Garnet Ledge Cabin
Tongass National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: TONGASS/WRANGELL, AK, AK
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: May through October
Garnet Ledge Cabin provides a basecamp for boaters and paddlers exploring the Stikine River and Delta. It is also known for its location near Garnet Ledge, a garnet bedrock outcropping on private land. The site can be accessed by a shallow draft boat or a float plane, depending on conditions.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Bear Boxes, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Garnet Ledge Cabin serves as an excellent basecamp for boaters and paddlers exploring the Stikine River and Delta, with access to the unique Garnet Ledge garnet bedrock outcropping on nearby private land.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Pacific Harbor Seals, and Steller sea lions present in the area
Insider tips for Garnet Ledge Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with limited availability Requires shallow draft boat with at least 15-foot tide OR float plane with at least 18 feet for access You are responsible for arranging your own transportation and safety to reach the cabin
Skip Garnet Ledge Cabin if: You don't have access to a boat or float plane — access is water or air only. You need hookups — no hookups available at this site. You're visiting outside May through October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Garnet Ledge Cabin: May-October — Official operating season per RIDB.
Nearby campgrounds: Sergief Island Cabin (WRANGELL, AK), Koknuk Cabin (WRANGELL, AK), Gut Island 1 Cabin (WRANGELL, AK), Little Dry Island Cabin (WRANGELL, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Garnet Ledge Cabin
Cell signal at Garnet Ledge Cabin (TONGASS/WRANGELL, AK): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Garnet Ledge Cabin provides a basecamp for boaters and paddlers exploring the Stikine River and Delta. It is also known for its location near Garnet Ledge, a garnet bedrock outcropping on private land. The site can be accessed by a shallow draft boat or a float plane, depending on conditions.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with limited availability
Requires shallow draft boat with at least 15-foot tide OR float plane with at least 18 feet for access
You are responsible for arranging your own transportation and safety to reach the cabin
Official operating season per RIDB
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
This cabin is located on the mainland at the mouth of the Stikine River, south of Point Rothsay, and near the Garnet Ledge. It is 8 miles from Wrangell, and a 15-foot tide is generally required for shallow draft boat access, or an 18-foot tide for a float plane to land.
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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.
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