Ravens Roost Cabin
Ravens Roost Cabin is on the Alexander Archipelago in southeast Alaska. It sits at the top of a mountain in a very scenic area, providing views of surrounding terrain and access to a variety of recreational opportunities. Visitors enjoy cross country skiing and snowshoeing, as well as wildlife viewing and berry picking. The cabin can be accessed by helicopter or a 3-mile trail that starts at Sandy Beach in Petersburg. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
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Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| P22 | Full | 8 / – |
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 | Reservations can be made the day of arrival or up to 180 days in advance and are restricted to a maximum stay of 7 consecutive nights per party for any one reservation between May 1 and September 30, and 10 consecutive days from Oct. 1 through April 30. |
The cabin has wooden bunks on the main floor and a sleeping loft. It is equipped with a covered deck, a table and benches, a propane heater and an outhouse with a pit toilet. The only fresh water available is from nearby adjacent pond or muskeg pools or melted snow. Water taken from any outdoor source should be treated or boiled before consumption. Guests are encouraged to bring drinking water if possible. Guests will need to bring their own sleeping bags and pads, cook stove and cooking gear, towels, food, clothing, and garbage bags, among other necessities.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
The Raven's Roost Cabin is located above Petersburg Airport. The distance is 3 miles by helicopter or 4 miles by hiking trail from the trailhead at the water towers behind the airport. The first mile of the trail is moderate, the middle section is very steep, and the final mile flattens along the ridge top. Allow 3 hours for ascent.
| Nearest town | Petersburg, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 56.7769° N, 132.9356° W · Directions ↗ |
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Trails nearby
- 0.1 miRaven Trail2.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1 miTwin Ridge Ski Trail ↗5.4 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 3.1 miPetersburg Lake Trail ↗10.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other
- 3.1 miPetersburg Mountain Trail3.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.5 miUpper Twin Ski Trail ↗5.1 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
- 4.3 miFrenchy Ridge Snowmobile Trail2.6 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
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
Petersburg Creek-Duncan Salt Chuck Wilderness begins about 6.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 6.5 miPetersburg Creek-Duncan Salt Chuck Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 46,756 acres
- 12.4 miStikine-LeConte Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 436,084 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
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On the National Register nearby
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- Chugach (Ranger Boat)Structure · Petersburg · 2.6 mi
- F/V Charles W (Schooner)Structure · Petersburg · 2.6 mi
Natural features
The cabin is located on Mitkof Island, on the mountain above Petersburg Airport, at an elevation of 1,745 feet. It is the only cabin accessible by trail from Petersburg. The cabin is 16'x20' with a covered deck and a loft. Terrain surrounding the cabin is flat muskeg and beyond that is steep mountain slopes. The cabin offers nice views of the Wrangell Narrows and Kupreanof Island to the west. A variety of wildlife can be seen in the area, including eagles, moose, deer, porcupines and black bears (learn about bear safety ).
Recreation
The area is popular among snowmobile enthusiasts, cross-country skiers, telemark skiers and snowshoers. During summer months the surrounding muskegs bloom with several species of wildflowers and wild berries. A trail to the north of the cabin connects to Petersburg, while a winter ski trail is marked to the south linking to the Twin Creeks road.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Ravens Roost Cabin?
Sites at Ravens Roost 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 Ravens Roost Cabin?
Reservations can be made the day of arrival or up to 180 days in advance and are restricted to a maximum stay of 7 consecutive nights per party for any one reservation between May 1 and September 30, and 10 consecutive days from Oct. 1 through April 30.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Ravens Roost Cabin?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Ravens Roost Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Ravens Roost Cabin?
The area is popular among snowmobile enthusiasts, cross-country skiers, telemark skiers and snowshoers. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Ravens Roost Cabin?
Petersburg, Alaska.
Source: Getting there
What if Ravens Roost Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Ohmer Creek Campground (15.7 mi, first-come), Nemo Campsites Entry & Info Site (39.5 mi, first-come), and Yunshookuh Loop Campground (39.6 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby