Shakes Slough 1 Cabin
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: WRANGELL, AK, AK
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 2.5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
Shakes Slough 1 Cabin makes an excellent basecamp for exploring the Stikine River. It is located at the confluence of the Stikine River and Shakes Slough and within a few hundred feet of neighboring Shakes Slough 2 Cabin. These cabins offer spectacular views of the surrounding Stikine-LeConte Wilderness.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Bear Boxes, Fishing
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Shakes Slough 1 Cabin serves as an excellent basecamp for exploring the Stikine River and Stikine-LeConte Wilderness, offering spectacular views. Google reviewers consistently rated it 5/5 stars, calling it 'completely breathtaking' and 'beautiful.'
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear and American Mink present in area. Bird species include Red-throated Loon, Short-billed Gull, Arctic Tern, and Spotted Sandpiper.
Insider tips for Shakes Slough 1 Cabin: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand A tide of at least 14 feet is required to navigate the Stikine River tide flats for boat access Accessible by float plane (20 miles from Wrangell) or shallow draft boat (25 miles from Wrangell) depending on conditions
Skip Shakes Slough 1 Cabin if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at this site. You require vehicle access—access is by float plane or boat only. You're visiting outside May-October—seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Shakes Slough 1 Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Shakes Slough 2 Cabin (WRANGELL, AK), Mount Rynda Cabin (WRANGELL, AK), Twin Lakes Cabin (Ak) (WRANGELL, AK), Mount Flemer Cabin (WRANGELL, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Shakes Slough 1 Cabin
Cell signal at Shakes Slough 1 Cabin (WRANGELL, 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.
Shakes Slough 1 Cabin makes an excellent basecamp for exploring the Stikine River. It is located at the confluence of the Stikine River and Shakes Slough and within a few hundred feet of neighboring Shakes Slough 2 Cabin. These cabins offer spectacular views of the surrounding Stikine-LeConte Wilderness.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
A tide of at least 14 feet is required to navigate the Stikine River tide flats for boat access
Accessible by float plane (20 miles from Wrangell) or shallow draft boat (25 miles from Wrangell) depending on conditions
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
The Shakes Slough Cabins are located in the Stikine-LeConte Wilderness on the north shore of the Stikine River at the Shakes Slough entrance. From Wrangell, the cabin is 20 miles by float plane or 25 miles by shallow draft boat. Low river levels and tides affect access to the cabins ( Stikine River level at Shakes Gage ). A minimum depth of 14 feet is required for navigating through the Stikine River tide flats. The river is normally ice-free May to October.
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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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