Plotnikof Lake Cabin
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: SITKA, AK, AK
Price: From $45 per night
Rating: 1 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Plotnikof Lake Cabin is located on Baranof Island within the South Baranof Wilderness Area, 45 air miles southeast of Sitka, Alaska. The wood cabin is generally available mid-June to October and makes an excellent base for experiencing and exploring this corner of Alaska. The cabin can be accessed by floatplane only, weather permitting.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Bear Boxes, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale
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Remote wilderness cabin on Baranof Island offering excellent fishing and hiking opportunities in the South Baranof Wilderness Area. Access by floatplane provides a true backcountry Alaska experience.
Wildlife alert: Brown bears (including ABC Islands Brown Bear subspecies) and Great Blue Herons present in area
Insider tips for Plotnikof Lake Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site Floatplane access is 40 minutes from Sitka with only 100-foot walk to cabin Firewood available for sale on-site
Skip Plotnikof Lake Cabin if: Seeking developed amenities - no hookups available. Unable to arrange own floatplane transportation - access by floatplane only, weather permitting. Visiting outside May-October season - seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Plotnikof Lake Cabin: June-October — Cabin generally available mid-June through October per RIDB; May through October season window listed.
Nearby campgrounds: Davidof Lake Cabin (SITKA, AK), Avoss Lake Cabin (SITKA, AK), Sevenfathom Bay Cabin (SITKA, AK), Kanga Bay Cabin (SITKA, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Plotnikof Lake Cabin
Cell signal at Plotnikof Lake 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.
Plotnikof Lake Cabin is located on Baranof Island within the South Baranof Wilderness Area, 45 air miles southeast of Sitka, Alaska. The wood cabin is generally available mid-June to October and makes an excellent base for experiencing and exploring this corner of Alaska. The cabin can be accessed by floatplane only, weather permitting.
Verified facts
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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 as this is a federal campground with only 1 site
Floatplane access is 40 minutes from Sitka with only 100-foot walk to cabin
Firewood available for sale on-site
Cabin generally available mid-June through October per RIDB; May through October season window listed
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Accessible early June through October. This cabin is located 45 miles southeast of Sitka, 4 miles east of Whale Bay, on the south-central part of Baranof Island. Access by floatplane is 40 minutes from Sitka. For geographic features surrounding the cabin, refer to USGS topographic map Port Alexander C-3.
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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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