Moser Island Cabin
Tongass National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: SITKA, AK, AK
Price: From $55 per night
Rating: 3.6 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Moser Island Cabin sits on the northern shore of Moser Island in upper Hoonah Sound, 48 miles north of Sitka, Alaska. The wood cabin, built in 1991 by volunteers from Sitka, is available year-round and makes an excellent base for experiencing and exploring this corner of Alaska. The cabin can be accessed only by floatplane or boat, weather permitting.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
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Year-round wood cabin on a remote Alaskan island ideal for fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Excellent base for exploring Hoonah Sound with activities including hunting and wildlife observation.
Wildlife alert: Brown bears present in area; also bald eagles, buffleheads, and Eurasian collared doves documented nearby.
Insider tips for Moser Island Cabin: Book early—federal campground with limited availability. Access is weather-dependent; plan for potential delays via floatplane (30 min) or boat (2 hours) from Sitka. Arrange your own transportation to the island.
Skip Moser Island Cabin if: You require hookups—none available at this site.. You cannot access remote locations by floatplane or boat.. You need reliable cell service or modern amenities..
Best time to visit Moser Island Cabin: Year-round — Cabin is available year-round according to verified data..
Nearby campgrounds: Goulding Lake Cabin (SITKA, AK), Suloia Lake Cabin (SITKA, AK), Eight Fathom Cabin (Hoonah, AK), Piper Island Cabin (SITKA, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Moser Island Cabin
Cell signal at Moser Island 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.
Moser Island Cabin sits on the northern shore of Moser Island in upper Hoonah Sound, 48 miles north of Sitka, Alaska. The wood cabin, built in 1991 by volunteers from Sitka, is available year-round and makes an excellent base for experiencing and exploring this corner of Alaska. The cabin can be accessed only by floatplane or boat, weather permitting.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground with limited availability.
Access is weather-dependent; plan for potential delays via floatplane (30 min) or boat (2 hours) from Sitka.
Arrange your own transportation to the island.
Cabin is available year-round according to verified data.
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Accessible year round, weather permitting. Located 48 air miles north of Sitka, within Hoonah Sound on the north end of Moser Island, north of Peril Strait. Access from Sitka is 30 minutes by floatplane, or 2 hours by boat. For geographic features surrounding the cabin, refer to USGS topographic map Sitka C-6. Please consult local tide tables before departing for the cabin.
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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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