Karta River Cabin
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: THORNE BAY, AK, AK
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 3.7 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Season: May through October
Karta River Cabin offers visitors recreation, relaxation and a unique lodging experience on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. The remote site offers a scenic setting for fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing, all within the vicinity of the cabin. The site can be accessed by float plane or boat.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/karta-river-cabin to be notified when sites open up.
Karta River Cabin offers a remote, scenic wilderness experience on Prince of Wales Island with excellent fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Google reviewers consistently praise the beautiful setting, well-maintained cabin, and peaceful solitude.
Wildlife alert: Prince of Wales Stoat and Humpback Whale documented in area
Insider tips for Karta River Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site Check tide reports before arrival - accessible by float plane or boat from open ocean at high tide only Rowboat available for campers to use Approximately 10 miles from Hollis by boat; 2.5 mile trail to cabin
Skip Karta River Cabin if: You need hookups - no hookups available. You cannot arrange your own float plane or boat transportation. You require amenities beyond fire rings, picnic tables, and electric hookups. You visit outside May-October season.
Best time to visit Karta River Cabin: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Karta Lake Cabin (THORNE BAY, AK), Salmon Lake Cabin Thorne Bay (THORNE BAY, AK), Black Bear Lake Cabin (Tongass National Forest, Ak) (CRAIG, AK), Harris River Campground (CRAIG, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Karta River Cabin
Cell signal at Karta River Cabin (THORNE BAY, 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.
Karta River Cabin offers visitors recreation, relaxation and a unique lodging experience on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. The remote site offers a scenic setting for fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing, all within the vicinity of the cabin. The site can be accessed by float plane 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 federal campground with only 1 site
Check tide reports before arrival - accessible by float plane or boat from open ocean at high tide only
Rowboat available for campers to use
Approximately 10 miles from Hollis by boat; 2.5 mile trail to cabin
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Karta River Cabin is accessible by float plane or boat from open ocean at high tide. Click here to check the tide report prior to arrival. By boat the cabin is approximately ten miles from Hollis. A mooring buoy in the bay is available on first-come, first-served basis. Mooring of more than one vessel allowed if first party there agrees. Refer to USGS map Craig C-2. By Plane the cabin is approximately 40 air miles from Ketchikan and 15 miles from Thorne Bay. This cabin is in a designated Wildern
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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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