Kook Lake Cabin

Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: SITKA, AK, AK

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Kook Lake Cabin sits on the west end of Kook Lake, approximately 45 miles northeast of Sitka, Alaska. The cabin is available May through November, weather permitting, and makes an excellent base for experiencing and exploring this corner of Alaska. The cabin is remote and accessible by floatplane, weather permitting, 30 minutes from either Sitka or Juneau.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Bear Boxes, Fishing, Boat Launch

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

Remote Alaskan cabin on Kook Lake offering excellent fishing, boating, and hiking opportunities with access to pristine wilderness approximately 45 miles northeast of Sitka. One verified camper rated their 2-night stay 5 stars, staying in a USFS a-frame cabin right by the water.

Wildlife alert: ABC Islands Brown Bear present in area. Also expect Sitka Black-tailed Deer, North Pacific Humpback Whale, Orca, and various bird species including Black Oystercatcher.

Insider tips for Kook Lake Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with limited availability Access by floatplane is approximately 30 minutes from Sitka or Juneau Alternative access available via boat and 8-mile hike from Corner Bay for those without floatplane access

Skip Kook Lake Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You require road vehicle access — floatplane or boat/hiking required. You visit outside May-November — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Kook Lake Cabin: May-November — Cabin is available May through November, weather permitting. This is the only accessible season..

Nearby campgrounds: Sitkoh Lake (East) Cabin (SITKA, AK), Sitkoh Lake (West) Cabin (SITKA, AK), Appleton Cove Cabin (SITKA, AK), Kennel Creek Cabin (Ak) (Hoonah, AK).

Cell Phone Coverage at Kook Lake Cabin

Cell signal at Kook Lake 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.

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Kook Lake Cabin sits on the west end of Kook Lake, approximately 45 miles northeast of Sitka, Alaska. The cabin is available May through November, weather permitting, and makes an excellent base for experiencing and exploring this corner of Alaska. The cabin is remote and accessible by floatplane, weather permitting, 30 minutes from either Sitka or Juneau.

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Verified facts

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

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Bear Boxes

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✕ You require road vehicle access — floatplane or boat/hiking required✕ You visit outside May-November — seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with limited availability

Access by floatplane is approximately 30 minutes from Sitka or Juneau

Alternative access available via boat and 8-mile hike from Corner Bay for those without floatplane access

Best: May-November

Cabin is available May through November, weather permitting. This is the only accessible season.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: ABC Islands Brown Bear present in area. Also expect Sitka Black-tailed Deer, North Pacific Humpback Whale, Orca, and various bird species including Black Oystercatcher.

Location

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Accessible May through November. Located near the eastern shore of Chichagof Island between the outlets of Tenakee Inlet and Peril Strait, about 45 miles northeast of Sitka. Access is by floatplane, 30 minutes from Sitka or Juneau; or by boating to Corner Bay and hiking 7 miles on logging road and 0.7-miles on Kook Lake Trail to the cabin. For geographic features surrounding the cabin, refer to USGS topographic maps Sitka C-3 and C-4.

Campground entrance

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Community

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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 Kook Lake Cabin cost per night?+
Kook Lake Cabin costs $50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Kook Lake Cabin open?+
Kook Lake Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Kook Lake Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Kook Lake Cabin?+
Kook Lake Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Kook Lake Cabin?+
Kook Lake 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 Kook Lake Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Kook Lake Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Kook Lake Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Kook Lake Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$50 /night★ 4 (2)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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