Samsing Cove Cabin
Tongass National Forest — ocean access, fishing
Location: SITKA, AK, AK
Price: From $65 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Samsing Cove Cabin is located 5.5 miles south of Sitka, Alaska off Sitka Sound on Baranof Island. The log cabin was built in 1991 by crews from S&S General Contractors of Sitka and many local businesses, individuals and volunteers. Roger and Judy Sudnikovich, owners of S&S General Contractors, donated the cabin, which replaced a log cabin built in 1941 by the Forest Service and the U.S.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
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Remote Samsing Cove Cabin offers year-round access to Sitka Sound with fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities. The log cabin, built in 1991, is located on the shore of Samsing Cove off Baranof Island.
Wildlife alert: Pacific White-sided Dolphin, Northern Bald Eagle, Common Raven, Red-necked Phalarope, and American Robin documented in the area
Insider tips for Samsing Cove Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with limited availability Access is by boat only, taking approximately 20 minutes from Sitka Cabin was built in 1991 and replaced an original 1941 Forest Service cabin
Skip Samsing Cove Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You don't have boat access to reach the remote location. You prefer developed campgrounds with multiple site options — only 1 tent site available.
Best time to visit Samsing Cove Cabin: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though access is weather permitting.
Nearby campgrounds: Kanga Bay Cabin (SITKA, AK), Salmon Lake Cabin Sitka (SITKA, AK), Starrigavan Creek Cabin (Sitka, AK), Starrigavan Campground And Day Use (SITKA, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Samsing Cove Cabin
Cell signal at Samsing Cove Cabin (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.
Samsing Cove Cabin is located 5.5 miles south of Sitka, Alaska off Sitka Sound on Baranof Island. The log cabin was built in 1991 by crews from S&S General Contractors of Sitka and many local businesses, individuals and volunteers. Roger and Judy Sudnikovich, owners of S&S General Contractors, donated the cabin, which replaced a log cabin built in 1941 by the Forest Service and the U.S.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with limited availability
Access is by boat only, taking approximately 20 minutes from Sitka
Cabin was built in 1991 and replaced an original 1941 Forest Service cabin
Campground operates year-round, though access is weather permitting
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Accessible year round, weather permitting. Located 5.5 miles south of Sitka, on the shore of Samsing Cove off Sitka Sound. Access is by boat only, and takes about 20 minutes from Sitka. For geographic features surrounding the cabin, refer to USGS topographic maps Port Alexander D-5 and D-4. Please consult local tide tables before departing for the cabin.
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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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