Portage Bay Cabin
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: PETERSBURG, AK, AK
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Portage Bay Cabin is located on the eastern shore of Portage Bay on Kupreanof Island, due east of Stop Island. It provides access to scenic views as well as a variety of recreational opportunities. Visitors to the area enjoy fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Portage Bay Cabin offers excellent halibut, trout, salmon, and grayling fishing with scenic views and access to hiking and wildlife viewing opportunities on Kupreanof Island.
Wildlife alert: Sitka Black-tailed Deer, Moose, and Common Loon present in area. Black bears (not grizzlies) inhabit the island.
Insider tips for Portage Bay Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand Arrange your own transportation: 15 miles by float plane or 25 miles by boat from Petersburg Bring your own amenities — guests are responsible for their own supplies and safety
Skip Portage Bay Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You cannot arrange private boat or float plane transportation. You prefer drive-in campgrounds with road access.
Best time to visit Portage Bay Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: West Point Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK), Salt Chuck East Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK), Petersburg Lake Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK), Towers Arm Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Portage Bay Cabin
Cell signal at Portage Bay Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
The Portage Bay Cabin is located on the eastern shore of Portage Bay on Kupreanof Island, due east of Stop Island. It provides access to scenic views as well as a variety of recreational opportunities. Visitors to the area enjoy fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing.
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 transportation: 15 miles by float plane or 25 miles by boat from Petersburg
Bring your own amenities
guests are responsible for their own supplies and safety
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Petersburg the journey is 15 miles by float plane or 25 miles by boat. Refer to USGS topographic map Petersburg D4. Petersburg D3. Sumdum A4 may also be helpful. Maps are available online or by calling the Petersburg Ranger District at (907) 772-3871. Float plane or boat access can only occur at certain stages of the tide. Please check current conditions prior to your trip. Click here for more information.
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- 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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