Eagle Cabin
Tongass National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: YAKUTAT, AK, AK
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Eagle Cabin, formerly known as Middle Situk North Cabin, is located on the east bank of the Situk River. It is open year-round and makes an ideal base for fishing or hunting. The site can be accessed by wheeled plane, boat or a 3-mile hiking trail.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Eagle Cabin is a year-round remote cabin on the Situk River ideal for fishing and hunting, accessible by wheeled plane, boat, or a 3-mile hiking trail from Nine Mile Bridge.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Sea Otter, Snowshoe Hare present in area; birds include Merlin, Common Merganser, Varied Thrush, and Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Insider tips for Eagle Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Access requires advance travel arrangements: arrange wheeled plane, boat, or prepare for 3-mile hike from Nine Mile Bridge on Forest Highway 10 Bring your own amenities — visitors are responsible for supplying several items
Skip Eagle Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this site. The 3-mile trail can flood and you're not prepared for water crossings. You cannot arrange your own transportation to the remote location.
Best time to visit Eagle Cabin: Year-round — Cabin is open year-round according to RIDB official description.
Nearby campgrounds: Raven Cabin (YAKUTAT, AK), Situk Lake Cabin (YAKUTAT, AK), Middle Dangerous River Cabin (YAKUTAT, AK), Italio River Cabin (TONGASS/YAKUTAT, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Eagle Cabin
Cell signal at Eagle Cabin (YAKUTAT, 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.
Eagle Cabin, formerly known as Middle Situk North Cabin, is located on the east bank of the Situk River. It is open year-round and makes an ideal base for fishing or hunting. The site can be accessed by wheeled plane, boat or a 3-mile hiking trail.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Access requires advance travel arrangements: arrange wheeled plane, boat, or prepare for 3-mile hike from Nine Mile Bridge on Forest Highway 10
Bring your own amenities
visitors are responsible for supplying several items
Cabin is open year-round according to RIDB official description
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
The cabin is located 8 air miles east of Yakutat on the east bank of Situk River. Access is by trail, boat or wheeled aircraft. From Nine Mile Bridge on Forest Highway 10, hike the 3-mile trail or boat 3.2 miles downriver (1.5 hour float). The cabin 9.6 miles upriver from Situk Landing (terminus of Lost River Road). The Forest Service-maintained airstrip is about 300 feet from cabin. It is 1,800 feet long and 50 feet wide.
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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.
Frequently asked questions
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