Twelvemile Cabin
Twelvemile Cabin is a fully accessible cabin located on Twelvemile Inlet on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. The site offers recreation, relaxation and a unique lodging experience in the Tongass National Forest. Construction of this cabin was made possible through mitigation funds from Alaska Power and Telephone and the Federal Energy Regulatiory Commission. The cabin is accessible by vehicle and a short gravel trail.
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| Site | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabin | Gravel | Full | 8 / 3 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 0:00 AM, checkout 0:00 AM.
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. |
| Accessibility | Site Cabin is listed accessible |
The 16x20-ft, one-story, fully accessible cabin can sleep up to six people on wooden bunkbeds without mattresses. The cabin is equipped with a table, benches, a wood stove for heat and a fully-accessible outdoor toilet, located 40 feet from the cabin. Other amenities include a cooking counter, shelves, cupboard space, axe, splitting maul and a broom. The cabin does not have running water or electricity. Visitors must bring their own food, water, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cook stove, stove fuel, fire starter, cooking gear/utensils, lantern or flashlight, toilet paper, first aid kit and garbage bags. Water is available from a stream south of the cabin, but must be treated before being used. A primative boat ramp is located.25 miles north of the cabin, and an accessible gravel foot trail from the parking area to the cabin entrance is located on-site.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
Twelvemile Cabin is located 6 miles from the Hydaburg Road turnoff, approximately 35 miles from Craig and 18 miles from Hydaburg. From Craig or Klawock, take the Craig/Klawock-Hollis Highway toward Hollis. Turn right on the Hydaburg Road (State Route 913) and travel for 8 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 21 (Polk Inlet and Twelvemile Road).
| Nearest town | Craig, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 55.3664° N, 132.7258° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Although the site is not as remote as others in the area, visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
- Firewood is available, though the supply is not guaranteed.
Explore
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miTwelvemile Trail ↗0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2 miTwelve Mile Creek East Ridge2.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.5 mi2100120 Rd Polk Road0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.8 mi2122500 Road0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 3.1 miPolk 2100113 Road1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 3.4 miTwelve Mile Crekk East Slope0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 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
Karta River Wilderness begins about 9.2 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 9.2 miKarta River Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 39,917 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Hydaburg Totem ParkHistoric district · Hydaburg · 11.7 mi
Natural features
The cabin is nestled in a canopy of young Sitka spruce and western hemlock. There are plenty of places to explore in the Twelvemile area, including an estuary just south of the cabin, where wildlife is abundant, including sandhill cranes, eagles, wolves, black bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, and a variety of migratory birds. Across the inlet from the cabin is a view of Twelvemile old growth reserve. This area is managed for old growth characteristics and provides a pristine forest setting.
Recreation
Anglers will find that Twelvemile Creek, which flows into the inlet, has an excellent run of coho, chum and pink salmon, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout and Dolly Varden. At Old Frank's natural area, located east of the cabin, visitors can find streams supporting cutthroat and Dolly Varden. Crabbing, beachcombing and wildlife viewing are popular in the area as well. Dog Salmon Fish Pass is located approximately 10 miles from the cabin, and is noted as a popular bear viewing site in August. A system of roads for off-road enthusiasts can be found about 4 miles south of the cabin. Hunters can take advantage of the long hunting seasons in the surrounding national forest. Bear season occurs during spring and fall, while deer season begins in late summer and lasts through late fall. Twelvemile Inlet also has a rich logging history. Remnants of an abandoned camp, log landings and log transfer facilities can be found on the nearby shoreline, but are not visible from the cabin.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Twelvemile Cabin?
Sites at Twelvemile 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 Twelvemile 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 Twelvemile Cabin?
Check-in 0:00 AM, checkout 0:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Twelvemile Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Twelvemile Cabin?
Site Cabin is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Twelvemile Cabin?
Anglers will find that Twelvemile Creek, which flows into the inlet, has an excellent run of coho, chum and pink salmon, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout and Dolly Varden. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Twelvemile Cabin?
Craig, Alaska.
Source: Getting there
What if Twelvemile Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Harris River Campground (8.6 mi), Lake No. 3 Campground (20.6 mi, first-come), and Eagles Nest Campground (22.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby