Baranof Island, a popular charter yacht stop, is part of the City and Borough of Sitka. The eastern side of the island is the location of Baranof Warm Springs, Port Armstrong and Port Walker.
Baranof Warm Springs, often referred to simply as Baranof, is located on Warm Springs Bay, just off of Chatham Strait. Just about a half mile up from the settlement is the outlet of Baranof Lake, a large glacially fed freshwater lake surrounded by spruce and hemlock forest with 3000 foot mountains flanking either side.
The three-mile long lake is fed from glacial run-off streams and the Baranof River. Between Baranof Lake and Warm Springs Bays are a series of beautiful rapids and waterfalls that continually delight yacht charter visitors. |
