Eagle Lake Cabin
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: WRANGELL, AK, AK
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
A stay at Eagle Lake Cabin provides for a uniquely Alaskan experience at a remote, fly-in only lake. Eagle Lake is 44 air miles south of Wrangell, Alaska, and recognized as a trophy cutthroat lake. The site can only be accessed by float plane, depending on conditions.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Bear Boxes, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Eagle Lake Cabin offers a uniquely remote Alaskan experience at a trophy cutthroat lake accessible only by float plane, 44 air miles south of Wrangell. The site features fire rings, picnic tables, bear boxes, and firewood for sale.
Wildlife alert: Brown bears and snowshoe hares present in the area; common mergansers also recorded nearby.
Insider tips for Eagle Lake Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site Arrange your own float plane transportation in advance; access depends on weather conditions Bring your own amenities as this is a remote fly-in location
Skip Eagle Lake Cabin if: You need hookups—no hookups available at this site. You cannot arrange private float plane transportation. You prefer accessible campgrounds; this site is remote and fly-in only.
Best time to visit Eagle Lake Cabin: May-October — Official operating season; lake freezes in winter which may prevent float plane access..
Nearby campgrounds: Reflection Lake Cabin (KETCHIKAN, AK), Anchor Pass Cabin (KETCHIKAN, AK), Harding River Cabin (WRANGELL, AK), Blind Pass Cabin (KETCHIKAN/TONGASS, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Eagle Lake Cabin
Cell signal at Eagle Lake Cabin (WRANGELL, 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.
A stay at Eagle Lake Cabin provides for a uniquely Alaskan experience at a remote, fly-in only lake. Eagle Lake is 44 air miles south of Wrangell, Alaska, and recognized as a trophy cutthroat lake. The site can only be accessed by float plane, depending on conditions.
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 transportation in advance; access depends on weather conditions
Bring your own amenities as this is a remote fly-in location
Official operating season; lake freezes in winter which may prevent float plane access.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
The cabin is located southeast of Wrangell, on the east shore of Eagle Lake. The lake is on the mainland south of Bradfield Canel (at an elevation of about 300 feet) and is about 44 miles by air from Wrangell. This cabin is accessible by float plane only. The lake is normally ice free from May to October. In the fall, winter, and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surface (float planes cannot land). Please check local conditions in advance by calling (907) 874-2323.
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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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