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Helm Bay Cabin
Cleveland Peninsula north of Ketchikan
| Capacity: |
8 |
Access: |
 or
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| Stove type: |
Wood |
| Rowboat: |
No |
Activities: |
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| Rental fee: |
$45 per night May-Sept; $25 per night
Oct-Apr |
| Season of use: |
year-round |
| Description: |
16' x 20' three-room Pan-Abode
log cabin. |
| Location: |
Behind Forss Island on west shore of Helm Bay, 24 miles
(39 km) from Ketchikan or 12 miles (19 km) from the Clover
Pass area.
| Longitude: |
-131.9775 |
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| Latitude: |
55.63 |
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| Suggested USGS topo map: |
Ketchikan C-6 |
| Access: |
Float plane or boat. State-maintained floating dock (not
connected to the shore) near the cabin.
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| Terrain: |
Old-growth Sitka spruce and western hemlock rain forest
adjacent to a large salt water tide flat. |
| Facilities: |
- 2 single plywood bunks
- 2 double plywood bunks
- Table and benches
- Wood stove and firewood
- Cooking counter
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- Ax/Maul/Splitting Wedges
- Food cupboard and shelves
- Broom
- Outhouse toilet
- Floating dock (state-maintained)
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Water is available from a creek next to the cabin. Treat
all water before using. |
| What to bring: |
Sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, lantern,
pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage
bags, fire extinguisher and fire starter. It's a good idea
to bring your own water. |
More information: |
Please conserve firewood; supplied firewood is for wood
stove use only. Collect your own beach/driftwood for campfires.
Cabin reservation does not include exclusive use of the
dock. Dock is on first-come, first-serve basis. More than
one vessel is allowed if first party there agrees. |
| Special features: |
Area is especially noted for crab, salmon, halibut, and
red snapper. Sitka blacktail deer, mountain goat, black
bear, brown bear, and seals in area. |
To reserve: |
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