West Point Cabin - Alaskan Marine Adventures

alaskacabin · 03-03-2008, 08:23 AM

West Point cabin is located in Portage Bay about 25 miles from Petersburg.

The cabin is a relatively new structure set out on the beach fringe with nice windows so it gets lots of light. It was originally built as an accessible cabin and the last time I visited that was still the case. It has a wood ramp and walkway with plenty of room to get from the beach to the cabin, no steps or other problems that I could see. The beach had a secton of fiberglass grating which stabalized the surface for wheel chairs kayak carts wheel barrows or just someone who needs really flat ground to walk on. The cabin is set at the mouth of the bay and provides great beach walking opportunities. The tide runs in and out of the narrow mouth right in front of the cabin and is pretty cool just to sit and watch the commings and goings from the porch or inside the cabin.

Halibut and salmon fishing are good just outside the bay and deer, waterfoul, Black bear wolves and moose reside in the bay or nearby.

This is a really beautiful cabin. It is also closer to town than other cabins I have described. Those two factors make it harder to find an open rental time. Petersburg Ranger district only$25 per night. Follow the link to check it out.

Facility Details - WEST POINT CABIN (AK), Ak - Recreation.gov

This cabin can be reached by Charter Boat out of Ptersburg, Float plane, personal boat and since it is only 25 miles if weather permits even a skiff or kayak is a possibility.

I think I just figured out how to add a photo.

Nick · 03-05-2008, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by alaskacabin

Halibut and salmon fishing are good just outside the bay and deer, waterfoul, Black bear wolves and moose reside in the bay or nearby.

These are attractions enough, for sure! Thanks for the pic by the way. Do you have any more though? I'd love to see what it looks like in some other areas.

alaskacabin · 03-05-2008, 06:58 AM

I don't have any more photos of this cabin. I can provide a little more info if you have specific questions.

lena_mae1983 · 03-06-2008, 04:05 AM

It would be great if you had more pictures, but the single one you provided is enough to show its beauty. What a gorgeous place!

CanCanCase · 03-06-2008, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by lena_mae1983

It would be great if you had more pictures, but the single one you provided is enough to show its beauty. What a gorgeous place!

I'm being subtle here, but part of the point is for some of our readers to come visit a few of these places sometime... then post your OWN photos! ;-)

(I actually advertise Alaskan Marine Adventures that way in a few magazines... everyone else has ads featuring photos of trophy fish and happy clients. I leave the photo blank, and the ad reads something about "insert your own memories here!")

-Case

Nick · 03-07-2008, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CanCanCase

I'm being subtle here, but part of the point is for some of our readers to come visit a few of these places sometime... then post your OWN photos! ;-)

(I actually advertise Alaskan Marine Adventures that way in a few magazines... everyone else has ads featuring photos of trophy fish and happy clients. I leave the photo blank, and the ad reads something about "insert your own memories here!")

-Case

That makes sense. Well, I'll be looking into this more and if I do decide to stay here I'll be sure to share my photos with you all.

alaskacabin · 03-07-2008, 04:37 PM

All good points
As I make the rounds this summer I will get a few more photos and try to hit the highlights which hopefuly will give a better feel for some of these places. I can understand that it could be a long journey and people might want to know a little about what to expect. That said, things are always changing so the photos are only as good as the moment in which they were taken.
Wilderness can be like that and that's what makes it great.

03-03-2008, 08:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
alaskacabin Chum Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 36	West Point Cabin West Point cabin is located in Portage Bay about 25 miles from Petersburg. The cabin is a relatively new structure set out on the beach fringe with nice windows so it gets lots of light. It was originally built as an accessible cabin and the last time I visited that was still the case. It has a wood ramp and walkway with plenty of room to get from the beach to the cabin, no steps or other problems that I could see. The beach had a secton of fiberglass grating which stabalized the surface for wheel chairs kayak carts wheel barrows or just someone who needs really flat ground to walk on. The cabin is set at the mouth of the bay and provides great beach walking opportunities. The tide runs in and out of the narrow mouth right in front of the cabin and is pretty cool just to sit and watch the commings and goings from the porch or inside the cabin. Halibut and salmon fishing are good just outside the bay and deer, waterfoul, Black bear wolves and moose reside in the bay or nearby. This is a really beautiful cabin. It is also closer to town than other cabins I have described. Those two factors make it harder to find an open rental time. Petersburg Ranger district only$25 per night. Follow the link to check it out. Facility Details - WEST POINT CABIN (AK), Ak - Recreation.gov This cabin can be reached by Charter Boat out of Ptersburg, Float plane, personal boat and since it is only 25 miles if weather permits even a skiff or kayak is a possibility. I think I just figured out how to add a photo. __________________ Summer King Adventures Alaska Wood Products Sauna Kits

03-05-2008, 06:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
alaskacabin Chum Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 36	I don't have any more photos of this cabin. I can provide a little more info if you have specific questions. __________________ Summer King Adventures Alaska Wood Products Sauna Kits

03-07-2008, 04:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
alaskacabin Chum Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 36	All good points As I make the rounds this summer I will get a few more photos and try to hit the highlights which hopefuly will give a better feel for some of these places. I can understand that it could be a long journey and people might want to know a little about what to expect. That said, things are always changing so the photos are only as good as the moment in which they were taken. Wilderness can be like that and that's what makes it great. __________________ Summer King Adventures Alaska Wood Products Sauna Kits

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03-06-2008, 04:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
lena_mae1983 Chum Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 46	It would be great if you had more pictures, but the single one you provided is enough to show its beauty. What a gorgeous place!