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	Cabin Descriptions - Southeast Area

St. James Bay State Marine Park,

Shelter Island State Marine Park,

Oliver Inlet State Marine Park,

Taku Harbor State Marine Park,

Grindall Island State Marine Park,

Point Bridget State Park (near Juneau)

Cowee Meadow Cabin

Point Bridget State Park is located 39 miles north of Juneau. Fishing is excellent during salmon runs in the fall off Berner's Bay beaches and in Cowee Creek. Beachcombing, wildlife viewing, hiking, and boating are among the diverse opportunities available. There are bears in the area, so please be aware and use caution.

The average temperatures in this area are 55° to 70° F during the spring and summer. High humidity and a high average rainfall make for a wet environment. Bring appropriate clothing and come prepared for unpredictable changes in weather. The cabins are equipped with wooden sleeping platforms, a wood stove and/or propane stove, chairs or benches, table and latrine.

Point Bridget Cabin Fact Sheet (pdf)
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Cowee Meadow Cabin (12' X 16')
Sleeps 8 (maximum 8) with a maximum stay of 3 consecutive nights. Summer access: by foot or by small boats (can haul onto a beach). The foot trail begins at Point Bridget State Park Trailhead parking area at Mile 39 Glacier Highway. The trail is 2.5 miles to the cabin. Winter access: the same trail is open in the winter, but the highway is not maintained beyond Mile 34. Visitors can ski or snowshoe in, but no ATV's or other motorized vehicles are allowed. Primary heat at the cabin is oil with an emergency woodstove. Effective June 1, 2009, oil will no longer be provided. It is recommended the user bring a minimum of 1 gallon of kerosene or #1 diesel fuel per day to supply heat for the cabin. Water supply is from the creek. Please purify before using. GPS 058° 40' 24.19"N, 134° 57' 53.49"W.

Blue Mussel Cabin (12' X 16')
Sleeps 8 (maximum 8) with a maximum stay of 3 consecutive nights. Summer access by foot or boat (can haul onto a rocky beach). The foot trail begins at Point Bridget State Park Trailhead parking area at Mile 39 Glacier Highway. The trail is 3.4 miles to the cabin. Winter access: the same trail is open in the winter but the highway is not maintained beyond Mile 34. Visitors can ski or snowshoe in, but no ATV's or other motorized vehicles are allowed. Primary heat at the cabin is oil with an emergency woodstove. Effective June 1, 2009, oil will no longer be provided. It is recommended the user bring a minimum of 1 gallon of kerosene or #1 diesel fuel per day to supply heat for the cabin. Water supply is snow in the winter and a nearby creek in the summer. Please purify before using. In a dry year, the creek will be dry, so consider bringing a water supply. GPS 058° 40' 42.67"N, 134° 59' 03.86W.

Camping Cove Cabin (14' X 18')
Sleeps 6 (maximum 6) with a maximum stay of 3 consecutive nights. Summer access: by foot or by small boats. The foot trail begins at Point Bridget State Park Trailhead parking area at Mile 39 Glacier Highway. The trail is 3.75 miles to the cabin. Winter access: the same trail is open in the winter, but the highway is not maintained beyond Mile 34. Visitors can ski or snowshoe the first 2.5 miles, but no ATV's or other motorized vehicles are allowed. Primary heat at the cabin is oil with an emergency woodstove. Effective June 1, 2009, oil will no longer be provided. It is recommended the user bring a minimum of 1 gallon of kerosene or #1 diesel fuel per day to supply heat for the cabin. Water supply is from the creek. Please purify before using. GPS 058° 38' 59.62"N, 134° 57' 52.25"W.

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St. James Bay State Marine Park (near Juneau)

St. James State Marine Park is located approximately 35 miles northwest of Juneau and 45 miles south of Haines. The park encompasses St. James Bay, Boat harbor, and continues north up the valley which drains the area. The area has abundant protected anchorages, concentrations of fish and wildlife, and beach landing areas.

The average temperatures in the summer are in the 60's, rare highs hitting 80. High humidity and a high average rainfall make for a wet environment. The average rainfall is from 60-90 inches annually. Have warm clothing and quality rain gear, as inclement weather can set in quickly and last for days. Snow can begin to accumulate as early as October.

The recreational use of St. James Bay is extremely high. The bay, easily accessed by small boat from the Amalga Harbor boat launch, Auke Bay, or Juneau, is a popular area for wildlife viewing, photography, waterfowl and big game hunting, sport fishing, boating, kayaking, and camping. Access by float plane is also readily available.

