Blind Pass Cabin
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: KETCHIKAN/TONGASS, AK, AK
Price: From $60 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Blind Pass Cabin sits on the northwest shore of Hassler Island, on Blind Pass. This secluded retreat is open year-round and makes an ideal base camp for exploring the various bays and inlets in the northern Behm Canal area. The site can be accessed by float plane, boat or kayak, depending on conditions.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Blind Pass Cabin is a secluded year-round retreat on Hassler Island ideal for exploring northern Behm Canal's bays and inlets. The area is noted for king salmon runs into the Unuk River.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Brown Bear, Harbor Seal, Bald Eagle, and Short-billed Gull present in the area
Insider tips for Blind Pass Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Arrange your own transportation via float plane, boat, or kayak as access is water/air-dependent Firewood is available for sale on-site
Skip Blind Pass Cabin if: You need hookups - no hookups available at this site. You cannot arrange your own transportation to the remote location. You are not prepared to bring your own amenities.
Best time to visit Blind Pass Cabin: Year-round — Cabin is open year-round according to RIDB official description.
Nearby campgrounds: Mcdonald Lake Cabin (KETCHIKAN/MISTY, AK), Reflection Lake Cabin (KETCHIKAN, AK), Plenty Cutthroat Cabin (KETCHIKAN, AK), Anchor Pass Cabin (KETCHIKAN, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Blind Pass Cabin
Cell signal at Blind Pass Cabin (KETCHIKAN/TONGASS, 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.
Blind Pass Cabin sits on the northwest shore of Hassler Island, on Blind Pass. This secluded retreat is open year-round and makes an ideal base camp for exploring the various bays and inlets in the northern Behm Canal area. The site can be accessed by float plane, boat or kayak, depending on conditions.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Arrange your own transportation via float plane, boat, or kayak as access is water/air-dependent
Firewood is available for sale on-site
Cabin is open year-round according to RIDB official description
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
The cabin is located approximately 40 air miles north of Ketchikan on the northwest shore of Hassler Island, across from Black Island. Accessible by float plane or by boat. Mooring buoy in front of cabin is first-come, first-serve. Refer to USGS topographic map, Ketchikan D-5, and check local tide tables to determine best times for arrival and departure.
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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.
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