Gut Island 2 Cabin
Tongass National Forest — riverside
Location: WRANGELL, AK, AK
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Gut Island Cabins provide a basecamp for exploring the Stikine River tideflats. The tideflats offer a different experience from the usual rainforest setting of Southeast Alaska and provide opportunities for paddling, wildlife watching and hunting. Gut Island 2 Cabin was built in 1967 and is the oldest of two cabins on-site, which are a few hundred feet apart and connected with a trail.
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, Boat Launch
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Gut Island 2 Cabin offers a unique basecamp for exploring the Stikine River tideflats with opportunities for paddling, wildlife watching, and hunting in Southeast Alaska's wilderness setting.
Wildlife alert: North American River Otter, Harbor Seal, Moose, Pacific Harbor Seal, and American Pipit documented in the area
Insider tips for Gut Island 2 Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Cabin is 12 miles from Wrangell by float plane or 7 miles from the boat ramp on the south end of Mit Gut Island 2 is the oldest cabin on-site, built in 1967, connected to another cabin by trail
Skip Gut Island 2 Cabin if: You need electric hookups or standard RV amenities. You cannot visit during May through October seasonal window. You require immediate booking flexibility due to federal campground reservation demands.
Best time to visit Gut Island 2 Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Gut Island 1 Cabin (WRANGELL, AK), Little Dry Island Cabin (WRANGELL, AK), Koknuk Cabin (WRANGELL, AK), Sergief Island Cabin (WRANGELL, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Gut Island 2 Cabin
Cell signal at Gut Island 2 Cabin (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.
The Gut Island Cabins provide a basecamp for exploring the Stikine River tideflats. The tideflats offer a different experience from the usual rainforest setting of Southeast Alaska and provide opportunities for paddling, wildlife watching and hunting. Gut Island 2 Cabin was built in 1967 and is the oldest of two cabins on-site, which are a few hundred feet apart and connected with a trail.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Cabin is 12 miles from Wrangell by float plane or 7 miles from the boat ramp on the south end of Mit
Gut Island 2 is the oldest cabin on-site, built in 1967, connected to another cabin by trail
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
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The Gut Island Cabins are located on Gut Island, adjacent to the western tip of Farm Island on the Stikine River delta in the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness. The cabin is 12 miles by float plane or shallow draft boat from Wrangell, or 7 miles from the boat ramp on the south end of Mitkof Island. Tides affect access to the cabin. Boat access generally requires a tide of 15 feet, while planes require a tide of 17 feet or higher. It is a short walk to the cabin from the anchorage point. Please consult
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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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