Goulding Lake Cabin

Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: SITKA, AK, AK

Price: From $45 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Goulding Lake Cabin is located on the northwest shore of Otter Lake on the western edge of Chichagof Island, 60 miles northwest of Sitka, Alaska. The cabin, an A-frame with a sleeping loft, is available from late May through October and makes an excellent base to explore nearby lakes and high alpine meadows. This is a remote cabin that can be accessed only by floatplane, weather permitting.

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

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

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

Remote A-frame cabin on Otter Lake offering excellent access to explore nearby lakes and high alpine meadows in the Goulding Lakes System. Highly rated by campers with amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, bear boxes, and fishing opportunities.

Wildlife alert: Brown bears and Sitka black-tailed deer present in area; floatplane access required

Insider tips for Goulding Lake Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Plan 50-minute floatplane flight from Sitka or Juneau; weather dependent access Arrange your own transportation to the cabin

Skip Goulding Lake Cabin if: You need hookups - no hookups available. You cannot access by floatplane or have mobility constraints. You are visiting outside May-October window.

Best time to visit Goulding Lake Cabin: May-October — Cabin is available and accessible by floatplane only during late May through October.

Nearby campgrounds: White Sulphur Springs Cabin (SITKA, AK), Greentop Cabin (HOONAH, AK), Moser Island Cabin (SITKA, AK), Eight Fathom Cabin (Hoonah, AK).

Cell Phone Coverage at Goulding Lake Cabin

Cell signal at Goulding Lake Cabin (SITKA, 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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Goulding Lake Cabin is located on the northwest shore of Otter Lake on the western edge of Chichagof Island, 60 miles northwest of Sitka, Alaska. The cabin, an A-frame with a sleeping loft, is available from late May through October and makes an excellent base to explore nearby lakes and high alpine meadows. This is a remote cabin that can be accessed only by floatplane, weather permitting.

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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.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Bear Boxes

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✕ You cannot access by floatplane or have mobility constraints✕ You are visiting outside May-October window

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability

Plan 50-minute floatplane flight from Sitka or Juneau; weather dependent access

Arrange your own transportation to the cabin

Best: May-October

Cabin is available and accessible by floatplane only during late May through October

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: Brown bears and Sitka black-tailed deer present in area; floatplane access required

Location

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Accessible late May through October. Otter Lake, one of four lakes in the Goulding Lakes System, is located about 60 miles northwest of Sitka on the western edge of Chichagof Island. Access is by floatplane only, about a 50-minute flight from Sitka or Juneau. Refer to USGS topographic map Sitka D-7.

Campground entrance

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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 Goulding Lake Cabin cost per night?+
Goulding Lake Cabin costs $45 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Goulding Lake Cabin open?+
Goulding Lake Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Goulding Lake Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Goulding Lake Cabin?+
Goulding Lake Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Goulding Lake Cabin?+
Goulding 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 Goulding Lake Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Goulding Lake Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Goulding Lake Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Goulding Lake Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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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
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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
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$45 /night★ 4 (2)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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