Beecher Pass Cabin
Tongass National Forest — ocean access, fishing
Location: PETERSBURG, AK, AK
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Beecher Pass Cabin offers a remote and rustic place to stay while enjoying the coastal waters and forests of southeastern Alaska. It is available for reservations year-round, giving outdoor enthusiasts access to great hunting and fishing. The Beecher Pass Cabin is accessible by boat or float plane.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/beecher-pass-cabin to be notified when sites open up.
Remote cabin with year-round access for hunting and salmon fishing in Duncan Canal, located on protected waters near Petersburg with good waterfowl hunting opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Steller Sea Lions and Northern Sea Otters observed in the area; Pelagic Cormorants also present. Plan accordingly for marine wildlife.
Insider tips for Beecher Pass Cabin: Book early — it's a federal campground with limited availability (1 site only) Arrange your own boat or float plane transportation from Petersburg (17 miles by plane, 20 miles by boat) Bring your own amenities — you're responsible for supplies and the cabin is truly remote
Skip Beecher Pass Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You don't have your own boat or float plane access arranged. You're uncomfortable with a completely rustic, self-sufficient experience.
Best time to visit Beecher Pass Cabin: Year-round — Cabin available for reservations year-round per RIDB, supporting hunting and fishing access in all seasons.
Nearby campgrounds: Kah Sheets Bay Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK), Kah Sheets Lake Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK), Breiland Slough Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK), Castle Flats Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Beecher Pass Cabin
Cell signal at Beecher Pass Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Beecher Pass Cabin offers a remote and rustic place to stay while enjoying the coastal waters and forests of southeastern Alaska. It is available for reservations year-round, giving outdoor enthusiasts access to great hunting and fishing. The Beecher Pass Cabin is accessible by boat or float plane.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
it's a federal campground with limited availability (1 site only)
Arrange your own boat or float plane transportation from Petersburg (17 miles by plane, 20 miles by boat)
Bring your own amenities
you're responsible for supplies and the cabin is truly remote
Cabin available for reservations year-round per RIDB, supporting hunting and fishing access in all seasons
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
The cabin is accessible only by boat or float plane, at any tide, and is located on the south side of Beecher Pass on the north shore of Woewodski Island. From Petersburg, the cabin is 17 miles by float plane or 20 miles by boat. The boat route from Petersburg is over protected water, but includes one passage where attention to channel markers is essential. The route from Wrangell crosses Sumner Strait, which can be very rough in windy weather. Boats can be anchored anywhere in front of the cabi
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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.
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