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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Cabin is available May through November, weather permitting. This is the only accessible season.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
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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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