Cascade Creek Cabin
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: PETERSBURG, AK, AK
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Season: May through October
Cascade Creek Cabin is located on the mainland in Thomas Bay, south of Cascade Creek and east of Spray Island. It offers access to a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, hiking, hunting and viewing wildlife. The cabin can be accessed by either a float plane or boat from Petersburg.
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
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Cascade Creek Cabin offers remote access to diverse recreational activities including fishing, boating, hiking, and wildlife viewing in Thomas Bay. The cabin provides a unique base for experiencing Alaska's wilderness with opportunities to observe moose, humpback whales, and various bird species.
Wildlife alert: Moose and humpback whales present in the area; also marbled murrelets, sooty grouse, harlequin ducks, and short-billed gulls
Insider tips for Cascade Creek Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site Arrange your own float plane or boat transportation from Petersburg (14 miles by plane or 19 miles by boat) Firewood is available for purchase on-site
Skip Cascade Creek Cabin if: You need RV hookups or amenities beyond fire rings and picnic tables. You cannot arrange your own float plane or boat access. You are visiting outside the May-October season.
Best time to visit Cascade Creek Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Swan Lake Cabin Petersburg (PETERSBURG, AK), Spurt Cove Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK), Ravens Roost Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK), Petersburg Lake Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cascade Creek Cabin
Cell signal at Cascade Creek 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.
Cascade Creek Cabin is located on the mainland in Thomas Bay, south of Cascade Creek and east of Spray Island. It offers access to a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, hiking, hunting and viewing wildlife. The cabin can be accessed by either a float plane or boat from Petersburg.
Verified facts
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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
Arrange your own float plane or boat transportation from Petersburg (14 miles by plane or 19 miles by boat)
Firewood is available for purchase on-site
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Access is by float plane or boat only. The cabin is located on the mainland in Thomas Bay, south of Cascade Creek and east of Spray Island. From Petersburg the journey is 14 miles by float plane or 19 miles by boat. Refer to USGS topographic map Petersburg D3; Sumdum A3 may also be useful. Maps are available online or by calling the Petersburg Ranger District at (907) 772-3871. Float plane or boat access can only occur at certain stages of the tide. Please check current conditions before your tr
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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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