Lake Eva Cabin

Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: SITKA, AK, AK

Price: From $65 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (12 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Lake Eva Cabin is an accessible facility located 27 miles northeast of Sitka, Alaska, near the northeast coast of Baranof Island. Lake Eva is 1.7 miles long and sits at an elevation of 194 feet. It’s available year round via a 25-minute floatplane ride from Sitka, weather permitting, and makes an excellent base for experiencing and exploring this corner of Alaska on foot or by boat.

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/lake-eva-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

Lake Eva Cabin is an accessible year-round facility 27 miles northeast of Sitka offering excellent fishing for humpies and char, with a maintained USFS cabin serving as a great base for hiking and boating in remote Alaska.

Wildlife alert: Brown bears present in area. Also expect harlequin ducks, ring-necked ducks, north American river otters, common seals, and Sitka black-tailed deer.

Insider tips for Lake Eva Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand A pram is available at the cabin, but bring your own boat motor if you don't want to row Access requires 25-minute floatplane ride from Sitka; contact Sitka Convention and Visitors Bureau at 907-747-5940 for charters

Skip Lake Eva Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You require road access — floatplane only. You're visiting December through early May — lake is typically frozen and floatplanes cannot land.

Best time to visit Lake Eva Cabin: June-November — Lake is frozen December through early May, making floatplane access impossible during winter months.

Nearby campgrounds: Sitkoh Lake (West) Cabin (SITKA, AK), Appleton Cove Cabin (SITKA, AK), Sitkoh Lake (East) Cabin (SITKA, AK), Allan Point Cabin (SITKA, AK).

Cell Phone Coverage at Lake Eva Cabin

Cell signal at Lake Eva 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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SITKA, AK, AK★ 4.2 (12 reviews)From $65/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Lake Eva Cabin is an accessible facility located 27 miles northeast of Sitka, Alaska, near the northeast coast of Baranof Island. Lake Eva is 1.7 miles long and sits at an elevation of 194 feet. It’s available year round via a 25-minute floatplane ride from Sitka, weather permitting, and makes an excellent base for experiencing and exploring this corner of Alaska on foot or by boat.

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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.
ADA sites1 sites
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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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 access — floatplane only✕ You're visiting December through early May — lake is typically frozen and floatplanes cannot land

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

A pram is available at the cabin, but bring your own boat motor if you don't want to row

Access requires 25-minute floatplane ride from Sitka; contact Sitka Convention and Visitors Bureau at 907-747-5940 for charters

Best: June-November

Lake is frozen December through early May, making floatplane access impossible during winter months

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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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: Brown bears present in area. Also expect harlequin ducks, ring-necked ducks, north American river otters, common seals, and Sitka black-tailed deer.

Location

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The lake is typically frozen from December through early May (floatplanes cannot land on the lake). Located 27 air miles northeast of Sitka, near northeast coast of Baranof Island. Travel by floatplane is 25 minutes one-way from Sitka. For geographic features surrounding cabin, refer to USGS topographic map Sitka B-4. Please consult local tide tables before departing for the cabin.

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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

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How much does Lake Eva Cabin cost per night?+
Lake Eva Cabin costs $65 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Lake Eva Cabin open?+
Lake Eva Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Lake Eva Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Lake Eva Cabin?+
Lake Eva Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Lake Eva Cabin?+
Lake Eva 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 Lake Eva Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Lake Eva Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Lake Eva Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Lake Eva Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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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
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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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$65 /night★ 4.2 (12)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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