Anan Bay Cabin
Tongass National Forest — ocean access, fishing, hiking
Location: WRANGELL, AK, AK
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (5 reviews)
Season: May through October
Anan Bay Cabin is popular for wildlife viewing due to its location near Anan Wildlife Observatory, where bears and bald eagles come to fish for salmon in the adjacent creek. The setting in Anan Bay also provides access to saltwater fishing, viewing marine mammals and paddling. The cabin is located about 27 miles southeast of the town of Wrangell, Alaska, and can be accessed by float plane or boat, depending on conditions.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Anan Bay Cabin offers exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities at the Anan Wildlife Observatory where bears and bald eagles fish for salmon in the adjacent creek. The remote location also provides access to saltwater fishing, marine mammal viewing, and paddling in Anan Bay.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bears and Brown Bears are present in the area and come to fish in the nearby creek. Bald Eagles are also commonly observed. Use bear safety protocols and store food properly.
Insider tips for Anan Bay Cabin: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand during peak season A 30-foot mooring float is anchored in the bay for public use, providing boat access options Plan your own transportation: access is by float plane or boat only from Wrangell, 27 miles away
Skip Anan Bay Cabin if: You need vehicle access or reliable ground transportation—this cabin is remote and accessible only by float plane or boat. You require hookups—no hookups are available at this site. You visit outside May-October—seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Anan Bay Cabin: July-September — Peak salmon run period when bears and bald eagles are most active at the wildlife observatory, providing optimal wildlife viewing conditions.
Nearby campgrounds: Anan Lake Cabin (WRANGELL, AK), Marten Lake Cabin (WRANGELL, AK), Frosty Bay Cabin (WRANGELL, AK), Harding River Cabin (WRANGELL, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Anan Bay Cabin
Cell signal at Anan Bay Cabin (WRANGELL, 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.
Anan Bay Cabin is popular for wildlife viewing due to its location near Anan Wildlife Observatory, where bears and bald eagles come to fish for salmon in the adjacent creek. The setting in Anan Bay also provides access to saltwater fishing, viewing marine mammals and paddling. The cabin is located about 27 miles southeast of the town of Wrangell, Alaska, and can be accessed by float plane or boat, depending on conditions.
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Insider tips & when to go
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this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand during peak season
A 30-foot mooring float is anchored in the bay for public use, providing boat access options
Plan your own transportation: access is by float plane or boat only from Wrangell, 27 miles away
Peak salmon run period when bears and bald eagles are most active at the wildlife observatory, providing optimal wildlife viewing conditions
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This cabin is on the mainland at Anan Bay, across Ernest Sound from the southeast corner of Wrangell Island. The site is 27 miles by air from Wrangell, and is accessible by boat and float plane. There is a 30-foot mooring float anchored in the bay for use by the general public as well as cabin users. Please consult local tide reports to determine the best arrival and departure times. The maximum vessel length for the float is 30 feet and the maximum draft is 30 inches, the anchors are not big en
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- 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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