Greentop Cabin
Tongass National Forest — ocean access, fishing, hiking
Location: HOONAH, AK, AK
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Greentop Cabin is located on the southwest tip of Yakobi Island within the West Chichagof-Yakobi Wilderness Area. The cabin was built in the 1940s by a fisherman. It is available year-round and makes an excellent base for experiencing this corner of Alaska with its many recreational options.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Greentop Cabin offers a remote, serene Alaskan wilderness experience on Yakobi Island with excellent fishing opportunities and a 4.9/5 Google rating from campers praising its beautiful inlet location.
Wildlife alert: ABC Islands Brown Bear, Orca, Sitka Black-tailed Deer, American Mink present in area
Insider tips for Greentop Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Access only by floatplane or boat; plan 1 hour flight from Sitka or Juneau Excellent base for fishing, sea kayaking, wildlife viewing, and berry picking
Skip Greentop Cabin if: You need traditional campground hookups — no hookups available at this site. You require road vehicle access — located 41 miles west of Hoonah with no road access.
Best time to visit Greentop Cabin: Year-round — Cabin is available year-round according to RIDB official description.
Nearby campgrounds: White Sulphur Springs Cabin (SITKA, AK), Goulding Lake Cabin (SITKA, AK), Eight Fathom Cabin (Hoonah, AK), Moser Island Cabin (SITKA, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Greentop Cabin
Cell signal at Greentop 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.
Greentop Cabin is located on the southwest tip of Yakobi Island within the West Chichagof-Yakobi Wilderness Area. The cabin was built in the 1940s by a fisherman. It is available year-round and makes an excellent base for experiencing this corner of Alaska with its many recreational options.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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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 as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Access only by floatplane or boat; plan 1 hour flight from Sitka or Juneau
Excellent base for fishing, sea kayaking, wildlife viewing, and berry picking
Cabin is available year-round according to RIDB official description
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Located on the southwest tip of Yakobi Island, across Lisianski Strait from Chichagof Island, Greentop Cabin is accessible only by floatplane or boat. The cabin is tucked in the northeast corner of Greentop Harbor. Access by float plane 1 hour flight time (one way) from Sitka or Juneau, 35 minute flight time from Hoonah. Access by boat 1 hour from Pelican. There is safe anchorage for boats, but use charts to enter the harbor and take it slow; there are uncharted rocks. Float planes can land easi
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- 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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