Little Dry Island Cabin
Tongass National Forest — riverside
Location: WRANGELL, AK, AK
Price: From $40 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
Little Dry Island Cabin offers a secluded retreat on the Stikine River Delta in the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness, with expansive views of the surrounding grassflats. The cabin is popular for bird watching, waterfowl hunting and as a paddling destination. The site can be accessed by float plane or shallow draft boat, depending on conditions.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Bear Boxes, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale
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Little Dry Island Cabin offers a secluded retreat on the Stikine River Delta in the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness with expansive views and is popular for bird watching, waterfowl hunting, and paddling.
Wildlife alert: North American River Otter, Harbor Seal, Moose, and American Pipit documented in the area
Insider tips for Little Dry Island Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Access by float plane or shallow draft boat from Wrangell (12 miles) or south Mitkof Island boat ramp (7 miles) Firewood available for purchase on-site
Skip Little Dry Island Cabin if: You need hookups—no hookups available at this site. You require vehicle access—water/air access only. You're visiting outside May-October season.
Best time to visit Little Dry Island Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Gut Island 2 Cabin (WRANGELL, AK), Koknuk Cabin (WRANGELL, AK), Sergief Island Cabin (WRANGELL, AK), Garnet Ledge Cabin (TONGASS/WRANGELL, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Little Dry Island Cabin
Cell signal at Little Dry Island Cabin (WRANGELL, AK): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- 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.
Little Dry Island Cabin offers a secluded retreat on the Stikine River Delta in the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness, with expansive views of the surrounding grassflats. The cabin is popular for bird watching, waterfowl hunting and as a paddling destination. The site can be accessed by float plane or shallow draft boat, depending on conditions.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Access by float plane or shallow draft boat from Wrangell (12 miles) or south Mitkof Island boat ramp (7 miles)
Firewood available for purchase on-site
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
This cabin is located on the south side of Little Dry Island, on the Stikine River delta, within the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness. It is 12 miles by air or boat from Wrangell, or 7 miles from the boat ramp on the south side of Mitkof Island. Access to the cabin generally requires a 15-foot tide for a shallow draft boat or a 17-foot tide for a float plane, plus a short walk to the cabin. Tides affect access to this cabin. Please consult local tide tables .
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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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