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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/allan-point-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

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.

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SITKA, AK, AK★ 4 (15 reviews)From $65/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Fishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the cabin per RIDB data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
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.

Location

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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

Campground entrance

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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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Allan Point Cabin cost per night?+
Allan Point Cabin costs $65 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Allan Point Cabin open?+
Allan Point Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Allan Point Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Allan Point Cabin?+
Allan Point Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Allan Point Cabin?+
Allan Point Cabin is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Allan Point Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Allan Point Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Allan Point Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Allan Point Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$65 /night★ 4 (15)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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