Kanga Bay Cabin
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: SITKA, AK, AK
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (11 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Kanga Bay Cabin overlooks a secluded cove off Redoubt Bay on Baranof Island, and was built in 1998 by local volunteers. It’s available year round, weather permitting, and makes an excellent base for experiencing and exploring this corner of Alaska. It can only be accessed by floatplane or boat.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
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Kanga Bay Cabin offers a secluded year-round retreat overlooking Redoubt Bay on Baranof Island, built in 1998 by local volunteers and serving as an excellent base for experiencing remote Alaska. Google reviews rate it 5/5 from verified camper feedback.
Wildlife alert: ABC Islands Brown Bear, Sitka Black-tailed Deer, Northern Sea Otter, Orca, American Mink, Sandhill Crane, Pelagic Cormorant, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, and Bufflehead documented within 8km.
Insider tips for Kanga Bay Cabin: Book early as this is a high-demand federal campground Arrange floatplane or boat access in advance — 10 minutes by plane or 40 minutes by boat from Sitka Bring your own amenities as visitors are responsible for several of their own supplies
Skip Kanga Bay Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You cannot arrange your own floatplane or boat transportation. Weather-dependent access is a concern — only accessible weather permitting.
Best time to visit Kanga Bay Cabin: Year-round — Available year-round, weather permitting, per RIDB official description.
Nearby campgrounds: Sevenfathom Bay Cabin (SITKA, AK), Samsing Cove Cabin (SITKA, AK), Salmon Lake Cabin Sitka (SITKA, AK), Freds Creek Cabin (SITKA, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Kanga Bay Cabin
Cell signal at Kanga Bay Cabin (SITKA, 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.
Kanga Bay Cabin overlooks a secluded cove off Redoubt Bay on Baranof Island, and was built in 1998 by local volunteers. It’s available year round, weather permitting, and makes an excellent base for experiencing and exploring this corner of Alaska. It can only be accessed by floatplane or boat.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a high-demand federal campground
Arrange floatplane or boat access in advance
10 minutes by plane or 40 minutes by boat from Sitka
Bring your own amenities as visitors are responsible for several of their own supplies
Available year-round, weather permitting, per RIDB official description
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Accessible year round, weather permitting. Located 12 air miles south of Sitka on Baranof Island within Kanga Bay. From Sitka, floatplane access is 10 minutes, boat access is 40 minutes. For geographic features surrounding the cabin, refer to USGS topographicmaps Port Alexander D-5 and D-4. Please consult local tide tables before departing for the cabin.
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#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.
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