Wildlife abounds in the area near the mouth of Staney Creek where there is a huge estuary attracting a variety of species including waterfowl and shore birds along with Bald Eagles, Sitka black-tailed deer, and black bears. This is a good spot for waterfowl in fall and winter. Look for loons, harbor seals, and river otters at the estuary at Staney Creek throughout the summer.

The Tongass National Forest manages the public use of Staney Creek Cabin for visitors to use by reservation. The cabin sits at the mouth of Staney Creek, a grassy tidal meadow, and is surrounded by a canopy of old-growth spruce, hemlock, and cedar. Forest Service Campgrounds are also located close to this area.

Directions:

Travel to Highway 929 and turn north toward Control Lake Junction. Turn left on Forest Service Road 20 and travel for approximately 8 miles. Turn left again on Forest Service Road 2054 and follow signs to the Staney Creek Cabin Trailhead. If going to the cabin, there is a half-mile trail to the cabin.

Trail Information:

• Half a mile hiking trail from the parking area to the cabin and estuary at the mouth of Staney Creek

Birding Resources:

•  eBird Hotspot: Prince of Wales Is.--Staney Creek Estuary

Bird Species Checklist:

• Klawock checklist

Other Resources:

• Alaska Department of Fish and Game: Staney Creek 
• US Forest Service: Staney Creek Cabin 
• US Forest Service: Staney Creek Cabin Online Reservation 
• US Forest Service: Horseshoe Hole Campground
• US Forest Service: Staney Bridge Campground