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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/moser-island-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

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.

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SITKA, AK, AK★ 3.6 (7 reviews)From $55/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Fishing

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 require hookups—none available at this site.✕ You cannot access remote locations by floatplane or boat.✕ You need reliable cell service or modern amenities.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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.

Best: Year-round

Cabin is available year-round according to verified data.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
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 bald eagles, buffleheads, and Eurasian collared doves documented nearby.

Location

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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.

Campground entrance

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Community

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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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Moser Island Cabin cost per night?+
Moser Island Cabin costs $55 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Moser Island Cabin open?+
Moser Island Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Moser Island Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Moser Island Cabin?+
Moser Island Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Moser Island Cabin?+
Moser Island 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 Moser Island Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Moser Island Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Moser Island Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Moser Island Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$55 /night★ 3.6 (7)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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FAQ
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What season is Moser Island Cabin open?+
Does Moser Island Cabin have hookups?+
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