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Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation

Interior of Public-Use Cabin

Channel Islands State Marine Park

Lincoln Island Cabin

Lincoln Island Cabin Exterior
Lincoln Island Cabin Interior

Cabin Specifications

★ Minimum Occupancy: 1 Guest
★ Maximum Occupancy: 8 Guests
★ Site Access Method: Summer - Boat or Float Plane
★ Stay Limit: 7 Nights
★ Check-in/out Time: 12:00pm
★ Pets Allowed: Yes**
★ Fees: (see fee page)
★ Cabin Dimensions: 14' x 18'
★ Heating Method: Kerosene (Bring your own)

Amenities

★ Fire Ring
★ Picnic Table

The area is easily accessed by small boat from the Amalga Harbor, Auke Bay, or North Douglas boat launches and is a popular area for wildlife viewing, photography, waterfowl and big game hunting, sport fishing, boating, kayaking, and camping. Access by float plane is also readily available from the Juneau Airport. Within Channel Islands SMP is North Pass a favorite fishing location for salmon and halibut and a popular whale viewing location.

The average temperatures in the summer are in the 60's, rare highs hitting 80. The coastal climate is cool, high average rainfall of 60-90 inches creates a wet environment. Have warm clothing and quality rain gear, inclement weather can occur quickly and last for days. Snow can begin to a accumulate as early as October. Amongst the islands there will be: abundant bird life (Bald Eagles, white winged and surf scoters, etc.), seals, sea lions, humpback whales and the occasional killer whale. Low tides expose a wealth of intertidal sea life.

This cabin is on the east side of Lincoln about a mile above North Pass. There is a good anchorage and beach access, anchoring is always contingent on weather conditions.

Heat at the cabin is kerosene and a minimum of one gallon of kerosene per day is recommended (two gallons in winter). The kerosene stove burns approximately of 1.2 gallons per 24 hours on the Lowest setting and 3.6 gallons per 24 hours on the Highest setting. The storage tank for the stove is on the rear of the cabin. The only water supply is a creek a few hundred yards south of the cabin (not potable, boil or treat). Cabins are not furnished with mattresses.

Location:
The cabin is on the east side of Lincoln Island in the northeast end of Lincoln Anchorage about a mile north of north Pass. There is a good anchorage and beach access but anchoring is always contingent on weather conditions.

GPS: 058 29' 20.71" N 134 58' 03.72"W

Special Notes:

Please pack out what you pack in as trash attracts animals and insects.

** Pets must be under control at all times and you are responsible for cleaning up your pet's waste.

Pack out everything you pack in.

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Important Info

Once you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation e-mail from Reserve America with important information about the cabin. Print out this confirmation e-mail and bring it with you to the cabin. If you do not receive a confirmation e-mail within 24 hours of making the reservation, please contact the reservation call center at 1-844-351-9733 9am-5pm..

Remember that these cabins are not hotels. Always be prepared! Be sure to bring:

  • Sleeping bag and pad or air mattress
  • Food
  • Cookware, dishes, utensils
  • Cooking stove and fuel
  • Matches, lighters, paper fire starter
  • 9-volt battery for smoke detectors
  • First aid items
  • Plastic trash bags
  • Jug of water
  • Saw or ax, just in case
  • Firewood
  • Flashlight
  • Lantern and fuel

Mission Statement

"The Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation provides outdoor recreation opportunities and conserves and interprets natural, cultural, and historic resources for the use, enjoyment, and welfare of the people."

Accessibility Notice

Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation

Atwood Building
550 West 7th Avenue
Suite 1380
Anchorage, AK 99501
DNR Public Information Center:
(907) 269-8400
DPOR Director's Office:
(907) 269-8700