Salmon Lake Cabin Sitka
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: SITKA, AK, AK
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (13 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Salmon Lake Cabin sits on the east shore of Salmon Lake on Baranof Island, 11 miles southeast of Sitka, Alaska. The cabin was built in 1998 by volunteers from the U.S. This remote site is generally accessible year-round by boat to Silver Bay, then walking 2 miles along the Salmon Lake-Redoubt Lake Trail.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
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Remote cabin on Baranof Island accessible year-round by floatplane or boat with hiking access. Highly rated by visitors (5/5 from 2 reviews) for its proximity to Sitka and gentle trail approach.
Wildlife alert: ABC Islands Brown Bear, Brown Bear, Northern Sea Otter, American Mink, Mountain Goat, Golden Eagle, and Yellow-billed Loon present in area
Insider tips for Salmon Lake Cabin Sitka: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 site Access via floatplane takes only 10 minutes from Sitka Boat access to Silver Bay followed by 2-mile hike on Salmon Lake-Redoubt Lake Trail Visitors must arrange and be responsible for their own transportation
Skip Salmon Lake Cabin Sitka if: You require hookups — no hookups available. You cannot arrange your own boat or floatplane transportation. You are unable to hike 2 miles to reach the cabin.
Best time to visit Salmon Lake Cabin Sitka: Year-round — Cabin is generally accessible year-round depending on mode of access, though weather conditions affect accessibility.
Nearby campgrounds: Samsing Cove Cabin (SITKA, AK), Kanga Bay Cabin (SITKA, AK), Baranof Lake Cabin (SITKA, AK), Sevenfathom Bay Cabin (SITKA, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Salmon Lake Cabin Sitka
Cell signal at Salmon Lake Cabin Sitka (SITKA, 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 Lake Cabin sits on the east shore of Salmon Lake on Baranof Island, 11 miles southeast of Sitka, Alaska. The cabin was built in 1998 by volunteers from the U.S. This remote site is generally accessible year-round by boat to Silver Bay, then walking 2 miles along the Salmon Lake-Redoubt Lake Trail.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 site
Access via floatplane takes only 10 minutes from Sitka
Boat access to Silver Bay followed by 2-mile hike on Salmon Lake-Redoubt Lake Trail
Visitors must arrange and be responsible for their own transportation
Cabin is generally accessible year-round depending on mode of access, though weather conditions affect accessibility
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Accessible nearly year round, depending on mode of access. Located 11 miles southeast of Sitka on Baranof Island, approximately 10 minutes by floatplane. Access by boat from Sitka to Silver Bay is 10 miles, and a 2-mile trail leads to the cabin. Trail begins near mooring buoy at the end of Silver Bay. Plan arrival and departure during high tide, unload gear at east shore at estuary head, then tie up boat at mooring buoy. Please consult local tide tables before departing for the cabin. For geogra
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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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