North Beach Cabin
Tongass National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: SITKA, AK, AK
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 3.6 out of 5 (5 reviews)
Season: Year-round
North Beach Cabin is nestled just inside the forest fringe on the north beach of Shelikof Bay on Kruzof Island, 20 miles northwest of Sitka, Alaska. The A-frame cabin is available year-round, weather permitting, and was built in 1993 by volunteers from the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station in Sitka and by local volunteers.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
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North Beach Cabin offers year-round access to a remote A-frame cabin on Kruzof Island with opportunities for fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing in pristine Alaskan wilderness, 20 air miles northwest of Sitka.
Wildlife alert: ABC Islands Brown Bear, Sea Otter, North American River Otter, and marine mammals including humpback whales present in the area. Also Great Blue Heron, Belted Kingfisher, and Sharp-shinned Hawk.
Insider tips for North Beach Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Access is by boat only, requiring 45 minutes from Sitka to Mud Bay on east side of Kruzof Island Remote location means you must be self-sufficient; plan accordingly for supplies and weather
Skip North Beach Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You require vehicle access — boat access only. You need emergency services nearby — this is a remote site.
Best time to visit North Beach Cabin: Year-round — Cabin available year-round, weather permitting.
Nearby campgrounds: Shelikof Cabin (SITKA, AK), Brents Beach Cabin (SITKA, AK), Freds Creek Cabin (SITKA, AK), Allan Point Cabin (SITKA, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at North Beach Cabin
Cell signal at North Beach Cabin (SITKA, AK): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- 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.
North Beach Cabin is nestled just inside the forest fringe on the north beach of Shelikof Bay on Kruzof Island, 20 miles northwest of Sitka, Alaska. The A-frame cabin is available year-round, weather permitting, and was built in 1993 by volunteers from the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station in Sitka and by local volunteers.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Access is by boat only, requiring 45 minutes from Sitka to Mud Bay on east side of Kruzof Island
Remote location means you must be self-sufficient; plan accordingly for supplies and weather
Cabin available year-round, weather permitting
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Accessible year round, weather permitting. Located 20 air miles northwest of Sitka, on the western shore of Kruzof Island. Access by boat, 45 minutes from Sitka to Mud Bay on the east side of Kruzof Island, then 7.5 mile hike or off-highway vehicle ride on old logging roads to a “T” in road at Iris Meadows. Turn right about 1/8 mile (.2 km), then turn left on road that crosses meadows. After crossing Iris Creek, continue along the road about 1 mile (1.6 km) to off-highway vehicle trail which tur
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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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