Swan Lake Cabin Petersburg
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: PETERSBURG, AK, AK
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Swan Lake Cabin is located on mainland Alaska along the southeast shore of Swan Lake. It is available for reservation year-round and provides access to a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, fishing, hunting and viewing wildlife. The cabin also provides spectacular scenic views of the surrounding area.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/swan-lake-cabin-petersburg to be notified when sites open up.
Swan Lake Cabin offers spectacular scenic views and access to diverse recreational activities including fishing, hiking, hunting, and wildlife viewing. Google reviewers praise it as an unforgettable experience with 360-degree views of jagged peaks and private lake access.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Marbled Murrelet, and Harlequin Duck documented in the area
Insider tips for Swan Lake Cabin Petersburg: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 1 site Access is by float plane or helicopter only, 18 miles from Petersburg Refer to USGS topographic maps Sumdum A3 and A2 for navigation
Skip Swan Lake Cabin Petersburg if: You need hookups—no hookups available at this site. You require easy vehicle access—float plane or helicopter required. You prefer winter camping—the lake freezes November through early June, severely limiting accessibility.
Best time to visit Swan Lake Cabin Petersburg: June-November — Swan Lake is normally frozen from November through early June, limiting access and recreational opportunities during winter months.
Nearby campgrounds: Cascade Creek Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK), Spurt Cove Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK), Ravens Roost Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK), Petersburg Lake Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Swan Lake Cabin Petersburg
Cell signal at Swan Lake Cabin Petersburg (PETERSBURG, 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.
Swan Lake Cabin is located on mainland Alaska along the southeast shore of Swan Lake. It is available for reservation year-round and provides access to a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, fishing, hunting and viewing wildlife. The cabin also provides spectacular scenic views of the surrounding area.
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 only 1 site
Access is by float plane or helicopter only, 18 miles from Petersburg
Refer to USGS topographic maps Sumdum A3 and A2 for navigation
Swan Lake is normally frozen from November through early June, limiting access and recreational opportunities during winter months
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
The cabin is accessible only by float plane or helicopter, 18 miles from Petersburg. Refer to USGS topographic map Sumdum A3. Sumdum A2 may also be useful. Maps are available online or by calling the Petersburg Ranger District at (907) 772-3871.
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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