Suloia Lake Cabin

Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing

Location: SITKA, AK, AK

Price: From $45 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)

Season: May through October

Suloia Lake Cabin sits on the western shore of Suloia Lake on Chichagof Island in the West Chichagof-Yakobi Wilderness Area, 30 miles northwest of Sitka, Alaska. The cabin is generally available April through mid-November and makes an excellent base for experiencing wilderness solitude in this corner of Alaska. The current cabin was built and donated by the Carl Eurich family in memory of their son.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing, Boat Launch

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

Suloia Lake Cabin offers wilderness solitude on Chichagof Island in the West Chichagof-Yakobi Wilderness Area, 30 air miles northwest of Sitka. The site provides excellent opportunities for fishing, boating, and experiencing remote Alaskan wilderness.

Wildlife alert: Brown bears and Sitka black-tailed deer present in area. Also Coastal Rock Ptarmigan, Bonaparte's Gull, Red-breasted Sapsucker, and Greater Yellowlegs.

Insider tips for Suloia Lake Cabin: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 1 site Access by floatplane from Sitka; plan accordingly for transportation No hookups available; tent camping only

Skip Suloia Lake Cabin if: You need hookups—no hookups at this site. You cannot arrange floatplane access from Sitka. You prefer developed campgrounds with multiple sites.

Best time to visit Suloia Lake Cabin: May-October — Official operating season per verified data; RIDB notes cabin generally available April through mid-November.

Nearby campgrounds: Piper Island Cabin (SITKA, AK), Appleton Cove Cabin (SITKA, AK), Allan Point Cabin (SITKA, AK), North Beach Cabin (SITKA, AK).

Cell Phone Coverage at Suloia Lake Cabin

Cell signal at Suloia Lake 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 (1 reviews)From $45/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Suloia Lake Cabin sits on the western shore of Suloia Lake on Chichagof Island in the West Chichagof-Yakobi Wilderness Area, 30 miles northwest of Sitka, Alaska. The cabin is generally available April through mid-November and makes an excellent base for experiencing wilderness solitude in this corner of Alaska. The current cabin was built and donated by the Carl Eurich family in memory of their son.

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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 RingsBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Fishing

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 at this site✕ You cannot arrange floatplane access from Sitka✕ You prefer developed campgrounds with multiple sites

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 1 site

Access by floatplane from Sitka; plan accordingly for transportation

No hookups available; tent camping only

Best: May-October

Official operating season per verified data; RIDB notes cabin generally available April through mid-November

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 and Sitka black-tailed deer present in area. Also Coastal Rock Ptarmigan, Bonaparte's Gull, Red-breasted Sapsucker, and Greater Yellowlegs.

Location

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Accessible generally from late April through mid November. Located 30 air miles northwest of Sitka on Chichagof Island (within West Chichagof-Yakobi Wilderness Area). Access by floatplane takes about 20 minutes from Sitka. For geographic features surrounding cabin, refer to USGS topographic map Sitka B-6.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Suloia Lake Cabin cost per night?+
Suloia Lake Cabin costs $45 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Suloia Lake Cabin open?+
Suloia Lake Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Suloia Lake Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Suloia Lake Cabin?+
Suloia Lake Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Suloia Lake Cabin?+
Suloia Lake 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 Suloia Lake Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Suloia Lake Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Suloia Lake Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Suloia Lake 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
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
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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$45 /night★ 5 (1)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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