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HARVEY LAKE CABIN (AK), AK

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Proximity: The Harvey Lake Cabin is located on Woewodski Island, near Duncan Canal. From Petersburg, it is 18 miles by floatplane or 21 miles by boat. The cabin is situated at the west end of Harvey Lake (elevation 100 ft), and is a 1/2 mile hike from saltwater. Description: The Harvey Lake Cabin is an A-Frame cabin with two single wooden bunks, a sleeping loft, wood stove, a large deck, a small rowboat called a skiff, and an outhouse. It is located near a picnic site with a sandy beach and swimming area. The surrounding terrain is forested hills. The Harvey Lake trail is an easy 1/2 mile trail leading from saltwater to Harvey Lake, following Harvey Creek. The land to the north of the trailhead is private. Please respect the rights of the property owners. Activities: Hiking (easy 1/2 mile trail to saltwater), fishing, boating, wildlife viewing, swimming. Wildlife: Grouse, black bear, deer, moose, waterfowl. Fish: Cutthroat trout in lake, Coho Salmon near the mouth of Harvey Creek (August). For more information about the Harvey Lake Cabin, call the Petersburg Ranger District at 907-772-3871.

Effective November 17, 2003, reservations for Alaska cabins will be subject to a new policy allowing only one change per reservation. A change in reservation 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 reservation and at a later time, re-book the new dates. This policy has been established to assure that reservations for cabins are fair and equitable for everyone.

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Alerts and Important Information

You may make a reservation for an Alaska Cabin on the day of arrival, or to 180 days in advance. Maximum length of stay is 7 consecutive days between May and September and 10 consecutive days October to April. The person holding the reservation must be at least 18 years of age, and must be a member of the party using the cabin. Use of this cabin by a commercial operator, such as an outfitter or guide, is NOT allowed. There are NO discounts for Golden Age or Golden Access Passports for Alaska cabin rentals. The Harvey Lake Cabin does not have a cook stove, mattresses, or cooking utensils. Cabin users should bring their own sleeping bags, pads, cook stoves, cooking gear and food. Cabin users who intend to use the skiff provided should bring a personal flotation device, and may also choose to bring a small outboard motor. Firewood is generally provided, but is not guaranteed. A broom, dustpan, axe, and splitting maul are generally provided but may be missing or damaged. Please report any missing or damaged items to the Petersburg Ranger District. Boil or treat drinking water before consumption. All garbage and food must be packed out. In fall, winter, and early sping, this cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surface (floatplanes cannot land). Please contact the Petersburg Ranger District office for information prior to making reservations during these periods.

Getting There:

Harvey Lake Cabin (AK)
PO BOX 1328
Petersburg AK 99833

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
56.56444, -133.05722

The Harvey Lake Cabin is located on Woewodski Island, near Duncan Canal. From Petersburg, it is 18 miles by floatplane or 21 miles by boat, plus a 1/2 mile hike. The cabin is situated at the west end of Harvey Lake (elevation 100 ft), and is a 1/2 mile hike from saltwater. If arriving by boat, there is a red and white diamond to mark the trail. The best boat mooring is 50 yards south of this diamond. Boats will go dry at low tide unless anchored in this hole south of the trailhead. Map: The Harvey Lake Cabin is found on U.S.G.S. Topographic Map # Petersburg C-4.
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Information: (907)772-3871