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Raven Cabin

Tongass National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: YAKUTAT, AK, AK

Price: From $35 per night

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (5 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Raven Cabin, formerly known as Middle Situk South Cabin, is located on the east bank of the Situk River. It is open year-round and makes an ideal base for fishing or hunting. The site can be accessed by wheeled plane, boat or a 3-mile hiking trail.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing

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

Raven Cabin is an ideal base for fishing and hunting on the Situk River, open year-round with access by trail, boat, or wheeled aircraft. One Google reviewer gave it a perfect 5-star rating.

Wildlife alert: Moose, sea otters, snowshoe hares, and various bird species including merlins and common mergansers present in the area.

Insider tips for Raven Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site. Access via 3-mile relatively flat hiking trail from Nine Mile Bridge on Forest Highway 10, though trail can flood. Arrange your own travel via wheeled plane, boat, or hiking; an airstrip is located near the cabin.

Skip Raven Cabin if: You need hookups; no hookups available at this site.. You cannot arrange your own transportation to the remote location.. You are unprepared to bring your own amenities..

Best time to visit Raven Cabin: Year-round — Cabin operates year-round according to RIDB official description..

Nearby campgrounds: Eagle Cabin (YAKUTAT, AK), Situk Lake Cabin (YAKUTAT, AK), Middle Dangerous River Cabin (YAKUTAT, AK), Italio River Cabin (TONGASS/YAKUTAT, AK).

Cell Phone Coverage at Raven Cabin

Cell signal at Raven Cabin (YAKUTAT, 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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    YAKUTAT, AK, AK★ 4.8 (5 reviews)From $35/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Raven Cabin, formerly known as Middle Situk South Cabin, is located on the east bank of the Situk River. It is open year-round and makes an ideal base for fishing or hunting. The site can be accessed by wheeled plane, boat or a 3-mile hiking trail.

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    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    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 RingsFishing
    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 need hookups; no hookups available at this site.✕ You cannot arrange your own transportation to the remote location.✕ You are unprepared to bring your own amenities.

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site.

    Access via 3-mile relatively flat hiking trail from Nine Mile Bridge on Forest Highway 10, though trail can flood.

    Arrange your own travel via wheeled plane, boat, or hiking; an airstrip is located near the cabin.

    Best: Year-round

    Cabin operates year-round according to RIDB official description.

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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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: Moose, sea otters, snowshoe hares, and various bird species including merlins and common mergansers present in the area.

    Location

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    Getting there →

    The cabin is located 8 air miles east of Yakutat on the east bank of Situk River. Access is by trail, boat or wheeled aircraft. From Nine Mile Bridge on Forest Highway 10, hike the 3-mile trail or boat 3.2 miles downriver (1.5 hour float). The cabin is 9.6 miles upriver from Situk Landing (terminus of Lost River Road). The Forest Service-maintained airstrip is about 300 feet from cabin. It is 1,800 feet long and 50 feet wide.

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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.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Raven Cabin cost per night?+
    Raven Cabin costs $35 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Raven Cabin open?+
    Raven Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Raven Cabin have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Raven Cabin?+
    Raven Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Raven Cabin?+
    Raven 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 Raven Cabin?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Raven Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Raven Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
    Raven Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $35 /night★ 4.8 (5)
    SeasonYear-round
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

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    From $35/night

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    From $45/night

    Middle Dangerous River Cabin

    YAKUTAT, AK

    From $25/night

    Italio River Cabin

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    From $35/night

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