Double Bay Cabin

Chugach National Forest — ocean access, fishing

Location: CORDOVA, AK, AK

Price: From $60 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (3 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Double Bay Cabin offers guests a remote lodging experience in the Chugach National Forest. Situated on the east side of Double Bay on Hinchinbrook Island, the cabin offers guests year-round recreation and relaxation. Fishing, hunting, kayaking and wildlife viewing are available within the area.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/double-bay-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

Double Bay Cabin offers a remote year-round lodging experience in Chugach National Forest with excellent fishing, hunting, kayaking, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Google reviews average 4.8/5, with guests praising the peaceful location and clean, spacious accommodations.

Wildlife alert: Humpback whales and long-billed dowitchers documented in the area

Insider tips for Double Bay Cabin: Access is by float plane (20 minutes from Cordova) or boat (35 miles from Cordova) — book your own transportation in advance Plan arrival at high tide if traveling by boat due to shallow water approach Free kayak use available for guests with river access directly adjacent to cabin

Skip Double Bay Cabin if: You require electrical hookups — no hookups available at this site. You need road access — remote location requires float plane or boat travel. Low tide travel window — approach is difficult at low tide.

Best time to visit Double Bay Cabin: Year-round — Facility operates year-round according to verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Shelter Bay Cabin (CORDOVA, AK), Hook Point Cabin (CORDOVA, AK), Power Creek Cabin (CORDOVA, AK), Tiedeman Slough Cabin (CORDOVA, AK).

Cell Phone Coverage at Double Bay Cabin

Cell signal at Double Bay Cabin (CORDOVA, 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.

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CORDOVA, AK, AK★ 4.3 (3 reviews)From $60/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Double Bay Cabin offers guests a remote lodging experience in the Chugach National Forest. Situated on the east side of Double Bay on Hinchinbrook Island, the cabin offers guests year-round recreation and relaxation. Fishing, hunting, kayaking and wildlife viewing are available within the area.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesFirewood for Sale
Family & Pets
Electric Hookups

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You require electrical hookups — no hookups available at this site✕ You need road access — remote location requires float plane or boat travel✕ Low tide travel window — approach is difficult at low tide

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Access is by float plane (20 minutes from Cordova) or boat (35 miles from Cordova)

book your own transportation in advance

Plan arrival at high tide if traveling by boat due to shallow water approach

Free kayak use available for guests with river access directly adjacent to cabin

Best: Year-round

Facility operates year-round according to verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Humpback whales and long-billed dowitchers documented in the area

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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1 (907) 424-7661· Chugach National Forest
Getting there →

Access to the cabin is by float plane (20 minutes from Cordova) or boat (35 miles from Cordova) at high tide. Approach to cabin via boat or plane may be difficult at low tide because of the shallow lagoon. Click here for local tide information. Please contact the Cordova Ranger District at (907) 424-7661 prior to arrival for more detailed information about safety precautions.

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Chugach National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Chugach National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Double Bay Cabin cost per night?+
Double Bay Cabin costs $60 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Double Bay Cabin open?+
Double Bay Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Double Bay Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Double Bay Cabin?+
Double Bay Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Double Bay Cabin?+
Double Bay Cabin is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Double Bay Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Double Bay Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Double Bay Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Double Bay Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$60 /night★ 4.3 (3)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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