Phocena Bay Cabin
Tongass National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: KETCHIKAN, AK, AK
Price: From $60 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (5 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Phocena Bay Cabin sits on the south shore of Phocena Bay on the west side of Gravina Island approximately 15 miles from Ketchikan. The cabin was constructed in 1973 and moved to its current site in 1985. The cabin is available year-round and makes an excellent base for experiencing this corner of Alaska with its recreation options, beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Phocena Bay Cabin offers a remote Alaskan experience on Gravina Island's south shore with abundant recreation options, beautiful scenery, and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Reviewers praise its cleanliness, peaceful setting, and well-stocked firewood.
Wildlife alert: Harbor seals, humpback whales, North American river otters, Sitka black-tailed deer, and marbled murrelets documented in the area
Insider tips for Phocena Bay Cabin: Book early — federal campground with limited availability Mooring buoy available in Phocena Bay for boat access Firewood sold on-site; reviewers note it is pre-stocked in the cabin
Skip Phocena Bay Cabin if: Require hookups — no electrical or water hookups available. Cannot arrange floatplane or boat transportation — only accessible by these methods. Need a large campground — only 1 tent site available.
Best time to visit Phocena Bay Cabin: Year-round — Cabin available year-round per RIDB official description.
Nearby campgrounds: Signal Creek Campground (Ketchikan, AK), Kegan Cove Cabin (CRAIG, AK), Kegan Creek Cabin (CRAIG, AK), Last Chance Campground (Ketchikan, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Phocena Bay Cabin
Cell signal at Phocena Bay Cabin (KETCHIKAN, 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.
Phocena Bay Cabin sits on the south shore of Phocena Bay on the west side of Gravina Island approximately 15 miles from Ketchikan. The cabin was constructed in 1973 and moved to its current site in 1985. The cabin is available year-round and makes an excellent base for experiencing this corner of Alaska with its recreation options, beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife.
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 entryBook early
federal campground with limited availability
Mooring buoy available in Phocena Bay for boat access
Firewood sold on-site; reviewers note it is pre-stocked in the cabin
Cabin available year-round per RIDB official description
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 →
Approximately 15 air miles and 25 water miles from Ketchikan on the south shore of Phocena Bay on the west side of Gravina Island. Accessible by floatplane or by boat. A mooring buoy is located in Phocena Bay. Refer to USGS Ketchikan A-6. Please consult local tide tables before departing for the cabin.
Campground entrance
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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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