Middle Dangerous River Cabin
Middle Dangerous River Cabin is situated on the bank of the Dangerous River about 30 miles southeast of Yakutat. This remote retreat is open year-round, offering scenic views, wildlife watching and hunting opportunities. The site can be accessed by jetboat, hiking or ATV aong thel 4-mile trail from the Dangerous River Bridge. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements, 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 12x16-ft. hunter style cabin sleeps four people with four single wooden bunks. The cabin also has a table and benches, an oil heater and food preparation space. An outhouse, campfire ring and 12x12-ft. meat shed are located outside. Water, heating oil and electricity are not provided. Visitors must supply their own drinking water as well as #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, 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 30 miles southeast of Yakutat, 200 feet east of Dangerous River. Access is by jetboat or a 4-mile ATV trail from the Dangerous River Bridge at the end of Forest Highway 10.
| Nearest town | Yakutat, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 59.4129° N, 139.1115° W · Directions ↗ |
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Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miMiddle Dangerous, Spur Aunder 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- under 0.1 miMiddle Dangerous4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 3.1 miHarlequin Lake0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.2 miVonderheide Trail3.4 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
This campground sits inside Tongass National Forest.
- inTongass National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 17,701,808 acres
- 11.2 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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Natural features
The cabin sits on flat and wet terrain, surrounded by willow and alder thickets and scattered cottonwood trees. Visitors enjoy spectacular views of the Dangerous River and its many gravel bars, which attract nesting gulls. Brown and black bears are common in this area, and moose can sometimes be seen in the surrounding willow thickets. Sandhill cranes and geese visit the area during spring and fall migration.
Recreation
The Dangerous River is a large glacial river with numerous logjams, sandbars and floating ice. Non-motorized boats are not recommended, and boaters should use extreme caution when navigating the river. Moose hunting may be excellent.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Middle Dangerous River Cabin?
Sites at Middle Dangerous River 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 Middle Dangerous River 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 Middle Dangerous River Cabin?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Middle Dangerous River Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Middle Dangerous River Cabin?
The Dangerous River is a large glacial river with numerous logjams, sandbars and floating ice. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Middle Dangerous River Cabin?
Yakutat, Alaska.
Source: Getting there