Staney Creek Cabin
Tongass National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: THORNE BAY, AK, AK
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Season: May through October
Staney Creek Cabin offers visitors recreation, relaxation and a unique lodging experience on Prince of Wales Island in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest. The remote site offers a scenic setting for fishing, hiking, hunting and wildlife viewing, all within the vicinity of the cabin. The site can be accessed by vehicle and a half-mile hike, boat or by float plane.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Staney Creek Cabin offers a remote, scenic lodging experience on Prince of Wales Island in Tongass National Forest with excellent fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Google reviewers praise the waterfront setting and covered porch facilities.
Wildlife alert: Gray Wolf, Sitka Black-tailed Deer, and Northern Sea Otter present in area; also Sandhill Crane, Spruce Grouse, Red-breasted Sapsucker, and Wilson's Snipe
Insider tips for Staney Creek Cabin: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Access is half-mile hike from vehicle parking, or by boat/float plane Bring your own amenities and arrange your own transportation
Skip Staney Creek Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this site. You require year-round access — seasonal operations only May through October. You cannot arrange remote transportation or self-sufficient camping.
Best time to visit Staney Creek Cabin: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Sarkar Lake Cabin (THORNE BAY, AK), Honker Lake Cabin (THORNE BAY, AK), Sweet Water Lake Cabin (KETCHIKAN/THORNE BAY, AK), Control Lake Cabin (KETCHIKAN/THORNE BAY, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Staney Creek Cabin
Cell signal at Staney Creek Cabin (THORNE BAY, 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.
Staney Creek Cabin offers visitors recreation, relaxation and a unique lodging experience on Prince of Wales Island in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest. The remote site offers a scenic setting for fishing, hiking, hunting and wildlife viewing, all within the vicinity of the cabin. The site can be accessed by vehicle and a half-mile hike, boat or by float plane.
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 popular federal campground
Access is half-mile hike from vehicle parking, or by boat/float plane
Bring your own amenities and arrange your own transportation
Official operating season per verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Staney Creek Cabin is accessible by vehicle and a half-mile hike, by boat or by float plane. If driving from Hollis, take Highway 924 to Klawock. Travel to Highway 929 and turn north towards Control Lake Junction. Turn left on Forest Service Road 20 and travel for approximately 8 miles. Turn left again on Forest Service Road 2054 and follow signs to the Staney Creek Cabin Trailhead. Guests must hike approximately .5 miles from the trailhead to the cabin. Total drive time from Hollis is approxima
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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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