But the cabin is well kept, Oil stove worked well. We hiked the trail out across the Muskeg, but didn't make the Bay. View from Cabin is great.

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James C

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July 10, 2022 Stayed at: W23, Loop: AREA MALLARD SLOUGH CABIN

You can only get in and out of this cabin at High Tide. But the cabin is well kept, Oil stove worked well. We hiked the trail out across the Muskeg, but didn't make the Bay. View from Cabin is great.

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Location & Directions for Mallard Slough Cabin

Wrangell Ranger District, Wrangell, AK 99929 United States

Elevation: 5 ft

Getting There

Mallard Slough Cabin is on the mainland between LeConte Bay and the North Arm of the Stikine River, on the Stikine River delta in the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness.

This cabin is accessible by shallow draft boat or float plane, 18 mi by air or 20-22...

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

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Last updated: November 3, 2026

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