Davidof Lake Cabin
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: SITKA, AK, AK
Price: From $45 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Davidof Lake Cabin is situated in a forested area off Davidof Lake in the Tongass National Forest, approximately 40 air miles southeast of Sitka, Alaska. The A-frame cabin makes a wonderful base for a backcountry experience. The site is remote and can be accessed by float plane only, weather permitting.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
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Remote A-frame cabin in Tongass National Forest offering excellent fishing and berry picking in a pristine backcountry setting. Accessible early June through October via float plane, approximately 35 minutes from Sitka.
Wildlife alert: Red-necked Phalarope and Least Sandpiper documented in the area
Insider tips for Davidof Lake Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site Bring your own dry wood - do not rely on finding it on-site Arrange float plane transportation in advance; 35-minute flight from Sitka, weather permitting
Skip Davidof Lake Cabin if: You cannot arrange private float plane access. You require hookups or developed amenities. Weather delays or cancellations would disrupt your plans.
Best time to visit Davidof Lake Cabin: June-October — Official accessibility window; early June marks the start of accessible season.
Nearby campgrounds: Plotnikof Lake Cabin (SITKA, AK), Avoss Lake Cabin (SITKA, AK), Sevenfathom Bay Cabin (SITKA, AK), Kanga Bay Cabin (SITKA, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Davidof Lake Cabin
Cell signal at Davidof Lake Cabin (SITKA, 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.
Davidof Lake Cabin is situated in a forested area off Davidof Lake in the Tongass National Forest, approximately 40 air miles southeast of Sitka, Alaska. The A-frame cabin makes a wonderful base for a backcountry experience. The site is remote and can be accessed by float plane only, weather permitting.
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
Bring your own dry wood - do not rely on finding it on-site
Arrange float plane transportation in advance; 35-minute flight from Sitka, weather permitting
Official accessibility window; early June marks the start of accessible season
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Accessible early June through October. Located 40 air miles southeast of Sitka, east of Whale Bay, within South Baranof Wilderness Area. Access is by float plane only, and takes 35 minutes from Sitka. For geographic features surrounding cabin, refer to USGS topographic map Port Alexander C-3.
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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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