Avoss Lake Cabin

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SITKA RANGER DISTRICT, 2108 HALIBUT POINT RD, SITKA, AK 99835, USA
Avoss Lake Cabin
$45.00 - $45.00 / night
Campsite Fees
The recreation use fee for the cabin is $45 per night throughout the year, with no seasonal variations. Additional fees for changes or cancellations...
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Standard Site Fee$45.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$45.00

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907-747-6671r10_sitka_rd@fs.fed.us

About this campground

Deep in the heart of Baranof Island's untamed wilderness, Avoss Lake Cabin beckons to those seeking genuine solitude and raw natural beauty. This remote retreat within the Tongass National Forest serves as your gateway to extraordinary backcountry adventures, where photographers capture pristine landscapes and hunters pursue their quarry far from civilization's reach. Here, the only sounds breaking the silence are the calls of wild creatures and the whisper of wind through ancient trees.
Avoss Lake Cabin is a single rustic A-frame cabin designed for remote backcountry experiences. It is suitable for solo travelers or small groups seeking solitude in the wilderness.
Weather and SeasonsSummer brings a magical transformation to this wilderness sanctuary, with crystalline skies arching over the landscape and moderate temperatures creating perfect conditions for exploration, despite the region's characteristic humidity. As autumn approaches and winter takes hold, the lake transforms into a frozen expanse from October through mid-June, creating a dramatically different but equally stunning landscape that may challenge access but rewards the intrepid with unparalleled winter solitude.
ElevationPerched at 800 feet above sea level, the cabin commands sweeping vistas across an untouched wilderness tapestry. This elevated position offers guests front-row seats to nature's grand theater, where morning mists rise from the valleys below and evening light paints the surrounding peaks in shades of gold and crimson.
Natural Features and SceneryThe landscape here reads like pages from an adventure novel, with towering peaks plunging dramatically toward crystal-clear streams that weave through emerald muskegs. Spring and summer transform the terrain into a botanical wonderland, where wildflowers carpet the meadows in brilliant splashes of color. Avoss Lake itself stretches majestically for 1.5 miles, its half-mile width creating a perfect mirror for the surrounding mountains. Keep your camera ready and your senses alert – this is brown bear country, where these magnificent creatures roam freely through their ancestral homeland.
Geological RegionNestled within the legendary South Baranof Wilderness Area of the Tongass National Forest, this cabin sits at the heart of some of Alaska's most dramatic terrain. The rugged mountains that define this landscape tell ancient geological stories, while pristine muskegs and babbling streams create a complex ecosystem that has remained largely unchanged for millennia. This is wilderness in its truest form – a place where solitude isn't just possible, it's inevitable.
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Campsite details

AccessibilityAccess to the cabin requires a 30-minute floatplane ride from Sitka, followed by a 150-foot walk along a narrow trail through lightly wooded terrain. The rugged environment may pose challenges for individuals with mobility constraints.
Sites SizeThe cabin measures 16x16 ft and includes a sleeping loft. There is a small trail leading to the site, ensuring a compact and focused camping area.
Sites PrivacyThe cabin offers significant privacy due to its remote location within the South Baranof Wilderness Area. It is surrounded by wilderness, ensuring solitude.
Total Campsites1 campsites

Reserving a campsite

Stay Limit
Maximum stay limit is 7 consecutive nights.
Guests Allowed Per Site
The cabin can accommodate a small group with beds for up to 3 people.
Groups
Group camping is not supported at this site, which is limited to the cabin facility.
Tents
Tents are not allowed
RV vehicles
RV vehicles are not allowed
Primitive
Primitive are allowed
Reservable
Reservations are allowed

Site layoutSingle cabin location reached via a 150-foot trail from the lake shore.
Open and Closed SeasonOpen early June through October. Accessibility may be limited in winter due to frozen lake surfaces.
Reservation PlatformsReservations can be made through Recreation.gov.
Walk-in AvailabilityNo walk-up availability; reservations are required in advance.
Cancellation PolicyReservations can be canceled anytime before the scheduled arrival date, with a $10 cancellation fee deducted. Additional fees apply for late cancellations, including loss of the first night's recreation use fee if canceled less than 14 days prior to arrival.

Accomodation available

Cabin lodgingCabin lodging is available for campers seeking a more sheltered and comfortable experience. These enclosed accommodations offer protection from the elements and are ideal for those who prefer not to camp in tents.

Amenities available

Lodging and accommodations

Activities you can enjoy

Avoss Lake Cabin provides a range of activities suited to its wilderness setting, focusing on outdoor, backcountry experiences. Visitors can engage in photography, fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing. "Photography and hunting are favorite activities," while slow fishing opportunities for Dolly Varden and rainbow trout are available from July to September. The rugged terrain is also ideal for deer and mountain goat hunting during the appropriate seasons.
Fishing
Fishing is available, particularly from July to September, when anglers can catch Dolly Varden and rainbow trout. However, the fishing is described as slow, and visitors are advised to plan accordingly.
Boating
A small, heavy, square-bowed skiff with oars is provided for use on the lake. While an outboard motor in the 2-10 hp range is recommended, it is not supplied. Visitors should bring their own Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices (PFDs).
Wildlife viewing
The surrounding wilderness supports a variety of wildlife, including brown bears and a diversity of bird species. Visitors are encouraged to practice bear safety.
Winter Activities
The cabin is not maintained during the winter months, and frozen lake surfaces may make the site inaccessible between October and mid-June.
Water Sports
Non-motorized water activities such as rowing using the provided skiff are available.
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Campground rules

  • Pets are not allowed
  • Firewood is not provided for outdoor campfires. Only dead and down wood may be gathered in compliance with regulations.

Hazards

General hazardsBrown bears are frequent in the area, and visitors should follow bear safety guidelines. Rugged terrain poses challenges for navigation.

Weather forecast

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Β°F
Nov 25
Tuesday
Slight rain
Precipitation: 0.4%

Strong wind, exercise caution

Humidity: 79%

High humidity, may feel muggy

Wind: 8.6 mph

Strong wind, exercise caution

Very Light Rain - (0.40% chance)

Slight drizzle possible

Slight rain

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Emergency Services

Closest emergency services are in Sitka, Alaska, which is 35 air miles away and accessible by floatplane.

Good to know

Peak season datesJune 1 through September 30.
Trash and recyclingThere are no trash or recycling facilities. Guests are advised to pack out all garbage and food waste to maintain the wilderness environment.
Proximity to water featuresThe cabin is located just off the northern shore of Avoss Lake, which is 1.5 miles long and 0.5 miles wide. Streams and small channels are abundant in the area.

Campground Map

SITKA RANGER DISTRICT, 2108 HALIBUT POINT RD, SITKA, AK 99835, USA
Driving directionsAccessible early June through October. Located 35 air miles southeast of Sitka, east of Whale Bay, within South Baranof Wilderness Area. Access by floatplane takes 35 minutes from Sitka. This cabin is in a designated wilderness area; access by helicopter is illegal.
Access is by floatplane only, which takes approximately 35 minutes from Sitka, weather permitting. The location is remote and helicopters are prohibited due to its wilderness designation.
Nearby places
Sitka - 35 air miles (approximately 35 minutes by floatplane).
Nearby supplies
Supplies can be procured in Sitka before embarking on the floatplane trip to the cabin.

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Last updated November 24, 2025
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