Devils Elbow Cabin
Tongass National Forest — fishing
Location: PETERSBURG, AK, AK
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
Devil’s Elbow Cabin is set back from the coastal water in a scenic area of southeastern Alaska. It provides access to a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, hunting and viewing wildlife. The location is also popular among rockhounds and geology enthusiasts.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Devil's Elbow Cabin offers scenic access to southeastern Alaska's coastal waters with diverse recreational activities including fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing. The remote location is popular among rockhounds and geology enthusiasts.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagle
Insider tips for Devils Elbow Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Plan arrival timing around tides—a 16-foot tide is required for direct float plane access, and low tide arrivals require a half-mile hike to the cabin Access by boat (66 miles from Petersburg or 26 miles from Kake) or float plane (44 miles from Petersburg)
Skip Devils Elbow Cabin if: You need hookups—no hookups available. You require vehicle access—accessible by boat or float plane only. You cannot accommodate tidal access restrictions.
Best time to visit Devils Elbow Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Kadake Bay Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK), Big John Bay Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK), Castle River Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK), Castle Flats Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Devils Elbow Cabin
Cell signal at Devils Elbow Cabin (PETERSBURG, 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.
Devil’s Elbow Cabin is set back from the coastal water in a scenic area of southeastern Alaska. It provides access to a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, hunting and viewing wildlife. The location is also popular among rockhounds and geology enthusiasts.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Plan arrival timing around tides
a 16-foot tide is required for direct float plane access, and low tide arrivals require a half-mile hike to the cabin
Access by boat (66 miles from Petersburg or 26 miles from Kake) or float plane (44 miles from Petersburg)
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
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Getting there →
Access is by boat (66 miles from Petersburg or 26 miles from Kake) or float plane (44 miles from Petersburg). A 16-foot tide is required for direct float plane access to the cabin. Arrival at lower tides will require a half-mile walk on the tide flat. Refer to USGS topographic map Petersburg C6. Petersburg D6 may also be helpful. Maps are available online or by calling the Petersburg Ranger District at (907) 772-3871.
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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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