Sarkar Lake Cabin

Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing

Location: THORNE BAY, AK, AK

Price: From $25 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (6 reviews)

Season: May through October

Sarkar Lake Cabin offers guests recreation, relaxation and a unique lodging experience on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. The remote site offers a scenic setting for fishing, canoeing and wildlife viewing, all within the vicinity of the cabin. The site can either be accessed by vehicle and a two mile boat trip, or by float plane.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale

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

Sarkar Lake Cabin offers a remote, scenic setting on Prince of Wales Island for fishing, canoeing, and wildlife viewing with excellent guest reviews praising the beautiful wilderness setting and great fishing with minimal crowds.

Wildlife alert: Humpback Whale, Sitka Black-tailed Deer, Northern Sea Otter, Spruce Grouse, White-winged Scoter, Marbled Murrelet

Insider tips for Sarkar Lake Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site A rowboat is available for campers to use Access the cabin by vehicle to Forest Road 20 boat launch (40 miles from Craig) then boat in approximately 2.5 miles, or arrange float plane access

Skip Sarkar Lake Cabin if: You need hookups - no hookups available. You cannot arrange your own transportation and safety responsibilities. You require year-round access - seasonal operations May through October only.

Best time to visit Sarkar Lake Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Barnes Lake Cabin (THORNE BAY, AK), Staney Creek Cabin (THORNE BAY, AK), Sweet Water Lake Cabin (KETCHIKAN/THORNE BAY, AK), El Capitan Cabin (Thorne Bay , AK).

Cell Phone Coverage at Sarkar Lake Cabin

Cell signal at Sarkar 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.

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THORNE BAY, AK, AK★ 5 (6 reviews)From $25/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Sarkar Lake Cabin offers guests recreation, relaxation and a unique lodging experience on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. The remote site offers a scenic setting for fishing, canoeing and wildlife viewing, all within the vicinity of the cabin. The site can either be accessed by vehicle and a two mile boat trip, or by float plane.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Electric HookupsFirewood for Sale

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✕ You cannot arrange your own transportation and safety responsibilities✕ You require year-round access - seasonal operations May through October only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

A rowboat is available for campers to use

Access the cabin by vehicle to Forest Road 20 boat launch (40 miles from Craig) then boat in approximately 2.5 miles, or arrange float plane access

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

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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: Humpback Whale, Sitka Black-tailed Deer, Northern Sea Otter, Spruce Grouse, White-winged Scoter, Marbled Murrelet

Location

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Sarkar Lake Cabin is accessible either by vehicle and then boating in, or by float plane. The Sarkar Cabin boat launch is located on Forest Road 20 about 40 miles from Craig. From Craig, head north on State Highway 929 to Control Lake Junction. From Control Lake Junction, travel Forest Service Road 20 for 40 miles to Sarkar Lake. The cabin is approximately 2 miles from the parking area by boat.The boat is provided by the Forest Service and uses a long shaft motor, but visitors will have to bring

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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

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How much does Sarkar Lake Cabin cost per night?+
Sarkar Lake Cabin costs $25 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Sarkar Lake Cabin open?+
Sarkar Lake Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Sarkar Lake Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Sarkar Lake Cabin?+
Sarkar Lake Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Sarkar Lake Cabin?+
Sarkar Lake 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 Sarkar Lake Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Sarkar Lake Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Sarkar Lake Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Sarkar Lake Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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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
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$25 /night★ 5 (6)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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