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Tongass Home » Recreation » Cabins

Eagle Lake Cabin

Mainland

Capacity: 6 Access: floatplane
Stove type: Wood
Rowboat: Yes Activities: fishinghuntingwildlife viewing
Rental fee: $25 per night
Season of use: Year-round
Description: 12' x 14' (3.6 m x 4.3 m) hunter-style cabin with covered porch and wooden cooler box for food storage
Location: East shore of Eagle Lake on mainland above Bradfield Canal at 300' (91 m) elevation
Longitude:
-131.4661111
 
Latitude:
56.06027778
 
Suggested USGS topo map:
Bradfield A-5
Access: Float plane 44 air miles (77 km) south from Wrangell
Terrain: Flat gravel outwash in front, Sitka spruce/western hemlock forest around, steep hills behind cabin
Facilities:
  • 2 single bunks
  • 2 double bunks
  • Wooden table and benches
  • Wood stove
  • Broom
  • Wood shed (wood provided)
  • Splitting maul
  • Outhouse toilet
  • Skiff and oars (NO personal flotation devices)
Water is available from a stream next to the cabin. Treat all water before using.
What to bring: Personal flotation devices, 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: Occasionally poor weather can result in extended stays; users should be prepared for this.
Special features: Brown bear, black bear and mountain goat on surrounding ridges

Cutthroat trout (May - Sept.)

Wood shutters have been installed on all cabin windows. Please close shutters when your stay is over.


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Last Modified: August 21, 2008


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