North Beach Cabin
North Beach Cabin is nestled just inside the forest fringe on the north beach of Shelikof Bay on Kruzof Island, 20 miles northwest of Sitka, Alaska. The A-frame cabin is available year-round, weather permitting, and was built in 1993 by volunteers from the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station in Sitka and by local volunteers. The Shelikof Cabin is located on the east shore of Shelikof Bay just south of the Shelikof River, about a mile from this cabin. This is a remote site. The cabin can be accessed by boat, a 45-minute ride from Sitka to Mud Bay, followed by a 7.5 mile hike or off-highway vehicle ride on old logging roads. The cabin can also be reached by helicopter at lower tides.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 1 |
Site guide
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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' wood A-frame cabin can accommodate up to eight people with a double plywood bunk bed and a sleeping loft reached by climbing a vertical ladder. An oil stove for heat, a table with benches, a cooking counter, broom and dustpan are provided. An outhouse toilet is close to the cabin. The cabin does not include mattresses, cooking utensils or heating oil. Visitors should bring #1 diesel fuel (generally 10 gallons for a three-day stay, more of less depending on the time of year), 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 creek at a crossing about 1/3-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.
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Getting there
Accessible year round, weather permitting. Located 20 air miles northwest of Sitka, on the western shore of Kruzof Island. Access by boat, 45 minutes from Sitka to Mud Bay on the east side of Kruzof Island, then 7.5 mile hike or off-highway vehicle ride on old logging roads to a “T” in road at Iris Meadows.
| Nearest town | Sitka, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 57.1704° N, 135.7556° W · Directions ↗ |
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Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miNorth Beach0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 0.5 miCuvacan Cove Road1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 0.6 miShelikof1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.7 miBike Road1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 1.1 miCuvacan1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 1.2 miPort Mary1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
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 12.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 12.6 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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Historic landmarks nearby
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Natural features
The cabin has spectacular views of the cresting waves on the outside coast of the Gulf of Alaska. It is surrounded by a hemlock and spruce forest and sits just above a sandy beach. The terrain is relatively flat and easy to explore. Brown bear frequent the area.
Recreation
Beachcombing, photography, hiking, hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing and riding off-highway vehicles are popular activities at North Beach Cabin. Nearly 40 miles of old logging roads are open to hiking, mountain biking and off-highway vehicle riding. Fishing is fair for Dolly Varden trout, coho and pink salmon found in local streams. 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 North Beach Cabin?
Sites at North Beach 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 North Beach 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 North Beach Cabin?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does North Beach Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 standard site without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at North Beach Cabin?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at North Beach Cabin?
Beachcombing, photography, hiking, hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing and riding off-highway vehicles are popular activities at North Beach Cabin. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to North Beach Cabin?
Sitka, Alaska.
Source: Getting there
What if North Beach Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Shelikof Cabin (0.6 mi), Brents Beach Cabin (7.4 mi), and Freds Creek Cabin (9.1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby