Brents Beach Cabin
Tongass National Forest — ocean access, fishing, hiking
Location: SITKA, AK, AK
Price: From $55 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Brent’s Beach Cabin is located on the eastern shore of Kruzof Island in Crab Bay in the Tongass National Forest, 15 miles northwest of Sitka, Alaska. The cabin is open year-round and makes an excellent base to experience this beautiful corner of Alaska. Fred’s Creek Cabin is 5 miles south.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
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Brent's Beach Cabin offers year-round access to the Tongass National Forest on Kruzof Island with fishing, hiking, and hunting opportunities. Located 15 miles northwest of Sitka, it serves as an excellent base for experiencing remote Alaska.
Insider tips for Brents Beach Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site Access requires 30 minutes by boat from Sitka or helicopter landing on the beach Fred's Creek Cabin is 5 miles south if this site is unavailable
Skip Brents Beach Cabin if: You need hookups - no hookups available. You cannot arrange boat access from Sitka. You are unable to book well in advance.
Best time to visit Brents Beach Cabin: Year-round — Cabin is open year-round, though access is weather dependent.
Nearby campgrounds: Freds Creek Cabin (SITKA, AK), Shelikof Cabin (SITKA, AK), North Beach Cabin (SITKA, AK), Starrigavan Campground And Day Use (SITKA, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Brents Beach Cabin
Cell signal at Brents Beach Cabin (SITKA, AK): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- 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.
Brent’s Beach Cabin is located on the eastern shore of Kruzof Island in Crab Bay in the Tongass National Forest, 15 miles northwest of Sitka, Alaska. The cabin is open year-round and makes an excellent base to experience this beautiful corner of Alaska. Fred’s Creek Cabin is 5 miles south.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site
Access requires 30 minutes by boat from Sitka or helicopter landing on the beach
Fred's Creek Cabin is 5 miles south if this site is unavailable
Cabin is open year-round, though access is weather dependent
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Getting there →
Accessible year round, weather permitting. Located 15 miles west of Sitka on the southeast shore of Kruzof Island. Access is 30 minutes by boat from Sitka. Helicopter landing on the beach is possible at lower tides. Refer to USGS topographic maps Sitka A-5, A-6. Boat access can only occur at certain stages of the tide. Please check current conditions prior to your trip. Click here for more information. Erratic and abnormally large waves have been reported on Kruzof Island at low slack tide. Avoi
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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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