The cabin was constructed in 1973 and moved to its current location in 1985. Approximately 15 air miles and 25 water miles from Ketchikan, on the south shore of Phocena Bay on the west side of Gravina Island. It is accessible by float plane or by boat. There is a very large tide flat in front of the cabin at low tide.
Water is available from a roof water collection system.
Treat all water before using. Bring your own sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, lantern, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, fire extinguisher and fire starter. This cabin contains a wood stove. A reservation for a Forest Service cabin does not include exclusive use of the buoy. The areas outside the bay are noted for ling cod, red snapper, halibut, and salmon.