Allan Point Cabin
Tongass National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: SITKA, AK, AK
Price: From $65 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Season: May through October
Allan Point Cabin is located on Halleck Island in upper Nakwasina Sound, about 16 miles north of Sitka, Alaska in the Tongass National Forest. The two-story cabin was built in 1993 by volunteers. It has a large front deck that overlooks Nakwasina Sound and is an excellent base for saltwater fishing and deer hunting.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
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Remote two-story cabin on Halleck Island with front deck overlooking Nakwasina Sound, ideal for saltwater fishing and deer hunting in the Tongass National Forest. Only 10 minutes by floatplane or 30 minutes by boat from Sitka.
Wildlife alert: Sitka Black-tailed Deer, Northern Sea Otter, Humpback Whale, and Common Seal frequent the area. Yellow-billed Loon and Pacific Loon also observed nearby.
Insider tips for Allan Point Cabin: Access by floatplane or boat is tide-dependent — check current tidal conditions before your trip to ensure you can land Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site, making it highly competitive Plan floatplane arrival (10 min from Sitka) during favorable weather — water access is weather-permitting only
Skip Allan Point Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this site. You cannot arrange private floatplane or boat transportation from Sitka. You require road vehicle access — this cabin is only accessible by water or air.
Best time to visit Allan Point Cabin: May-October — Official operating season for the cabin per RIDB data.
Nearby campgrounds: Starrigavan Campground And Day Use (SITKA, AK), Starrigavan Creek Cabin (Sitka, AK), Brents Beach Cabin (SITKA, AK), Piper Island Cabin (SITKA, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Allan Point Cabin
Cell signal at Allan Point Cabin (SITKA, AK): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Allan Point Cabin is located on Halleck Island in upper Nakwasina Sound, about 16 miles north of Sitka, Alaska in the Tongass National Forest. The two-story cabin was built in 1993 by volunteers. It has a large front deck that overlooks Nakwasina Sound and is an excellent base for saltwater fishing and deer hunting.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryAccess by floatplane or boat is tide-dependent
check current tidal conditions before your trip to ensure you can land
Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site, making it highly competitive
Plan floatplane arrival (10 min from Sitka) during favorable weather
water access is weather-permitting only
Official operating season for the cabin per RIDB data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Cabin is located on Halleck Island in upper Nakwasina Sound, 16 miles north of Sitka. It is accessible by floatplane or boat from Sitka year round, weather permitting. Float plane or boat access can only occur at certain stages of the tide. Please check current conditions prior to your trip. Click here for more information. Boat operators should use charts to locate dangerous rocks toward the east side of the bay on their approach to the cabin. For geographic features surrounding cabin, refer to
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Tongass National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Tongass National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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