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DEVILS ELBOW CABIN (AK), AKDescriptionClick here for more cabin information and maps. The Devil's Elbow Cabin is located on a narrow isthmus on Kuiu Island in Rocky Pass, in Keku Strait, between Kuiu and Kupreanof Island. It is near the Devils Elbow, the sharp turn in Rocky Pass for which the cabin is named. The cabin is accessible by boat or floatplane only. This is NOT the Devil's Pass Cabin near the Resurrection Pass Trail in the Chugach National Forest. This is an A-frame cabin with 2 double bunks and a sleeping loft, table, benches, oil heater, and an outhouse. It has no mattresses, cookstove, or cooking utensils. Cabin users should bring slepeing bags and pads, cookstove, cooking gear, food, and #1 heating oil. A small creek 1/4 mile south of the cabin is the nearest water source. The cabin is surrounded by tide flats for several miles to the south. It is situated along a major waterfowl resting area, making the spot a favorite of hunters. Kayakers and canoeists often find this cabin a welcome haven from inclement weather. Rocky Pass is known for its interesting geology. Popular activities include hunting, nature photography, rockhounding, kayaking, fishing for Coho salmon in August and and September, and wildlife viewing. In addition to waterfowl, visitors may see grouse, seals, black bears, and wolves. For more information on the Devil's Elbow Cabin, please 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. Services & Amenities:Alerts and Important InformationGetting There:Devils Elbow Cabin (AK)PO BOX 1328 Petersburg AK 99833 GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 56.64444, -133.72194 Located on a narrow isthmus on Kuiu Island in Rocky Pass. Accessible only by boat (66 miles from Petersburg or 26 miles from Kake) or floatplane (44 miles from Petersburg). A 16' tide is required for direct floatplane access to the cabin. Arrival at lower tides will require a 1/2-mile walk on the tide flat. Refer to USGS topographic map Petersburg C-6; Petersburg D-6 may also be helpful. Phone Park for More Information:Information: (907)772-3871 |