Petersburg Lake Cabin
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: PETERSBURG, AK, AK
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: May through October
THIS IS NOT THE PETERSON LAKE CABIN NEAR JUNEAU. Petersburg Lake Cabin offers a tranquil place to stay on the shores of a Wilderness lake in southeastern Alaska. It provides access to outstanding fishing opportunities, as well as hunting and wildlife viewing.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Petersburg Lake Cabin offers tranquil access to outstanding fishing opportunities for trout, salmon, and grayling on a Wilderness lake in southeastern Alaska, with nearby wildlife viewing and hunting options.
Wildlife alert: Moose and Sandhill Crane documented in area. Black bears present on island.
Insider tips for Petersburg Lake Cabin: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site Access by float plane (9 miles from Petersburg) or by boat-trail combination dependent on tides; high tide (15 feet or higher) allows boating 4 miles up Petersburg Creek Trail to cabin is difficult to find with many natural obstacles including beaver ponds and downed trees
Skip Petersburg Lake Cabin if: You need RV or hookup facilities—no hookups available. You require winter camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer easy, well-maintained trail access.
Best time to visit Petersburg Lake Cabin: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Salt Chuck East Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK), Portage Bay Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK), Towers Arm Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK), Ravens Roost Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Petersburg Lake Cabin
Cell signal at Petersburg Lake Cabin (PETERSBURG, 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.
THIS IS NOT THE PETERSON LAKE CABIN NEAR JUNEAU. Petersburg Lake Cabin offers a tranquil place to stay on the shores of a Wilderness lake in southeastern Alaska. It provides access to outstanding fishing opportunities, as well as hunting and wildlife viewing.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 tent site
Access by float plane (9 miles from Petersburg) or by boat-trail combination dependent on tides; high tide (15 feet or higher) allows boating 4 miles up Petersburg Creek
Trail to cabin is difficult to find with many natural obstacles including beaver ponds and downed trees
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
The cabin is accessible by float plane 9 miles from Petersburg, or by a boat-trail combination, dependent on tides. At high tide (15 feet or higher), access by boating 4 miles up Petersburg Creek to the high tide trailhead, then hiking 6.5 miles along the Petersburg Creek Trail. At lower tides, go a half-mile to the low tide trailhead at the city of Kupreanof's boat dock on the Wrangell Narrows. The hike from this trailhead is 10.3 miles. Refer to USGS topographic map Petersburg D4. Maps are ava
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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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