Allan Point Cabin
Allan Point Cabin is located on Halleck Island in upper Nakwasina Sound, about 16 miles north of Sitka, Alaska in the Tongass National Forest. The two-story cabin was built in 1993 by volunteers. It has a large front deck that overlooks Nakwasina Sound and is an excellent base for saltwater fishing and deer hunting. The site can be accessed only by float plane or boat, weather permitting. Travel time from Sitka is 10 minutes by float plane or 30 minutes by boat. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 1 |
Site guide
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| Site | People / vehicles |
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| S19 | 15 / – |
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 two-story Pan Abode-style log cabin sleeps 15 people and measures 20 by 20 feet. It has a large front deck and second-floor balconies on both the front and back of the cabin. The main level contains a single bunk bed, a table, benches and cooking counters. The second level, accessed by a stairway, is an open sleeping loft with one single bunk bed and two double bunk beds. An outhouse is located outside. Guests must bring a supply of #1 diesel fuel (10 gallons for a three-day stay, more or less depending on time of year), as well as sleeping bags and pads, a cooking stove, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, a lantern, garbage bags, a fire extinguisher and fire starter. Rubber boots are recommended. Water is available from small stream 200 feet west of cabin. Treat all water before using. It's recommended that guests bring their own water. A mooring buoy for boat anchorage is available on first-come, first-served basis to cabin guests and general forest users. Cabin reservation does not include exclusive use of the buoy.
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Getting there
Cabin is located on Halleck Island in upper Nakwasina Sound, 16 miles north of Sitka. It is accessible by floatplane or boat from Sitka year round, weather permitting. Float plane or boat access can only occur at certain stages of the tide.
| Nearest town | Sitka, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 57.2428° N, 135.3978° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- An oil heating stove (oil is not supplied) and a broom are provided.
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Trails nearby
- 0.9 miNoxon Creek2.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 2.3 miC and B Lake Road1.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 3.2 miLimit Island Road1.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 4.3 miSaint John Baptist Road ↗5.5 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
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Natural features
The cabin is set at the edge of a tall, dense hemlock-spruce forest on Nakwasina Sound. The cabin faces south, overlooking Nakwasina Sound. In the early 1960s, several forested areas in Nakwasina Sound were harvested. During the summer, the vegetation pattern in these areas appears more dense and a brighter green, with an overstory of alder and an understory of spruce and hemlock. Brown bear frequent the area. Learn about bear safety and precautions.
Recreation
Cabin guests enjoy saltwater fishing, deer hunting and viewing wildlife.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Allan Point Cabin?
Sites at Allan 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 Allan Point 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 Allan Point Cabin?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Allan Point Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 standard site without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is the nearest town to Allan Point Cabin?
Sitka, Alaska.
Source: Getting there
What if Allan Point Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Starrigavan Campground And Day Use (7.7 mi), Brents Beach Cabin (9.6 mi), and Piper Island Cabin (12.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby