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

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

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.

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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Bear boxesYes — at every site
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsBear Boxes
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Electric HookupsFirewood for Sale

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 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Official operating season; lake freezes in winter which may prevent float plane access.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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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: Brown bears and snowshoe hares present in the area; common mergansers also recorded nearby.

Location

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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.

Campground entrance

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Community

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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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Eagle Lake Cabin cost per night?+
Eagle Lake Cabin costs $35 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Eagle Lake Cabin open?+
Eagle Lake Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Eagle Lake Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Eagle Lake Cabin?+
Eagle Lake Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Eagle Lake Cabin?+
Eagle Lake 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 Eagle Lake Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Eagle Lake Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Eagle Lake Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Eagle Lake Cabin is open May through October. 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
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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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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$35 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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