Italio River Cabin
Tongass National Forest — riverside, fishing
Location: TONGASS/YAKUTAT, AK, AK
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Italio River Cabin is situated on the west bank of Hooligan Creek about half a mile from the Old Italio River and the Gulf of Alaska. This remote retreat is open year-round and makes an ideal base for fishing or hunting trips. The site can be accessed by wheeled plane, depending on conditions.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Remote year-round cabin on Hooligan Creek ideal for fishing and hunting trips, situated half a mile from the Old Italio River and Gulf of Alaska.
Insider tips for Italio River Cabin: Access is by wheeled plane only on a tidal flat airstrip — arrange travel in advance as conditions vary Airstrip is prone to flooding and debris due to tidal flat location Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site
Skip Italio River Cabin if: You require hookups — no hookups available at this site. You need to arrange your own transportation — wheeled plane access only. You cannot be self-sufficient — visitors must bring several of their own amenities.
Best time to visit Italio River Cabin: Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Middle Dangerous River Cabin (YAKUTAT, AK), Raven Cabin (YAKUTAT, AK), Eagle Cabin (YAKUTAT, AK), Situk Lake Cabin (YAKUTAT, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Italio River Cabin
Cell signal at Italio River Cabin (TONGASS/YAKUTAT, 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.
Italio River Cabin is situated on the west bank of Hooligan Creek about half a mile from the Old Italio River and the Gulf of Alaska. This remote retreat is open year-round and makes an ideal base for fishing or hunting trips. The site can be accessed by wheeled plane, depending on conditions.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryAccess is by wheeled plane only on a tidal flat airstrip
arrange travel in advance as conditions vary
Airstrip is prone to flooding and debris due to tidal flat location
Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site
Campground operates year-round according to verified data
Things to do nearby
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Getting there →
Located 30 miles SE of Yakutat, the cabin is on the west bank of Hooligan Creek, a half-mile from the Old Italio River. Access is by wheeled plane on a tidal flat airstrip. The 1,600x100-ft. airstrip may flood at extreme high tides or after heavy rains. Please consult tide charts in advance, since tides can affect access to this cabin.
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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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