Eight Fathom Cabin

Tongass National Forest — ocean access, fishing, hiking

Location: Hoonah, AK, AK

Price: From $55 per night

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (8 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Eight Fathom Cabin was constructed in 2009. It is located 15 miles from Hoonah, Alaska in the protected waters of Port Frederick. It is generally available year-round and makes an excellent base for experiencing this corner of Alaska, offering recreational options and abundant wildlife.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale

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

Eight Fathom Cabin offers a remote Alaskan experience in protected waters with excellent fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities. Google reviewers consistently praise it as an amazing, serene retreat with great casting for fishing.

Wildlife alert: ABC Islands Brown Bear and American Black Bear present in area; also Pacific Harbour Porpoise, Common Merganser, Belted Kingfisher, Glaucous-winged Gull, and Steller's Jay.

Insider tips for Eight Fathom Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Access only by boat (45 minutes from Hoonah) or float plane (30 minutes from Juneau, under 10 minutes from Hoonah) Activities include fishing, whale watching, sea kayaking, berry picking, clam digging, crabbing, and gold panning

Skip Eight Fathom Cabin if: You need vehicle hookups — no hookups available. You require road access — remote location accessible only by boat or float plane. You need multiple camping sites — only 1 site available.

Best time to visit Eight Fathom Cabin: Year-round — RIDB states cabin is generally available year-round with abundant wildlife and recreational options throughout seasons.

Nearby campgrounds: Goulding Lake Cabin (SITKA, AK), Moser Island Cabin (SITKA, AK), Kennel Creek Cabin (Ak) (Hoonah, AK), White Sulphur Springs Cabin (SITKA, AK).

Cell Phone Coverage at Eight Fathom Cabin

Cell signal at Eight Fathom Cabin (Hoonah, 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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Hoonah, AK, AK★ 4.1 (8 reviews)From $55/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Eight Fathom Cabin was constructed in 2009. It is located 15 miles from Hoonah, Alaska in the protected waters of Port Frederick. It is generally available year-round and makes an excellent base for experiencing this corner of Alaska, offering recreational options and abundant wildlife.

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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.
ADA sites1 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric HookupsFirewood for Sale
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Drinking WaterBoat Launch

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 vehicle hookups — no hookups available✕ You require road access — remote location accessible only by boat or float plane✕ You need multiple camping sites — only 1 site available

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand

Access only by boat (45 minutes from Hoonah) or float plane (30 minutes from Juneau, under 10 minutes from Hoonah)

Activities include fishing, whale watching, sea kayaking, berry picking, clam digging, crabbing, and gold panning

Best: Year-round

RIDB states cabin is generally available year-round with abundant wildlife and recreational options throughout seasons

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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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: ABC Islands Brown Bear and American Black Bear present in area; also Pacific Harbour Porpoise, Common Merganser, Belted Kingfisher, Glaucous-winged Gull, and Steller's Jay.

Location

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(907) 945-3631· Tongass National Forest
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Eight Fathom Cabin is located 15 miles southwest of the City of Hoonah, Alaska on the north shore of Eight Fathom Bight at the head of Port Frederick. Access is by float plane or boat only. It is a 45-minute boat ride from Hoonah and approximately a 30-minute flight from Juneau, AK. Flight time from Hoonah is less than 10-minutes. The cabin is at the south end of the isolated Eight Fathom National Forest System road 8580 and within half a mile from the Eight Fathom Marine Access Facility (MAF) f

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 — 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 Eight Fathom Cabin cost per night?+
Eight Fathom Cabin costs $55 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Eight Fathom Cabin open?+
Eight Fathom Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Eight Fathom Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Eight Fathom Cabin?+
Eight Fathom Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Eight Fathom Cabin?+
Eight Fathom 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 Eight Fathom Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Eight Fathom Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Eight Fathom Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Eight Fathom Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
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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$55 /night★ 4.1 (8)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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