General: Primitive conditions - no electricity, plumbing, or cookstove; has outhouse-style pit toilet, separate meat cache.
Size: 12' X 20'
Bunks: 4 (2 double-wide bunks)
Maximum Length of Stay:
January 1 - March 31 30 nights
April 1 - May 15 15 nights
May 16 - December 3 17 nights
Recreation Opportunities:
Fishing: Lake: Dolly Varden, excellent April to November.
Dog Salmon River: Sockeye, excellent July and August; Coho, excellent August and September; Steelhead, good September to November; Rainbow trout, good June to November.
Hunting: Bear, good; Deer, good.
Other: Dog Salmon River is accessible by foot, but it is a substantial hike in trail-less terrain. Bear viewing at Frazer fish Pass on the Dog Salmon River is excellent in July and August. This area is frequented by bear viewers on day trips.
Water: There is a small creek about 200 yards from the cabin. Boil all drinking water.
Access: Float plane. The cabin is 80 air miles from Kodiak City (flight time: approximately 55 minutes).
USGS Quad Map: Karluk A-1, Alaska
This cabin is located on a freshwater lake. Because of the possibility of freeze-up, use of the cabin November 1 to March 31 is strongly discouraged.
COST: $45.00 per night
Availability: Check the recreation website. |
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The following are NOT PROVIDED: Transportation to cabins, lighting, running water, cooking stoves, utensils, fuel for heaters (kerosene, #1 heating oil, or automotive diesel).
TRAVEL: There are no roads or maintained trails in Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge. All cabins are accessible by float plane. Blue Fox Bay, Deadman Bay, Uganik Island, and Viekoda Bay are also accessible by boat. For a current list of charter operators permitted to transport customers into the refuge, please contact the refuge headquarters.
CLIMATE: Kodiak weather is variable, but cool, wet, and windy conditions predominate. Hypothermia is a possibility at any time of year if not properly dressed. Regardless of the season, always bring warm, waterproof gear, and be prepared to stay longer than expected.
HEATING: All cabins are equipped with similar Nordic-brand stoves for heating. They can burn kerosene, home heating oil, or automotive diesel. One to three gallons per day is usually sufficient. NEVER use gasoline, Blazo, Coleman fuel, or similar products. Be sure to use heating stoves according to posted directions.
FISH AND GAME MEAT: All cabins are equipped with a separate meat cache. Game meat must be stored in the cache.
BEAR SAFETY: Be bear aware. It is possible to encounter bears at any time of year. Publications on bear safety are available from Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge and in Kodiak at various locations around town.
CLEANUP: Haul out ALL your trash, unused food, and fuel cans. NEVER bury garbage. Buried garbage may attract bears and create a safety hazard for you and future visitors.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact, KODIAK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, 1390 Buskin River Road, Kodiak, Alaska 99615, Toll-free 1-888-408-3514 or 1 (907) 487-2600
Last updated: April 30, 2010
