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

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

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.

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TONGASS/YAKUTAT, AK, AK★ 5 (4 reviews)From $35/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

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Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Drinking Water

Straight talk

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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 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round according to verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Location

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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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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

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How much does Italio River Cabin cost per night?+
Italio River Cabin costs $35 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Italio River Cabin open?+
Italio River Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Italio River Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Italio River Cabin?+
Italio River Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Italio River Cabin?+
Italio River 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 Italio River Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Italio River Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Italio River Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Italio River Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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$35 /night★ 5 (4)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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