Shelikof Cabin
Tongass National Forest — ocean access, fishing, hiking
Location: SITKA, AK, AK
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Shelikof Cabin overlooks a sandy beach of Shelikof Bay on the west coast of Kruzof Island, 20 miles from Sitka, Alaska. The cabin is generally available year-round, weather permitting, and was built in 1991 by volunteers from the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station in Sitka.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
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Remote cabin on Shelikof Bay with sandy beach access and year-round availability. Excellent for fishing and hiking on Kruzof Island, 20 miles northwest of Sitka.
Wildlife alert: ABC Islands Brown Bear, Sea Otter, North American River Otter, and marine mammals including humpback whales present in the area. Great Blue Heron and Belted Kingfisher also documented nearby.
Insider tips for Shelikof Cabin: Contact Sitka Ranger District before first visit Access via helicopter, wheeled plane at low tide on beach, or 45-minute boat ride to Mud Bay plus 7-mile hike Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Skip Shelikof Cabin if: You need hookups - no hookups available. You require road access - remote location requires helicopter, plane, or boat plus hiking. Weather conditions are poor - operations weather dependent.
Best time to visit Shelikof Cabin: Year-round — Cabin generally available year-round, weather permitting.
Nearby campgrounds: North Beach Cabin (SITKA, AK), Brents Beach Cabin (SITKA, AK), Freds Creek Cabin (SITKA, AK), Allan Point Cabin (SITKA, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Shelikof Cabin
Cell signal at Shelikof Cabin (SITKA, AK): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Shelikof Cabin overlooks a sandy beach of Shelikof Bay on the west coast of Kruzof Island, 20 miles from Sitka, Alaska. The cabin is generally available year-round, weather permitting, and was built in 1991 by volunteers from the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station in Sitka.
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CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryContact Sitka Ranger District before first visit
Access via helicopter, wheeled plane at low tide on beach, or 45-minute boat ride to Mud Bay plus 7-mile hike
Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Cabin generally available year-round, weather permitting
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Open year round, weather permitting. Located 20 miles northwest of Sitka on the western shore of Kruzof Island in the Gulf of Alaska. First-time users of this cabin should contact the Sitka Ranger District office at 907-747-6671 for specific directions to the cabin. Helicopter or wheel plane can land on the beach at low tide. Access by boat is 45 minutes from Sitka to Mud Bay, then hike 7 miles on the Kruzof Island Road (old logging road) and Shelikof Trail. ATV access is allowed as far as Iris
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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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