Sevenfathom Bay Cabin

Tongass National Forest — fishing, hiking

Location: SITKA, AK, AK

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (6 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Sevenfathom Bay Cabin is located 22 miles southeast of Sitka, Alaska on Baranof Island. This cabin is generally available year-round, weather permitting, and was built in April 1991 by a group of local Sitka volunteers. The cabin can be accessed from Sitka via a 1.5-hour boat ride or a 15-minute floatplane ride.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

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

Remote cabin on Baranof Island with year-round access (weather permitting) and excellent fishing opportunities. Built by local Sitka volunteers in 1991, offering a true wilderness experience 22 miles southeast of Sitka.

Wildlife alert: Orca, Steller Sea Lion, Sitka Black-tailed Deer, Bald Eagle, Merlin, and American Mink present in the area.

Insider tips for Sevenfathom Bay Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand. Plan your own transportation: 1.5-hour boat ride or 15-minute floatplane ride from Sitka required. Bring all your own amenities — this is a remote site with no hookups and visitors are responsible for their own supplies.

Skip Sevenfathom Bay Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available.. You cannot arrange your own transportation to/from Sitka.. You prefer developed campgrounds with services nearby..

Best time to visit Sevenfathom Bay Cabin: Year-round — Generally available year-round, weather permitting, as stated in RIDB official description..

Nearby campgrounds: Kanga Bay Cabin (SITKA, AK), Salmon Lake Cabin Sitka (SITKA, AK), Samsing Cove Cabin (SITKA, AK), Avoss Lake Cabin (SITKA, AK).

Cell Phone Coverage at Sevenfathom Bay Cabin

Cell signal at Sevenfathom Bay 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.

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SITKA, AK, AK★ 4.7 (6 reviews)From $50/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Sevenfathom Bay Cabin is located 22 miles southeast of Sitka, Alaska on Baranof Island. This cabin is generally available year-round, weather permitting, and was built in April 1991 by a group of local Sitka volunteers. The cabin can be accessed from Sitka via a 1.5-hour boat ride or a 15-minute floatplane ride.

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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 RingsFirewood for Sale
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Fishing

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 to/from Sitka.✕ You prefer developed campgrounds with services nearby.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 1 site and high demand.

Plan your own transportation: 1.5-hour boat ride or 15-minute floatplane ride from Sitka required.

Bring all your own amenities

this is a remote site with no hookups and visitors are responsible for their own supplies.

Best: Year-round

Generally available year-round, weather permitting, as stated in 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: Orca, Steller Sea Lion, Sitka Black-tailed Deer, Bald Eagle, Merlin, and American Mink present in the area.

Location

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Accessible year round, weather permitting. Located 22 miles southeast of Sitka, north of West Crawfish Inlet, just outside the South Baranof Wilderness Area on the southwest side of Baranof Island. From Sitka, boat access takes about 90 minutes and air access takes about 15 minutes. For geographic features surrounding the cabin refer to USGS topographic map Port Alexander D-4. Please consult local tide tables before departing for the cabin.

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 Sevenfathom Bay Cabin cost per night?+
Sevenfathom Bay Cabin costs $50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Sevenfathom Bay Cabin open?+
Sevenfathom Bay Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Sevenfathom Bay Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Sevenfathom Bay Cabin?+
Sevenfathom Bay Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Sevenfathom Bay Cabin?+
Sevenfathom Bay 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 Sevenfathom Bay Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Sevenfathom Bay Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Sevenfathom Bay Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Sevenfathom Bay 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
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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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$50 /night★ 4.7 (6)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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