Shelikof Cabin
Shelikof Cabin overlooks a sandy beach of Shelikof Bay on the west coast of Kruzof Island, 20 miles from Sitka, Alaska. The cabin is generally available year-round, weather permitting, and was built in 1991 by volunteers from the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station in Sitka. This is a remote site. The cabin can be accessed by helicopter or wheeled plane on the beach during low tide. Alternatively the cabin can be reached by boat, a 45-minute ride from Sitka to Mud Bay, followed by a 7-mile hike, across the Kruzof Island Trail to Iris Meadows and access to Shelikof Trail, subject to tide conditions.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | People / vehicles |
|---|---|
| S08 | 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 | 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 16 x 16-foot wood A-frame cabin can accommodate up to eight people, with a double bunk bed on the main level and an upstairs sleeping loft reached by vertical ladder. A wood stove for heat, a table with benches, cooking counter, cupboard, broom and an axe or splitting maul are provided. An outhouse toilet is close to the cabin. The cabin does not include mattresses or cooking utensils. Visitors should bring sleeping bags and pads, a cooking stove, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, a lantern, garbage bags, a fire extinguisher and fire starter. Rain gear and boots are recommended. Water is available from a spring about 1/4-mile from the cabin, but must be treated before using. It's recommended that visitors bring their own water.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
Open year round, weather permitting. Located 20 miles northwest of Sitka on the western shore of Kruzof Island in the Gulf of Alaska. First-time users of this cabin should contact the Sitka Ranger District office at 907-747-6671 for specific directions to the cabin. Helicopter or wheel plane can land on the beach at low tide.
| Nearest town | Sitka, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 57.1641° N, 135.7443° W · Directions ↗ |
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Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miShelikof1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miNorth Beach0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 0.7 miPort Mary1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.1 miCuvacan Cove Road1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 1.1 miTwin Lakes Road ↗8.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 1.3 miBike Road1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
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
Saint Lazaria Wilderness begins about 12.2 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 12.2 miSaint Lazaria Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Fish and Wildlife Service · 65 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.
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Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
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Natural features
The cabin offers spectacular ocean views of Shelikof Bay's rolling surf from its location at the edge of spruce-hemlock forest. Relatively flat and easy terrain surrounds the cabin and is easy to explore. A expansive sandy beach provides great beachcombing opportunities. North Beach Cabin lies on the northern beaches of Shelikof Bay. Brown bear frequent the area.
Recreation
Scenic viewing, photography, beachcombing and hiking are popular activities here. Fishing is fair for Dolly Varden, coho and pink salmon in a nearby stream.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Shelikof Cabin?
Sites at Shelikof 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 Shelikof 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 Shelikof Cabin?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Shelikof Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 standard site without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Shelikof Cabin?
Scenic viewing, photography, beachcombing and hiking are popular activities here. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Shelikof Cabin?
Sitka, Alaska.
Source: Getting there
What if Shelikof Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are North Beach Cabin (0.6 mi), Brents Beach Cabin (6.9 mi), and Freds Creek Cabin (8.5 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby