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

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

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.

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SITKA, AK, AK★ 5 (2 reviews)From $50/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Bear Boxes

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 want hotel-style amenities or room service — pack everything in and out✕ You can't arrange floatplane access ($) or boat transport from Sitka

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Official operating season when lake is ice-free and accessible by floatplane

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: Brown bears, humpback whales, sea otters, and great blue herons present in the area — use bear boxes provided

Location

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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.

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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 Sitkoh Lake (West) Cabin cost per night?+
Sitkoh Lake (West) Cabin costs $50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Sitkoh Lake (West) Cabin open?+
Sitkoh Lake (West) Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Sitkoh Lake (West) Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Sitkoh Lake (West) Cabin?+
Sitkoh Lake (West) Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Sitkoh Lake (West) Cabin?+
Sitkoh Lake (West) 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 Sitkoh Lake (West) Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Sitkoh Lake (West) Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Sitkoh Lake (West) Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Sitkoh Lake (West) Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
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recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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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
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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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★ 5 (2)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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