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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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

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

Location

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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.

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 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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●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
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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
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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$35 /night★ 4.8 (5)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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