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

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

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.

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SITKA, AK, AK★ 3.7 (11 reviews)From $55/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: Year-round

Cabin available year-round, weather permitting, per RIDB official description

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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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, Sitka black-tailed deer, American beavers, harbor seals, and various waterfowl including Canada geese and common loons documented in the area

Location

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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.

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 Piper Island Cabin cost per night?+
Piper Island Cabin costs $55 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Piper Island Cabin open?+
Piper Island Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Piper Island Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Piper Island Cabin?+
Piper Island Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Piper Island Cabin?+
Piper 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 Piper Island Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Piper Island Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Piper Island Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Piper 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★ 3.7 (11)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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