About Shakes Slough 1 Cabin
Number of accommodations: 1
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
W01, Loop: AREA SHAKES SLOUGH 1 CABIN
Site Details
Reviews (4)
What Guests Are Saying
The Shakes Slough 1 Cabin offers ample space for four guests, with a pleasant location. However, maintenance issues were noted, including a poorly maintained stove and leftover garbage from previous tenants. Overall, the cabin has potential but requires attention to upkeep for a more comfortable experience.
What Guests Are Saying
The Shakes Slough 1 Cabin offers ample space for four guests, with a pleasant location. However, maintenance issues were noted, including a poorly maintained stove and leftover garbage from previous tenants. Overall, the cabin has potential but requires attention to upkeep for a more comfortable experience.
Review Summary
Alan B
VerifiedAugust 28, 2025 • Stayed at: W01, Loop: AREA SHAKES SLOUGH 1 CABIN
Plenty of room for 4 people (one bunk is a double). Didn't bother with the stove in August. Previous tenants left garbage and smelly stuff in the fire pit, had to burn it out. Nice location.
Alan B
VerifiedAugust 28, 2025 • Stayed at: W01, Loop: AREA SHAKES SLOUGH 1 CABIN
Plenty of room for 4 people (one bunk is a double). Didn't bother with the stove in August. Previous tenants left garbage and smelly stuff in the fire pit, had to burn it out. Nice location.
Brian W
VerifiedJuly 8, 2024 • Stayed at: W01, Loop: AREA SHAKES SLOUGH 1 CABIN
The stove had not been maintained in a long time, almost rusted out, and the fuel tank had water and algae. Our group was wet and cold all night because of the USFS not maintaining this cabin.
Brian W
VerifiedJuly 8, 2024 • Stayed at: W01, Loop: AREA SHAKES SLOUGH 1 CABIN
The stove had not been maintained in a long time, almost rusted out, and the fuel tank had water and algae. Our group was wet and cold all night because of the USFS not maintaining this cabin.
Location Shakes Slough 1 Cabin
Address:
Wrangell Ranger District, Po Box 51
Wrangell, AK, 99929
United States
The Shakes Slough Cabins are located in the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness on the north shore of the Stikine River at the Shakes Slough entrance. From Wrangell, the cabin is 20 miles by float plane or 25 miles by shallow draft boat.
Low river levels and tides affect access to the cabins ( Stikine River level at Shakes Gage ). A minimum depth of 14 feet is required for navigating through the Stikine River tide flats. The river is normally ice-free May to October.
Latitude & Longitude: 56.7147 / -132.105
Elevation: 3 feet
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.
Safety & rules
- Understand the safety concerns related to bears, water, and extreme weather conditions before reserving.
- Stay vigilant of your surroundings and prepare for possible extended stays due to bad weather.
- All trash and food must be packed out after your stay.
Utilities
- There is no water supply at the cabin; exercise caution when using water from natural sources.
Accessibility
- Cell phone service is unavailable at the cabin.
Local regulations
- Helicopter access to this cabin is prohibited as it is located in a designated wilderness area.
General
- Click here for more information about Tongass National Forest
Fires & fuel
- To prevent pest spread, buy firewood locally and burn it at your site.
Wildlife & food storage
- Report sightings of the invasive European Green Crab to assist in its management.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
