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Avoss Lake Cabin
Baranof Island in South Baranof Wilderness
| Capacity: |
8 |
Access: |
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| Stove type: |
Oil (#1 diesel) |
| Rowboat: |
Yes |
Activities: |
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| Rental fee: |
$35 per night |
| Season of use: |
Year-round |
| Description: |
16'x16' A-frame
cabin with sleeping loft reached
by a vertical ladder |
| Location: |
35 miles (56 km) southeast of Sitka and 5 miles (8 km)
northeast of Whale Bay on the southcentral portion of Baranof
Island.
| Longitude: |
-134.9238889 |
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| Latitude: |
56.70527778 |
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| Suggested USGS topo map: |
Port Alexander C-3 |
| Access: |
Float plane 30 minutes from Sitka. From lake shore, 150
feet (45 m) along a narrow footpath and boardwalk through
a lightly wooded area to the cabin. |
| Terrain: |
Northern shore of alpine lake (800 feet or 240 meters
elevation), at the edge of a muskeg
area near an inlet stream to Avoss Lake. |
| Facilities: |
- 1 double plywood bunk
- 1 single plywood bunk
- Sleeping loft
- Table and benches
- Oil stove (uses #1 diesel, not
provided)
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- Outdoor screened cooler box
- Broom
- Outhouse toilet
- Cooking counter
- Skiff and oars (motor and life jackets not
included)
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Water is available from the lake or nearby inlet stream.
Treat all water before using. |
| What to bring: |
#1 diesel fuel (10 gallons for a 3-day stay), personal
flotation devices (pfd), sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking
stove, lantern, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet
paper, garbage bags, fire extinguisher and fire starter,
rain gear and boots. It's a good idea to bring your own
water. |
| More information: |
Generally the lake is ice-free (suitable for landing a
float plane) from mid-June to mid-September. Poor weather
conditions can arise quickly and may delay flight arrivals
and departures.
The square-bowed skiff (rowboat) provided is small but heavy.
A long-shaft outboard motor in the 2-10 hp range is highly
recommended for use with the skiff provided. Each person
using the skiff should have a Coast Guard approved pfd.
Be sure the plug is in before launching the boat. Please
tie the skiff well up on the shore and pull the plug before
leaving so the boat does not fill with rain water.
DO NOT leave food behind when vacating cabin. Pack out all
gear that you bring.
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| Special features: |
Many streams and small channels flow through the surrounding
area. A wide array of wildflowers bloom in spring and summer.
Many great photography opportunities!
Fair fishing in Avoss Lake for Dolly Varden and rainbow
trout July to September.
Deer and brown
bear are plentiful in the area. Deer and mountain goat
hunting is possible in season. This area is remote, rugged,
and surrounded by steep mountainous terrain. Plan hunting
trips accordingly. |
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