Avoss Lake Cabin

Tongass National Forest — lakeside

Location: SITKA, AK, AK

Price: From $45 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Avoss Lake Cabin is situated 35 air miles southeast of Sitka, Alaska, within the South Baranof Wilderness Area of the Tongass National Forest. The rustic A-frame cabin makes an excellent base for a remote backcountry experience that includes photography and hunting. The cabin is accessed via a 30-minute float plane trip from Sitka, weather permitting.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Bear Boxes

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

Avoss Lake Cabin offers a genuinely remote backcountry experience in the South Baranof Wilderness Area, 35 air miles southeast of Sitka. The rustic A-frame cabin is ideal for photography, hunting, and wildlife viewing in a designated wilderness setting.

Wildlife alert: Red-necked Phalaropes observed in the area. Wilderness location means wildlife encounters possible; bear boxes provided at the site.

Insider tips for Avoss Lake Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 site and seasonal access Plan for floatplane access taking 35 minutes from Sitka; weather permitting trips only Helicopter access is illegal in this designated wilderness area — floatplane is the only option

Skip Avoss Lake Cabin if: You need vehicle or boat access — floatplane only, 35 air miles from civilization. You require hookups or modern amenities — this is a rustic A-frame with no hookups. You're visiting November-May — seasonal closure outside June-October window.

Best time to visit Avoss Lake Cabin: June-October — Official access window is early June through October; floatplane service from Sitka weather-dependent.

Nearby campgrounds: Davidof Lake Cabin (SITKA, AK), Plotnikof Lake Cabin (SITKA, AK), Sevenfathom Bay Cabin (SITKA, AK), Salmon Lake Cabin Sitka (SITKA, AK).

Cell Phone Coverage at Avoss Lake Cabin

Cell signal at Avoss Lake 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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Avoss Lake Cabin is situated 35 air miles southeast of Sitka, Alaska, within the South Baranof Wilderness Area of the Tongass National Forest. The rustic A-frame cabin makes an excellent base for a remote backcountry experience that includes photography and hunting. The cabin is accessed via a 30-minute float plane trip from Sitka, weather permitting.

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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
Bear Boxes

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 vehicle or boat access — floatplane only, 35 air miles from civilization✕ You require hookups or modern amenities — this is a rustic A-frame with no hookups✕ You're visiting November-May — seasonal closure outside June-October window

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 1 site and seasonal access

Plan for floatplane access taking 35 minutes from Sitka; weather permitting trips only

Helicopter access is illegal in this designated wilderness area

floatplane is the only option

Best: June-October

Official access window is early June through October; floatplane service from Sitka weather-dependent

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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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: Red-necked Phalaropes observed in the area. Wilderness location means wildlife encounters possible; bear boxes provided at the site.

Location

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Accessible early June through October. Located 35 air miles southeast of Sitka, east of Whale Bay, within South Baranof Wilderness Area. Access by floatplane takes 35 minutes from Sitka. This cabin is in a designated wilderness area; access by helicopter is illegal. For geographic features surrounding the cabin, refer to USGS topographic map Port Alexander C-3.

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

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How much does Avoss Lake Cabin cost per night?+
Avoss Lake Cabin costs $45 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Avoss Lake Cabin open?+
Avoss Lake Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Avoss Lake Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Avoss Lake Cabin?+
Avoss Lake Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Avoss Lake Cabin?+
Avoss Lake 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 Avoss Lake Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Avoss Lake Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Avoss Lake Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Avoss Lake Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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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
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$45 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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