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DeBoer Lake Cabin
Mainland near Thomas Bay
| Capacity: |
6 |
Access: |
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| Stove type: |
Oil (#1 diesel) |
| Rowboat: |
Yes |
Activities: |
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| Rental fee: |
$25 per night |
| Season of use: |
Year-round |
| Description: |
A-frame cabin
with sleeping loft |
| Location: |
20 air miles (32 km) from Petersburg at the west end of
DeBoer Lake (elev. 1420' or 433 m), 3 miles (5 km) NW of
Thomas Bay
| Longitude: |
-132.9427778 |
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| Latitude: |
57.09483333 |
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| Suggested USGS topo map: |
Sumdum A-3 |
| Access: |
Float plane. Note: Fog and high
winds can prevent scheduled flights for pickups, sometimes
for several days.
Please check weather forecast prior to departure, and carry
extra food.
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| Terrain: |
Steep, mountainous. Cabin in alpine valley at edge of
Deboer Lake, surrounded by mountains on three sides. |
| Facilities: |
- 4 single bunks
- Sleeping loft
- Wooden table and benches
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- Oil heater
- Pit-type outhouse
- Rowboat with oars, NO lifejackets
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Water is available from the lake. Treat all water
before using. |
| What to bring: |
Fuel for the oil heater (#1 stove oil or kerosene only),
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: |
Hike and climb to peaks and ridges of chain of mountains
including Jefferson, Fulton, Hancock and Hamilton. No trails
in area; intermediate hikers will find surrounding peaks
good day and multi-day trips. Excellent climbing, wildlife
viewing, photography. Mountain goats and ptarmigan. Numerous
species of wildflowers. Rainbow trout in lake. |
| Special features: |
DeBoer is one of only two cabins in district located
in high mountain environment. Spectacular scenery. |
To reserve: |
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