Kadake Bay Cabin
Tongass National Forest — fishing
Location: PETERSBURG, AK, AK
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: May through October
Kadake Bay Cabin provides spectacular scenery of the surrounding region. It is situated in a secluded bay off the coast of Kuiu Island in southeast Alaska. Visitors enjoy a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, hunting and viewing wildlife.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Kadake Bay Cabin offers spectacular scenery in a secluded bay with excellent fishing opportunities for trout, salmon, and grayling. Visitors can enjoy boating, hunting, and wildlife viewing in southeast Alaska.
Wildlife alert: Northern Sea Otter, Sea Otter, North American Porcupine
Insider tips for Kadake Bay Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site Plan float plane access from Petersburg (39 miles) or boat access from Kake (13 miles) Be aware that tides affect access—low tide may require a 2-mile hike across mud flats
Skip Kadake Bay Cabin if: You need hookups—no hookups available. You cannot arrange float plane or boat transportation to access the cabin. You visit outside May through October when the campground is closed.
Best time to visit Kadake Bay Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Big John Bay Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK), Devils Elbow Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK), Towers Arm Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK), Salt Chuck East Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Kadake Bay Cabin
Cell signal at Kadake Bay Cabin (PETERSBURG, 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.
Kadake Bay Cabin provides spectacular scenery of the surrounding region. It is situated in a secluded bay off the coast of Kuiu Island in southeast Alaska. Visitors enjoy a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, hunting and viewing wildlife.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site
Plan float plane access from Petersburg (39 miles) or boat access from Kake (13 miles)
Be aware that tides affect access
low tide may require a 2-mile hike across mud flats
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Access is by boat (13 miles from Kake), or float plane (39 miles from Petersburg). Float planes generally land near the mouth of the bay and require up to a 2-mile hike across the tide flat. An 18-foot or higher tide is required for direct boat or float plane access to the cabin. Refer to USGS topographic maps Petersburg D6, C6 and Port Alexander D1. Maps are available online or by calling the Petersburg Ranger District at (907) 772-3871.
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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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