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Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Tongass National Forest Fees: Reservations can be made the day of arrival or up to 180 days in advance and are restricted to a maximum stay of 7 consecutive nights per party for any one reservation from May 1 through September 30 and a maximum stay of 10 consecutive nights per part from October 1 through April 30. There are no discounts for Alaska cabin rentals with Golden Age and Golden Passports. Only one change per… Status: none Reservations: A non-refundable service fee will be added to each reservation by Recreation.gov Overview Castle Flats Cabin is located on Kupreanof Island on the coastal waters of southeastern Alaska. It offers access to a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities, as well as a secluded place to enjoy its beautiful surroundings. The cabin is accessible only by boat or float plane from Petersburg, and tides impact access. During low tides, a 2-mile hike is necessary to reach the cabin. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. Recreation The Castle River Trail is an easy, 1-mile trail that leads first to the Castle River Cabin and continues upstream another half-mile through forest and muskeg. Wildlife can be seen along the trail. Waterfowl, grouse, moose, deer and bear hunting is available in designated seasons as per state or federal hunting regulations; click here for more information from the… Getting there: From Petersburg, it is 16 miles by float plane or 30 miles by boat. A 15-foot tide is required for float plane access, and a 13-foot tide is required for boat access. At lower tides, there is up to a 2-mile hike along the tide flat to the cabin. Castle Flats Cabin can be found on USGS topographic map Petersburg C-4. Maps are available online or by calling the Petersburg Ranger District at (907) 772-3871. Phone: 907-772-3871 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233002 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: CASTLE FLATS CABIN

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