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Black Bear Lake Cabin (Tongass National Forest, Ak)

Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: CRAIG, AK, AK

Price: From $25 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (3 reviews)

Season: May through October

Black Bear Lake Cabin offers recreation, relaxation and a unique lodging experience on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. The remote site offers a scenic, mountainous setting for fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing. Access to the cabin is by floatplane only.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/black-bear-lake-cabin-tongass-national-forest-ak to be notified when sites open up.

Black Bear Lake Cabin offers a remote, scenic mountainous setting on Prince of Wales Island for fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Fair fishing opportunities exist for rainbow trout in a unique floatplane-access-only location.

Wildlife alert: Humpback whales and rock ptarmigans have been documented in the area within 8km.

Insider tips for Black Bear Lake Cabin (Tongass National Forest, Ak): Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Access is by floatplane only, 50 air miles from Ketchikan—arrange your own travel Plan to bring your own amenities as this is a remote site

Skip Black Bear Lake Cabin (Tongass National Forest, Ak) if: You need hookups—no electric or water hookups available. You cannot arrange floatplane transportation to the remote site. You prefer visiting outside May through October seasonal window.

Best time to visit Black Bear Lake Cabin (Tongass National Forest, Ak): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Harris River Campground (CRAIG, AK), Salmon Lake Cabin Thorne Bay (THORNE BAY, AK), Karta Lake Cabin (THORNE BAY, AK), Eagles Nest Campground (Craig, AK).

Cell Phone Coverage at Black Bear Lake Cabin (Tongass National Forest, Ak)

Cell signal at Black Bear Lake Cabin (Tongass National Forest, Ak) (CRAIG, 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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    CRAIG, AK, AK★ 4.7 (3 reviews)From $25/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Black Bear Lake Cabin offers recreation, relaxation and a unique lodging experience on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. The remote site offers a scenic, mountainous setting for fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing. Access to the cabin is by floatplane only.

    Best for:AnglersHikersWildlife watchersFamiliesSites:Tent
    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    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 RingsFishing
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables
    Family & Pets
    Electric Hookups

    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 electric or water hookups available✕ You cannot arrange floatplane transportation to the remote site✕ You prefer visiting outside May through October seasonal window

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand

    Access is by floatplane only, 50 air miles from Ketchikan

    arrange your own travel

    Plan to bring your own amenities as this is a remote site

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally during these months only

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

    Live
    at campground coordinates

    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: Humpback whales and rock ptarmigans have been documented in the area within 8km.

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    9072253101· Tongass National Forest
    Getting there →

    Access to Bear Lake Cabin is by floatplane only, 50 air miles from Ketchikan. Visitors must walk 20 yards from the lake to the cabin. Refer to USGS map Craig C-3.

    Campground entrance

    Google Maps API

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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.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Black Bear Lake Cabin (Tongass National Forest, Ak) cost per night?+
    Black Bear Lake Cabin (Tongass National Forest, Ak) costs $25 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Black Bear Lake Cabin (Tongass National Forest, Ak) open?+
    Black Bear Lake Cabin (Tongass National Forest, Ak) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Black Bear Lake Cabin (Tongass National Forest, Ak) have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Black Bear Lake Cabin (Tongass National Forest, Ak)?+
    Black Bear Lake Cabin (Tongass National Forest, Ak) is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Black Bear Lake Cabin (Tongass National Forest, Ak)?+
    Black Bear Lake Cabin (Tongass National Forest, Ak) 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 Black Bear Lake Cabin (Tongass National Forest, Ak)?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Black Bear Lake Cabin (Tongass National Forest, Ak) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Black Bear Lake Cabin (Tongass National Forest, Ak) open, and what are check-in times?+
    Black Bear Lake Cabin (Tongass National Forest, Ak) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $25 /night★ 4.7 (3)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    FAQ
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Harris River Campground

    CRAIG, AK

    From $8/night

    Salmon Lake Cabin Thorne Bay

    THORNE BAY, AK

    From $25/night

    Karta Lake Cabin

    THORNE BAY, AK

    From $35/night

    Eagles Nest Campground

    Craig, AK

    From $8/night

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