Kegan Creek Cabin

Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: CRAIG, AK, AK

Price: From $25 per night

Rating: 3.7 out of 5 (3 reviews)

Season: May through October

Kegan Creek Cabin offers visitors a unique lodging experience on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. The remote site offers a scenic setting for fishing, hiking, beachcombing and wildlife viewing, all within the vicinity of the cabin. The site is accessible by boat or float plane at high tide.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing

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

Kegan Creek Cabin offers a remote, scenic setting on Prince of Wales Island ideal for fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Campers praise the cabin's great views and wood stove in a pristine Alaskan location.

Insider tips for Kegan Creek Cabin: Access by boat requires checking tide conditions — avoid negative tides as the float dock becomes very shallow Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 1 site Access is by boat with 1/2 mile hike from Kegan Cove Cabin or by float plane at high tide — arrange your own transportation

Skip Kegan Creek Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this site. You cannot arrange your own boat or float plane access to the remote location. You're visiting outside May through October seasonal operations.

Best time to visit Kegan Creek Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Kegan Cove Cabin (CRAIG, AK), Phocena Bay Cabin (KETCHIKAN, AK), Josephine Lake Cabin (CRAIG, AK), Trollers Cove Cabin (CRAIG, AK).

Cell Phone Coverage at Kegan Creek Cabin

Cell signal at Kegan Creek Cabin (CRAIG, 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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CRAIG, AK, AK★ 3.7 (3 reviews)From $25/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Kegan Creek Cabin offers visitors a unique lodging experience on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. The remote site offers a scenic setting for fishing, hiking, beachcombing and wildlife viewing, all within the vicinity of the cabin. The site is accessible by boat or float plane at high tide.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Electric Hookups

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

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 need hookups — no hookups available at this site✕ You cannot arrange your own boat or float plane access to the remote location✕ You're visiting outside May through October seasonal operations

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Access by boat requires checking tide conditions

avoid negative tides as the float dock becomes very shallow

Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 1 site

Access is by boat with 1/2 mile hike from Kegan Cove Cabin or by float plane at high tide

arrange your own transportation

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

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

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Location

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Access to Kegan Creek Cabin is by boat and a 1/2 mile hike from Kegan Cove Cabin or by float plane at high tide. Refer to USGS Craig A-1. Click here for local tide report information. If flying, the trip is 51 air miles from Craig, and 30 air miles from Ketchikan. If boating, visitors should be aware that there is a mooring buoy in the bay which is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Mooring of more than one vessel allowed if first party there agrees. Inclement weather conditions may

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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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Kegan Creek Cabin cost per night?+
Kegan Creek Cabin costs $25 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Kegan Creek Cabin open?+
Kegan Creek Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Kegan Creek Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Kegan Creek Cabin?+
Kegan Creek Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Kegan Creek Cabin?+
Kegan Creek 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 Kegan Creek Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Kegan Creek Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Kegan Creek Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Kegan Creek Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$25 /night★ 3.7 (3)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Kegan Cove Cabin

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Phocena Bay Cabin

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Josephine Lake Cabin

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From $25/night

Trollers Cove Cabin

CRAIG, AK

From $25/night

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