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KAH SHEETS LAKE CABIN (AK), AK

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The Kah Sheets Lake Cabin is located at the southeast end of Kah Sheets Lake (elevation 156'), on the south end of Kupreanof Island, above Kah Sheets Bay. It is accessible by floatplane, or by a boat and hiking trail combination. This is a modified A-frame cabin with 2 single wooden bunks, a sleeping loft, an oil heater, covered deck, dock, 2 rowboats, and an outhouse. The cabin, outhouse, and boardwalk are wheelchair-accessible. There are no mattresses or cooking utensils. Cabin users should bring sleeping bags, pads, cookstove, cooking gear, food, and #1 heating oil. Cabin users who intend to use the rowboat provided should bring personal flotation devices, and may also choose to bring a small outboard motor. The surrounding area is a mixture of muskeg and forest. The cabin is situated in an open area along the lakeshore near the outlet. The Kah Sheets Lake Trail (not barrier-free) begins behind the cabin and traverses muskeg and forest throughout its 2.75-mile length, ending at Kah Sheets Bay and Cabin. Off the main trail, two spur trails lead to sections of the creek. The upper spur ends at a viewing platform complete with bench. The route is an easy walk. The area's abundant muskegs support a large variety of berries and wildflowers. Wildlife viewing is quite good, especially for those interested in bears and waterfowl. For more information, 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

Reservations can be made the day of arrival, or up to 180 days in advance. Maximum length of stay is 7 consecutive days between May and September, and 10 consecutive days October through April. Boil or treat water before drinking. All garbage and food must be packed out. Poor weather can occasionally delay floatplane or boat travel, and cabin users should be prepared for this. In fall, winter, and early spring, the 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 for these periods. There are NO discounts for Golden Age and Golden Passports for Alaska cabin rentals. The person holding the reservation must be 18 and must be a member of the party using the cabin.

Getting There:

Kah Sheets Lake Cabin (AK)
PO BOX 1328
Petersburg AK 99833

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
56.55056, -133.18722

Located at the southeast end of Kah Sheets Lake. Access by floatplane 22 miles from Petersburg, or by boat and hiking trail combination. Distance by boat is 24 miles from Petersburg, then a 2.75-mile hike from bay to lake. A 14' tide is required for direct boat access to the trailhead. Refer to USGS topographic map Petersburg C-4.

Phone Park for More Information:

Project Office: (907)772-3871