Bob Hinman Memorial Cabin (14' X 18')
Sleeps 6 (maximum 6) with a maximum stay of 3 consecutive nights. Access by boat or float plane. The cabin is located on the Northwest tip of a small island and provides for a good anchorage and beach access. Primary heat at the cabin is oil with an emergency woodstove. It is recommended the user bring a minimum of 1 gallon of kerosene or #1 diesel fuel per day to supply heat for the cabin. There is no water supply other than rainwater catchment at the site, so bring your own water. There is a small skiff located at the cabin. GPS N058° 36' 257", W135° 11' 684".

Shelter Island State Marine Park (near Juneau)
The Rupe Andrews Cabin

Shelter Island State Marine Park is located 25 miles Northwest of Juneau. The recreational use in and around Shelter Island is extremely high. The area is easily accessed by small boat from the Amalga Harbor boat launch, Auke Bay, or Juneau and is a popular area for wildlife viewing, photography, waterfowl and big game hunting, sport fishing, boating, kayaking, and camping. Access by float plane is also readily available. North Pass is a favorite fishing location for salmon and halibut and a popular whale viewing location.

The average temperatures in the summer are in the 60's, rare highs hitting 80. High humidity and a high average rainfall make for a wet environment. The average rainfall is from 60-90 inches annually. Have warm clothing and quality rain gear, as inclement weather can set in quickly and last for days. Snow can begin to accumulate as early as October.

Oliver Inlet State Marine Park (near Juneau)

The Seymour Canal public use cabin is located on saltwater at the tip of Seymour Canal on Admiralty Island. Seymour Canal has the greatest known concentration of nesting bald eagles in the world. Seals, sea lions, and whales utilize the canal throughout the year. Trumpeter and whistling swans and other migrating waterfowl rest along the canal. The Seymour Canal area is noted for having one of the largest brown bear populations in Southeast Alaska. Please use caution.

The average temperatures in this area are 55° to 70° during the summer and spring. High humidity and a high average rainfall make for a wet environment. Bring appropriate clothing and come prepared for unpredictable changes in weather. This cabin is equipped with wooden sleeping platforms, a wood stove, table and chairs or benches, and latrine.

Seymour Canal Cabin Fact Sheet (pdf)
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Seymour Canal Cabin (12' X 14')
Sleeps 6 (maximum 8) with a maximum stay of 3 consecutive nights. Summer and winter access: 23 miles south of Juneau by floatplane or boat. Commercial air and boat taxi services are available in the Juneau area. There is a tramway from Oliver Inlet to access the Seymour cabin. Hiking, hunting, and boating opportunities are abundant. Two fresh water streams near the cabin provide water. Please purify before using. There is an oil stove as the primary heat source with a very small emergency woodstove backup. Users need to provide their own oil. #1 fuel oil or kerosene is recommended and oil consumption averages 1 gallon per 24 hours. GPS 058° 05' 48.97"N, 134° 18' 49.20"W.

Taku Harbor State Marine Park (near Juneau)

The Tiger Olson public use cabin is located 25 miles south of Juneau. Tiger Olson Cabin

The cabin is red cedar located 100 yards from the public dock in Taku Harbor SMP. There is a picnic table and fire pit located in front of the cabin and an outhouse just to the south side. The average temperatures in this area are 55° to 70° during the summer and spring. High humidity and a high average rainfall make for a wet environment. Bring appropriate clothing and come prepared for unpredictable changes in weather.

Tiger Olson Cabin (14' X 18')
Sleeps 6 with a maximum stay of 5 consecutive nights. Summer and winter access. The cabin has an oil heater and the user is responsible to bring their own oil Diesel #1 or kerosene. The cabin has bunk space for 6 adults with mattresses provided. A wheelbarrow is also provided at the cabin for transporting gear from the dock to the cabin. There is water near the cabin but it is non-potable and must be boiled before use. There is small oil stove with a cook top for heat. The storage tank for the stove is on the rear of the cabin. Oil is to be supplied by the use; recommended fuel is diesel #1 or kerosene. Oil consumption is an average of 1 gallon per 24 hours.

Grindall Island State Marine Park (near Ketchikan)

Grindall Island Cabin

The Grindall Island Public Use Cabin is located 18 air miles from Ketchikan and 40 air miles from Craig on a bluff with hemlock, cedar, and spruce nearby. The Grindall Island area is known for its king salmon fishing.

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