West Point Cabin
The West Point Cabin is located near the mouth of Portage Bay on Kupreanof Island. It provides a tranquil place to stay amid very scenic surroundings. The cabin also offers access to a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, fishing and boating, as well as whale-watching at Fredrick Sound. The cabin is accessible by boat or float plane only.
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Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
Site guide
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| Site | Shade | People / vehicles | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|
| P26 | Full | 7 / – | Yes |
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. |
| Accessibility | Site P26 is listed accessible |
The cabin, wooden access walkway and outhouse are all designed to meet accessibility standards. It has wooden bunks and a sleeping loft to accommodate up to seven people. It has a table, benches, a cooking counter, wood stove and a large deck. Firewood is supplied, but not guaranteed. A wheelchair ramp is located on the beach. The nearest water source is a small creek about a half-mile west of the cabin. Water taken from any outdoor source should be treated or boiled before consumption. Because of the long distance to the creek, guests are encouraged to bring drinking water if possible. Guests will need to bring their own sleeping bags and pads, flashlights and lanterns, cook stove and cooking gear, towels, food and clothing, toilet paper, fire starter and garbage bags, among other necessities. A broom, dust pan, axe and splitting maul are generally available, but may be missing or damaged. Please report missing or damaged items to the Petersburg Ranger District. The cabin needs to be cleaned prior to leaving and all garbage and food must be carried out.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
The West Point Cabin is located near the mouth of Portage Bay on Kupreanof Island. It is situated west of West Point, just around the point from Fredrick Sound. It is 18 miles by float plane or 24 miles by boat from Petersburg. The cabin can be found on USGS topographic maps Sumdum A4, Sumdum A5, Petersburg D4 and Petersburg D5.
| Nearest town | Petersburg, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 57.0078° N, 133.3322° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Water for drinking, cooking and cleaning is not provided at the cabin.
Explore
Public land it sits in
Petersburg Creek-Duncan Salt Chuck Wilderness begins about 6.9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 6.9 miPetersburg Creek-Duncan Salt Chuck Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 46,756 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
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Natural features
The cabin is a barrier-free, modified A-frame structure built in 1994. It is situated west of West Point, just around the point from Fredrick Sound. The cabin overlooks Portage Bay. The surrounding terrain is flat with mixed spruce and hemlock forest. Large expanses of gravel beach are excellent for beach hiking. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area, including black bears, deer, waterfowl and whales in Fredrick Sound.
Recreation
The area surrounding the cabin offers various points of exploration and the beach has excellent hiking opportunities. Visitors enjoy fishing and boating. Anglers might catch king salmon in May and June, coho in August through September and halibut in Fredrick Sound.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at West Point Cabin?
Sites at West Point 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 West Point 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 West Point Cabin?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does West Point Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at West Point Cabin?
Site P26 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at West Point Cabin?
The area surrounding the cabin offers various points of exploration and the beach has excellent hiking opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to West Point Cabin?
Petersburg, Alaska.
Source: Getting there
What if West Point Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Ohmer Creek Campground (37.2 mi, first-come), El Capitan Campground (58.4 mi), and Baranof Lake Cabin (59 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby