Salmon Bay Lake Cabin
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: THORNE BAY, AK, AK
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: May through October
Salmon Bay Lake Cabin offers visitors a unique Alaskan lodging experience on Prince of Wales Island. Located on the northern part of the island, the remote site offers a scenic setting for recreation and relaxation in the Tongass National Forest. Access to the site is by float plane or a boating/hiking combination, only at high tide.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Salmon Bay Lake Cabin offers a unique remote Alaskan lodging experience on Prince of Wales Island in the Tongass National Forest with access to fishing, boating, hiking, and hunting activities.
Wildlife alert: Sitka Black-tailed Deer, Humpback Whale, Northern Sea Otter, and Steller Sea Lion present in the area; seabirds include Common Murre, Bonaparte's Gull, Glaucous-winged Gull, and Black-legged Kittiwake.
Insider tips for Salmon Bay Lake Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Access is by float plane or boat/trail combination at high tide only—plan transportation in advance Bring your own amenities as the remote location requires self-sufficiency
Skip Salmon Bay Lake Cabin if: You need hookups—no hookups available at this site. You require vehicle access—accessible only by float plane or water/hiking combination. You need services outside May-October operating season.
Best time to visit Salmon Bay Lake Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during this period only.
Nearby campgrounds: Red Bay Lake Cabin (THORNE BAY, AK), El Capitan Campground (Thorne Bay , AK), Shipley Bay Cabin (THORNE BAY, AK), Kah Sheets Bay Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Salmon Bay Lake Cabin
Cell signal at Salmon Bay Lake Cabin (THORNE BAY, 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.
Salmon Bay Lake Cabin offers visitors a unique Alaskan lodging experience on Prince of Wales Island. Located on the northern part of the island, the remote site offers a scenic setting for recreation and relaxation in the Tongass National Forest. Access to the site is by float plane or a boating/hiking combination, only at high tide.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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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 limited availability
Access is by float plane or boat/trail combination at high tide only
plan transportation in advance
Bring your own amenities as the remote location requires self-sufficiency
Campground operates seasonally during this period only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Salmon Bay Lake Cabin is accessible by float plane on Salmon Lake, or by a boat/trail combination only at high tide. Refer to USGS maps Petersburg A-4 and B-4. From the Salmon Bay Lake trailhead: The 1.5 mile hike from a saltwater bay through muddy and slippery conditions, includes fording a stream to a boat with oars provided by the Forest Service. The stream crossing is dangerous and not recommended during high water. Guests must then paddle an additional mile to the cabin. By plane, Salmon Ba
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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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