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Castle River Cabin
Duncan Canal on Kupreanof Island
| Capacity: |
6 |
Access: |
 or
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| Stove type: |
Wood -wood will be supplied but not guaranteed |
| Rowboat: |
Yes (at trail) |
Activities: |
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| Rental fee: |
$35 per night May 1 - Sep 30; $25 per
night Oct 1 - Apr 30 |
| Season of use: |
Year-round |
| Description: |
A-frame cabin
modified with an extended roof and an upright wall to
form a bump-out. |
| Location: |
16 air miles (25 km) or 30 water miles (48 km) from Petersburg
at mouth of Castle River on west side of Duncan Canal on
Kupreanof Island.
| Longitude: |
-133.2577778 |
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| Latitude: |
56.64361111 |
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| Suggested USGS topo map: |
Petersburg C-4; Petersburg C-3, D-4 |
| Access: |
Boat or float plane from Petersburg or Wrangell.
16' tide needed for direct access to cabin; otherwise, use
Castle
River Trail which begins at Castle
Flats Cabin.
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| Terrain: |
Predominantly flat to rolling. Muskeg and old growth forest. |
| Facilities: |
- 2 double bunks
- Sleeping loft
- Wooden table and benches
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- Pit-type outhouse
- Woodshed
- Woodstove
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Water is available from the river or nearby streams. 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: |
Exceptional steelhead, coho, trout fishing. Excellent
bear, waterfowl, grouse hunting. |
| Special features: |
Castle River Trail is well developed and an easy ½
mile walk from flats. Small rowboat located ½ mile
upstream from cabin at the trail’s terminus. |
To reserve: |
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