Sitkoh Lake (West) Cabin
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: SITKA, AK, AK
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
Sitkoh Lake West Cabin is nestled at the northwest shore of Sitkoh Lake on southeastern Chichagof Island, 35 miles northeast of Sitka, Alaska. Sitkoh Lake offers two public recreation cabins. The other cabin, Sitkoh Lake East Cabin, is near the east end of the lake.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Bear Boxes, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Remote wilderness cabin on Sitkoh Lake's northwest shore offering excellent fishing and boating opportunities. Highly rated by campers (4.9/5 stars) for its authentic Alaska experience with locally sourced wood and riverside location.
Wildlife alert: Brown bears, humpback whales, sea otters, and great blue herons present in the area — use bear boxes provided
Insider tips for Sitkoh Lake (West) Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Water available from nearby well, typically reliable Cabin sleeps 4 comfortably despite website claims of 6-8 capacity
Skip Sitkoh Lake (West) Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You want hotel-style amenities or room service — pack everything in and out. You can't arrange floatplane access ($) or boat transport from Sitka.
Best time to visit Sitkoh Lake (West) Cabin: May-October — Official operating season when lake is ice-free and accessible by floatplane.
Nearby campgrounds: Sitkoh Lake (East) Cabin (SITKA, AK), Appleton Cove Cabin (SITKA, AK), Lake Eva Cabin (SITKA, AK), Kook Lake Cabin (SITKA, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sitkoh Lake (West) Cabin
Cell signal at Sitkoh Lake (West) 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.
Sitkoh Lake West Cabin is nestled at the northwest shore of Sitkoh Lake on southeastern Chichagof Island, 35 miles northeast of Sitka, Alaska. Sitkoh Lake offers two public recreation cabins. The other cabin, Sitkoh Lake East Cabin, is near the east end of the lake.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Water available from nearby well, typically reliable
Cabin sleeps 4 comfortably despite website claims of 6-8 capacity
Official operating season when lake is ice-free and accessible by floatplane
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Accessible generally mid-April through October. Located 35 air miles northeast of Sitka, on the southeast side of Chichagof Island, about 30 minutes by floatplane. Access is also possible by boat to Peril Strait, then hiking about 3 miles on logging road system. This mode of access is recommended only for those who know the area well. For geographic features surrounding the cabin, refer to USGS topographic maps Sitka C-4, B-4, and C-3.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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