Piper Island Cabin
Tongass National Forest — ocean access, fishing
Location: SITKA, AK, AK
Price: From $55 per night
Rating: 3.7 out of 5 (11 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Piper Island Cabin is located on a small island within Fish Bay, 30 miles north of Sitka, Alaska on Baranof Island. The modified A-frame cabin is available year-round, weather permitting, and was built in 1994 by volunteers from the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station and a group of local Sitka volunteers.
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 remote cabin on Piper Island with fishing and hunting opportunities. Built by U.S. Coast Guard volunteers in 1994, this A-frame cabin offers a unique backcountry experience accessible by boat (1.5 hours) or floatplane (20 minutes) from Sitka.
Wildlife alert: Brown bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, American beavers, harbor seals, and various waterfowl including Canada geese and common loons documented in the area
Insider tips for Piper Island Cabin: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand Arrange your own boat or floatplane transportation from Sitka in advance; this is a remote island location Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements
Skip Piper Island Cabin if: You need hookups—no hookups available at this site. You cannot arrange private boat or floatplane transportation. You prefer developed campgrounds with multiple sites and services.
Best time to visit Piper Island Cabin: Year-round — Cabin available year-round, weather permitting, per RIDB official description.
Nearby campgrounds: Suloia Lake Cabin (SITKA, AK), Allan Point Cabin (SITKA, AK), Appleton Cove Cabin (SITKA, AK), North Beach Cabin (SITKA, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Piper Island Cabin
Cell signal at Piper 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.
Piper Island Cabin is located on a small island within Fish Bay, 30 miles north of Sitka, Alaska on Baranof Island. The modified A-frame cabin is available year-round, weather permitting, and was built in 1994 by volunteers from the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station and a group of local Sitka volunteers.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand
Arrange your own boat or floatplane transportation from Sitka in advance; this is a remote island location
Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements
Cabin available year-round, weather permitting, per RIDB official description
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 by floatplane or boat, weather permitting. Located 30 miles north of Sitka within Schulze Cove, on the north side of Fish Bay, the northwest coast of Baranof Island. From Sitka, boat access is 90 minutes, air access is 20 minutes. For geographic features surrounding the cabin, refer to USGS topographic map Sitka B-5. 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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