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

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

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.

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HOONAH, AK, AK★ 4.8 (4 reviews)From $35/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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 RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Drinking WaterFirewood for Sale

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 traditional campground hookups — no hookups available at this site✕ You require road vehicle access — located 41 miles west of Hoonah with no road access

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: Year-round

Cabin is available year-round according to RIDB official description

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, Orca, Sitka Black-tailed Deer, American Mink present in area

Location

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(907) 945-3631· Tongass National Forest
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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

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 Greentop Cabin cost per night?+
Greentop Cabin costs $35 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Greentop Cabin open?+
Greentop Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Greentop Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Greentop Cabin?+
Greentop Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Greentop Cabin?+
Greentop 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 Greentop Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Greentop Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Greentop Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Greentop 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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$35 /night★ 4.8 (4)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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