The cabin was constructed in 1985. Approximately 24 miles from Ketchikan or about 12 miles from the Clover Pass area. The cabin is located on the east shore of Helm Bay near the mouth of Helm Creek. It is accessible by float plane or boat, with a buoy located directly in front of the cabin. There is a moderately steep sloping beach in front of the cabin where a skiff can be landed.
Water is available from a creek near the cabin.
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. It is adjacent to a large salt water tidal flat at the outlet of Helm Creek.