Point Amargura Cabin

Tongass National Forest — ocean access

Location: KETCHIKAN/CRAIG, AK, AK

Price: From $25 per night

Rating: 3.6 out of 5 (5 reviews)

Season: May through October

Point Amargura Cabin offers guests a unique lodging experience on San Fernando Island in southeastern Alaska. The remote site offers a scenic setting for fishing, hunting, beachcombing and wildlife viewing, all within the vicinity of the cabin. The site is accessible by boat or float plane at high tide.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Firewood for Sale

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

Point Amargura Cabin offers a remote, scenic setting on San Fernando Island ideal for fishing, hunting, beachcombing, and wildlife viewing. Google reviewers praise it as an absolutely gorgeous cabin with stunning serene views.

Wildlife alert: Humpback Whale, Orca, Pacific Harbor Seal, Sandhill Crane, Common Murre, Rhinoceros Auklet, Ancient Murrelet

Insider tips for Point Amargura Cabin: Access is by boat or float plane at high tide only from Craig-Klawock area Bring a chainsaw to process abundant driftwood for fires Plan drop-off and pick-up carefully around high tide schedules Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety

Skip Point Amargura Cabin if: You cannot arrange your own boat or float plane transportation. You need standard hookups — no hookups available at this site. You cannot visit during May through October operating season only. You require quick or easy access — remote location requires tide-dependent travel.

Best time to visit Point Amargura Cabin: May-October — Official operating season for Point Amargura Cabin.

Nearby campgrounds: Harris River Campground (CRAIG, AK), Black Bear Lake Cabin (Tongass National Forest, Ak) (CRAIG, AK), Eagles Nest Campground (Craig, AK), Control Lake Cabin (KETCHIKAN/THORNE BAY, AK).

Cell Phone Coverage at Point Amargura Cabin

Cell signal at Point Amargura Cabin (KETCHIKAN/CRAIG, 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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KETCHIKAN/CRAIG, AK, AK★ 3.6 (5 reviews)From $25/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Point Amargura Cabin offers guests a unique lodging experience on San Fernando Island in southeastern Alaska. The remote site offers a scenic setting for fishing, hunting, beachcombing and wildlife viewing, all within the vicinity of the cabin. The site is accessible by boat or float plane at high tide.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFirewood for Sale
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Electric Hookups

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 cannot arrange your own boat or float plane transportation✕ You need standard hookups — no hookups available at this site✕ You cannot visit during May through October operating season only✕ You require quick or easy access — remote location requires tide-dependent travel

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Access is by boat or float plane at high tide only from Craig-Klawock area

Bring a chainsaw to process abundant driftwood for fires

Plan drop-off and pick-up carefully around high tide schedules

Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety

Best: May-October

Official operating season for Point Amargura Cabin

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: Humpback Whale, Orca, Pacific Harbor Seal, Sandhill Crane, Common Murre, Rhinoceros Auklet, Ancient Murrelet

Location

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Access to Point Amagura Cabin is by boat or float plane at high tide from the Craig-Klawock area, 8 miles west of Craig, and 70 miles from Ketchikan on Point Amargura. Click here for local tide table information. A mooring buoy on the east side of the point is available on first-come, first-served basis. Mooring of more than one vessel allowed if first party there agrees. Refer to USGS map Craig B-5. Inclement weather conditions may cause extended stays during any time of the year and winter acc

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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

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How much does Point Amargura Cabin cost per night?+
Point Amargura Cabin costs $25 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Point Amargura Cabin open?+
Point Amargura Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Point Amargura Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Point Amargura Cabin?+
Point Amargura Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Point Amargura Cabin?+
Point Amargura 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 Point Amargura Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Point Amargura Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Point Amargura Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Point Amargura Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$25 /night★ 3.6 (5)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Eagles Nest Campground

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From $8/night

Control Lake Cabin

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