Spurt Cove Cabin
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: PETERSBURG, AK, AK
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Spurt Cove Cabin is located on the mainland, in a small cove on the north side of Thomas Bay. It makes a good base camp for exploring Thomas Bay, a favorite destination among boaters and kayakers. The cabin provides its own scenic views and also provides access to a variety of recreational activities.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Spurt Cove Cabin offers scenic views and serves as an excellent base camp for exploring Thomas Bay, a favorite destination for boaters and kayakers with opportunities for halibut, king salmon, and trout fishing.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Canada Goose, Marbled Murrelet, Sooty Grouse, and Mew Gull have been documented in the area.
Insider tips for Spurt Cove Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability. Cabin is accessible by boat or float plane only, approximately 18 miles by boat or 16 miles by plane from Petersburg. The cabin is accessible at any tide, but exercise caution when arriving.
Skip Spurt Cove Cabin if: You require hookups — no hookups available.. You cannot access the site by boat or float plane.. You plan to visit outside May through October when the campground is closed..
Best time to visit Spurt Cove Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Cascade Creek Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK), Swan Lake Cabin Petersburg (PETERSBURG, AK), Petersburg Lake Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK), Portage Bay Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Spurt Cove Cabin
Cell signal at Spurt Cove Cabin (PETERSBURG, 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.
The Spurt Cove Cabin is located on the mainland, in a small cove on the north side of Thomas Bay. It makes a good base camp for exploring Thomas Bay, a favorite destination among boaters and kayakers. The cabin provides its own scenic views and also provides access to a variety of recreational activities.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability.
Cabin is accessible by boat or float plane only, approximately 18 miles by boat or 16 miles by plane from Petersburg.
The cabin is accessible at any tide, but exercise caution when arriving.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
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Getting there →
The cabin is accessible by boat or float plane only and the journey is about 18 miles by boat and 16 miles by plane from Petersburg. The cabin is accessible at any tide, but care should be taken when entering the cove at high tide because boats can go dry quickly. Some float plane operators will not enter the cove at just any tide because of poor visibility through the water. Please check current conditions prior to your trip. Click here for more information. Refer to USGS topographic map Sumdum
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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.
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