Raven Cabin
Raven Cabin, formerly known as Middle Situk South Cabin, is located on the east bank of the Situk River. It is open year-round and makes an ideal base for fishing or hunting. The site can be accessed by wheeled plane, boat or a 3-mile hiking trail. An airstrip is located near the cabin. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
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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. |
This 14x16-ft. pan-abode style cabin sleeps five people with three single bunks and one double bunk. The cabin also has a table and benches, broom, an oil heater, picnic table, outhouse and campfire ring. A 10x10-ft. meat shed is located outside. Water, heating oil and electricity are not provided. Water can be taken from the Situk River, but it should be treated before using. Visitors must supply #1 diesel oil or kerosene for the heater. One gallon can last 2-10 hours, depending on the heat setting. Other items to bring include sleeping bags, sleeping pads, food, a cooking stove, cookware, plates, utensils, lanterns, flashlights, toilet paper, garbage bags, first aid kit, a fire extinguisher and fire starter. Visitors are expected to pack out trash and clean the cabin before leaving.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
The cabin is located 8 air miles east of Yakutat on the east bank of Situk River. Access is by trail, boat or wheeled aircraft. From Nine Mile Bridge on Forest Highway 10, hike the 3-mile trail or boat 3.2 miles downriver (1.5 hour float). The cabin is 9.6 miles upriver from Situk Landing (terminus of Lost River Road).
| Nearest town | Yakutat, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 59.5542° N, 139.5127° W · Directions ↗ |
Explore
Worth a stop
- 7.6 miYakutat ↗Visitor center
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miSituk River Trail, Spur Aunder 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- under 0.1 miSituk River Trail, Spur Bunder 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.1 miSituk River Trail, Spur Funder 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.2 miSituk River Trail, Spur Cunder 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.5 miSituk River Trail, Spur E0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.5 miSituk River Trail, Spur Dunder 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 2.2 miSituk River Trailhead ↗Tongass National Forest · Season Year round
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
This campground sits inside Tongass National Forest.
- inTongass National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 17,701,808 acres
- 4.3 miRussell Fjord Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 348,626 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
Natural features
The cabin sits on relatively flat terrain in old-growth forest consisting of spruce, hemlock and cottonwood. Blueberry bushes make up the understory. The river is nearby, but it cannot be seen from the cabin. Large populations of moose and brown bears live in this area. Bald eagles and ravens are common, and gulls are often seen along the Situk River.
Recreation
The trail leading to the cabin is relatively flat and can flood. Numerous root wads across it make walking moderately difficult. The trail also fords the Old Situk River, but it does not follow the banks of Situk River. This cabin is an ideal destination for hunters and anglers. The Situk River offers outstanding fishing for rainbow trout, Dolly Varden and steelhead, as well as sockeye, pink, king and coho salmon. Moose hunting is good to excellent. Visitors can bring inflatable rafts, kayaks and canoes. There are also guided boating trips and boat rentals available from nearby lodges. The river can be dangerous for inexperienced boaters, and river conditions should be checked prior to any boating excursion ( Situk River conditions ).
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Raven Cabin?
Sites at Raven 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 Raven 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 Raven Cabin?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Raven Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Raven Cabin?
The trail leading to the cabin is relatively flat and can flood. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Raven Cabin?
Yakutat, Alaska.
Source: Getting there