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Twelvemile Cabin

Prince of Wales Island

Capacity: 6 Access: floatplanefloatplanefloatplane
Stove type: Wood
Rowboat: No Activities:

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Rental fee: $45 per night
Season of use: Year-round (often closed November through April due to snow)
Description: 16' x 20' Metal-roofed one story, fully accessible cabin
Location: 6 miles from Hydaburg Road turnoff, approximately 35 miles from the City of Craig and 18 miles from Hydaburg. A 900-foot gravel trail leads from the parking area to the cabin.
Longitude:
55.36650
 
Latitude:
132.72588
 
Suggested USGS topo map:
Craig B-3
Access: Access by road, floatplane, or boat. A marine access facility with a boat ramp is located 1/4 mile north of the cabin.
Terrain: Level near cabin with young-growth Sitka spruce-western hemlock forest.
Facilities:
  • 2 single plywood bunks
  • Table and benches
  • Wood stove
  • Cooking counter
  • Broom
  • Outhouse toilet
  • Axe, splitting maul
  • Boat ramp 1/4 mile north
  • Accessible trail
Treat all water before using. Cabin condition report
What to bring: Bring your own water or there is a small stream south of the cabin, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, lantern, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, and fire starter. Wood is not guaranteed.
More information: Fully accessible cabin and outhouse. Boat ramp 1/4 mile north of cabin. 900' accessible trail to cabin. Parking for 3 vehicles.
Special features: Excellent crabbing, fishing for coho and bottom fish. Great hunting, beach combing, bird and wildlife viewing. ATV trail located 4 miles south. 2 hiking trails within 10 miles of the cabin.

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