Trail
Anan Observatory Access Trail
- Distance
- 0.589687179447029 mi
Half-mile trail from Anan Bay to the wildlife observatory decks.
0.6 mi
Public-use cabin
Anan Bay Cabin
Cedar cabin at Anan Bay; cabin reservation holds four Anan Observatory permits.
Tongass National Forest · USFS
- Sleeps
- 4
- Heat
- Oil stove
- Skiff provided
- No
- Outhouse
- Yes
- Fee per night
- 75 USD
- Booking url
- recreation.gov
- Access modes
- Boat · Floatplane
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A 16 by 20 foot Western Red Cedar cabin with loft at Anan Bay, about 31 miles southeast of Wrangell by boat or floatplane. Two single bunks, table, benches and an oil heater (#1 stove oil only; bring your own oil). Peak season is $75 a night (May 1 to September 30), $35 otherwise. A cabin reservation holds four Anan Wildlife Observatory permits that must still be purchased separately if you visit the observatory. Wrangell Ranger District: 907-874-2323.
Location
In pictures
Fishing · Bear viewing · Cabins
Sources
- Anan Bay CabinUSDA Forest Service, Tongass National Forest · Accessed 2026-11-06
- Anan Wildlife Observatory PermitsRecreation.gov / USDA Forest Service · Accessed 2026-11-06
Last updated 2026-11-09
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