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
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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.
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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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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.
Generally available year-round, weather permitting, as stated in RIDB official description.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
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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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