Greentop Cabin
Greentop Cabin is located on the southwest tip of Yakobi Island within the West Chichagof-Yakobi Wilderness Area. The cabin was built in the 1940s by a fisherman. It is available year-round and makes an excellent base for experiencing this corner of Alaska with its many recreational options. The cabin is remote. It is located approximately 41 miles west of Hoonah and 67 miles northwest of Sitka. It is accessible only by boat or float plane. The flight is 1 hour from Sitka or Juneau and the boat ride is 1 hour from Pelican. This is a primitive cabin with no electricity, indoor plumbing or cell phone coverage.
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Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Waterfront | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| H01 | Oceanfront | 6 / – |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Fees | Only one change per reservation for all Alaska cabins is allowed. Change is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation; after one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the current reservation and re-book the new dates. |
The 2-story log cabin accommodates 6 people and contains 1 double and 3 single bunks, a table and benches, a cooking area, a broom and dust pan. A wood stove is provided for heat. An outhouse is located close to the cabin. It is recommended that visitors bring a supply of drinking water. Visitors should bring sleeping bags, sleeping pads, a cook stove and cooking gear, lantern or flashlight, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, a fire extinguisher and fire starter. Rain gear and boots are recommended. Visitors are expected to pack out their trash and food and clean the cabin before leaving.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
Located on the southwest tip of Yakobi Island, across Lisianski Strait from Chichagof Island, Greentop Cabin is accessible only by floatplane or boat. The cabin is tucked in the northeast corner of Greentop Harbor. Access by float plane 1 hour flight time (one way) from Sitka or Juneau, 35 minute flight time from Hoonah.
| Nearest town | Hoonah, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 57.8736° N, 136.4497° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Firewood is generally available, but is not guaranteed.
- Drinking water is not available at the cabin, but water can be collected from a small stream nearby.
Explore
Trails nearby
- 0.6 miGreentop Cabin1 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 4.6 miStag Bay1 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
West Chichagof-Yakobi Wilderness begins about 5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 5 miWest Chichagof-Yakobi Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 271,348 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Natural features
The cabin sits on relatively flat terrain near the rugged, rocky coastline of Yakobi Island. It is protected from the Pacific Ocean by Greentop Harbor. The surrounding area offers abundant seashore life and the beautiful scenery of West Chichagof-Yakobi Wilderness Area. Deer and brown bear frequent the area, and sea otters are sometimes seen (bear safety and precautions).
Recreation
There are excellent opportunities for sea kayaking and boating in the numerous coves and protected bays. However, there are rocks in the area, so boating and kayaking excursions should be planned for high tide. Consult local tide tables. Fishing for king salmon is also a popular pastime. For information about fishing permits and seasons, visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Greentop Cabin?
Sites at Greentop Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Greentop Cabin?
Only one change per reservation for all Alaska cabins is allowed. Change is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation; after one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the current reservation and re-book the new dates.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Greentop Cabin?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Greentop Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Greentop Cabin?
There are excellent opportunities for sea kayaking and boating in the numerous coves and protected bays. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Greentop Cabin?
Hoonah, Alaska.
Source: Getting there
What if Greentop Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are White Sulphur Springs Cabin (6.1 mi), Goulding Lake Cabin (11.3 mi), and Moser Island Cabin (29.5 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby