Kennel Creek Cabin (Ak)
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: Hoonah, AK, AK
Price: From $55 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Kennel Creek Cabin is located near Kennel Creek along the south shore of Freshwater Bay, on the northeast side of Chichagof Island. It offers visitors excellent opportunities for recreation and viewing scenery and wildlife. This is a primitive cabin with no electricity, indoor plumbing or cell phone coverage.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale
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Kennel Creek Cabin offers excellent recreation and wildlife viewing opportunities on the northeast side of Chichagof Island near Freshwater Bay. Campers praise the scenic location and functional cabin with wood stove.
Wildlife alert: ABC Islands Brown Bear, Brown Bear, Sitka Black-tailed Deer, Bald Eagle, and Belted Kingfisher present in the area
Insider tips for Kennel Creek Cabin (Ak): Access the float dock at high tide to avoid shallow water Bring camping cots or folding beds for additional sleeping comfort Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Skip Kennel Creek Cabin (Ak) if: Expecting hookups — this is a primitive cabin with no electricity or indoor plumbing. Requiring cell phone coverage — none available at this location. Unable to arrange your own transportation by vehicle, float plane, or boat.
Best time to visit Kennel Creek Cabin (Ak): Year-round — Cabin is generally available year-round depending on weather conditions.
Nearby campgrounds: Kook Lake Cabin (SITKA, AK), Kathleen Lake Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Florence Lake (East) Cabin (JUNEAU, AK), Eight Fathom Cabin (Hoonah, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Kennel Creek Cabin (Ak)
Cell signal at Kennel Creek Cabin (Ak) (Hoonah, 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.
Kennel Creek Cabin is located near Kennel Creek along the south shore of Freshwater Bay, on the northeast side of Chichagof Island. It offers visitors excellent opportunities for recreation and viewing scenery and wildlife. This is a primitive cabin with no electricity, indoor plumbing or cell phone coverage.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryAccess the float dock at high tide to avoid shallow water
Bring camping cots or folding beds for additional sleeping comfort
Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Cabin is generally available year-round depending on weather conditions
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Kennel Creek Cabin is located approximately 19 air miles southeast of the City of Hoonah, Alaska on the south shore of Freshwater Bay. Access is by vehicle, float plane, or boat. Total distance by gravel road is approximately 27 miles. By road travel south from Hoonah past the airport. Where the road turns to gravel, drive 2 miles to the “T” intersection, turn right toward Freshwater Bay. Drive 25 miles on National Forest System road 8502/8508, veer left at all “Y” intersections. The cabin is lo
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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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