Frosty Bay Cabin

Tongass National Forest — fishing, hiking

Location: WRANGELL, AK, AK

Price: From $40 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (4 reviews)

Season: May through October

Frosty Bay Cabin offers an ideal base camp for hiking, fishing, crabbing, hunting and exploring. Frosty Bay is 36 miles south of Wrangell, Alaska, and can be accessed by float plane or boat, depending on conditions. Frosty Bay offers good anchorages.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Bear Boxes, Fishing

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

Frosty Bay Cabin offers an ideal base camp for fishing, hiking, and wildlife exploration on Alaska's Cleveland Peninsula. Excellent fishing opportunities for King salmon (May-July), pink salmon (July-August), and silver salmon (August).

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear

Insider tips for Frosty Bay Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with limited availability Access only by float plane (32 miles) or boat (36 miles) from Wrangell; arrange transportation in advance Bring your own amenities — visitors are responsible for their own supplies and safety

Skip Frosty Bay Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this site. You require year-round access — seasonal operations May through October only. You cannot arrange your own float plane or boat transportation.

Best time to visit Frosty Bay Cabin: May-July — King salmon fishing season. July-August — Pink and silver salmon fishing season.

Nearby campgrounds: Anan Lake Cabin (WRANGELL, AK), Anan Bay Cabin (WRANGELL, AK), Mcdonald Lake Cabin (KETCHIKAN/MISTY, AK), Marten Lake Cabin (WRANGELL, AK).

Cell Phone Coverage at Frosty Bay Cabin

Cell signal at Frosty Bay 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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WRANGELL, AK, AK★ 4.2 (4 reviews)From $40/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Frosty Bay Cabin offers an ideal base camp for hiking, fishing, crabbing, hunting and exploring. Frosty Bay is 36 miles south of Wrangell, Alaska, and can be accessed by float plane or boat, depending on conditions. Frosty Bay offers good anchorages.

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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.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsBear Boxes
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
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 need hookups — no hookups available at this site✕ You require year-round access — seasonal operations May through October only✕ You cannot arrange your own float plane or boat transportation

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with limited availability

Access only by float plane (32 miles) or boat (36 miles) from Wrangell; arrange transportation in advance

Bring your own amenities

visitors are responsible for their own supplies and safety

Best: May-July

King salmon fishing season

Best: July-August

Pink and silver salmon fishing season

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: American Black Bear

Location

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This cabin is on the south shore of Frosty Bay, which is on the Cleveland Peninsula of the mainland. Access is 32 miles by float plane or 36 miles by boat from Wrangell. There is a mooring buoy anchored in the bay for use by cabin guests only. Anchorage is good on Frosty Bay, but guests coming by boat may want to check tide tables prior to arrival.

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 Frosty Bay Cabin cost per night?+
Frosty Bay Cabin costs $40 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Frosty Bay Cabin open?+
Frosty Bay Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Frosty Bay Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Frosty Bay Cabin?+
Frosty Bay Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Frosty Bay Cabin?+
Frosty 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 Frosty Bay Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Frosty Bay Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Frosty Bay Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Frosty Bay 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
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
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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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$40 /night★ 4.2 (4)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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