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Cascade Creek Cabin
Thomas Bay, Mainland
| Capacity: |
6 |
Access: |
 or
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| Stove type: |
Oil (#1 diesel) and wood |
| Rowboat: |
No |
Activities: |
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| Rental fee: |
$35 per night May through September;
$25 per night October through April |
| Season of use: |
Year-round |
| Description: |
Single-level hunter-style
cabin |
| Location: |
Near the mouth of Cascade Creek in Thomas Bay northeast
of Petersburg
| Longitude: |
-132.7802778 |
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| Latitude: |
59.99694444 |
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| Suggested USGS topo map: |
Petersburg D-3, Sumdum A-3 |
| Access: |
14 miles (22.5 km) by float plane or 19 miles (30.5 km)
by boat from Petersburg
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| Terrain: |
Beach fringe in front of cabin very flat. Forested slopes
directly behind cabin become steeper with elevation gain,
eventually rising to Cosmos Peak at 5,000 feet. |
| Facilities: |
- 2 single upper bunks
- 2 double lower bunks
- Oil heater (#1 diesel only)
- Wood stove
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- Wooden table and benches
- Cooking counter
- Broom
- Pit-type outhouse
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Water available from small stream north of cabin. Treat
all water before using. |
| What to bring: |
#1 diesel fuel, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking
stove, lantern, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet
paper, garbage bags, fire extinguisher and fire starter.
Firewood generally provided, but not guaranteed. It's a
good idea to bring your own water. |
| More information: |
Good anchorage in front of cabin. |
| Special features: |
Berry picking and wildlife viewing in second growth forest
behind cabin; bear, deer, moose and mountain goats.
Crab, shrimp, halibut and king salmon fishing. Dolly varden
trout fishing at the mouth of Cascade Creek. Cascade Creek
Trail can be reached from cabin. Trail rated "easy"
for first mile (Lower Falls); beyond that, trail gains elevation
and becomes more challenging, but well worth the hike. Trail
provides access to waterfalls, a whitewater canyon, pristine
lakes and alpine areas frequented by mountain goats. Rowboats
available at Falls and Swan Lakes; three-sided shelter located
near upper waterfall. |
To reserve: |
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