Middle Dangerous River Cabin
Tongass National Forest — riverside, hiking
Location: YAKUTAT, AK, AK
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Middle Dangerous River Cabin is situated on the bank of the Dangerous River about 30 miles southeast of Yakutat. This remote retreat is open year-round, offering scenic views, wildlife watching and hunting opportunities. The site can be accessed by jetboat, hiking or ATV aong thel 4-mile trail from the Dangerous River Bridge.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups
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Remote year-round cabin on the Dangerous River bank with scenic views and excellent wildlife watching and hunting opportunities. Highly rated by campers (5/5 from 2 reviews) for a backcountry experience.
Wildlife alert: Varied Thrush
Insider tips for Middle Dangerous River Cabin: Access via jetboat, hiking, or ATV along the 4-mile trail from Dangerous River Bridge at the end of Forest Highway 10 If hiking, crossing all 4 wooden bridges indicates you are nearly at the cabin Book early—this is a federal campground with limited availability
Skip Middle Dangerous River Cabin if: You need hookups—no hookups available at this site. You require marked trail systems—the 4-mile hiking trail has no markers. You are unprepared for remote backcountry—you are responsible for your own travel arrangements and must bring your own amenities.
Best time to visit Middle Dangerous River Cabin: Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Italio River Cabin (TONGASS/YAKUTAT, AK), Raven Cabin (YAKUTAT, AK), Eagle Cabin (YAKUTAT, AK), Situk Lake Cabin (YAKUTAT, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Middle Dangerous River Cabin
Cell signal at Middle Dangerous River Cabin (YAKUTAT, 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.
Middle Dangerous River Cabin is situated on the bank of the Dangerous River about 30 miles southeast of Yakutat. This remote retreat is open year-round, offering scenic views, wildlife watching and hunting opportunities. The site can be accessed by jetboat, hiking or ATV aong thel 4-mile trail from the Dangerous River Bridge.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryAccess via jetboat, hiking, or ATV along the 4-mile trail from Dangerous River Bridge at the end of Forest Highway 10
If hiking, crossing all 4 wooden bridges indicates you are nearly at the cabin
Book early
this is a federal campground with limited availability
Campground operates year-round according to verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
The cabin is located 30 miles southeast of Yakutat, 200 feet east of Dangerous River. Access is by jetboat or a 4-mile ATV trail from the Dangerous River Bridge at the end of Forest Highway 10.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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