Towers Arm Cabin
Tongass National Forest — fishing
Location: PETERSBURG, AK, AK
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
Towers Arm Cabin is one of the Petersburg Ranger District’s most remote cabins. A large tidal flat in front of the cabin provides excellent waterfowl viewing and hunting opportunities. Visitors also enjoy the area for its fishing and wildlife viewing.
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, Firewood for Sale
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Towers Arm Cabin offers remote access to excellent fishing for coho salmon (August-September) and steelhead trout (April-May), plus wildlife viewing opportunities with waterfowl on the tidal flats.
Insider tips for Towers Arm Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with limited availability A 15-foot tide minimum is required for boat access; 16-foot tide is recommended Access is by boat (38 miles from Petersburg) or float plane (16 miles from Petersburg) only
Skip Towers Arm Cabin if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You require road access — boat or float plane only. You visit outside May-October season — campground is seasonal.
Best time to visit Towers Arm Cabin: August-September — Peak coho salmon fishing season. April-May — Steelhead trout fishing season.
Nearby campgrounds: Salt Chuck East Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK), Petersburg Lake Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK), Portage Bay Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK), West Point Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Towers Arm Cabin
Cell signal at Towers Arm 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.
Towers Arm Cabin is one of the Petersburg Ranger District’s most remote cabins. A large tidal flat in front of the cabin provides excellent waterfowl viewing and hunting opportunities. Visitors also enjoy the area for its fishing and wildlife viewing.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with limited availability
A 15-foot tide minimum is required for boat access; 16-foot tide is recommended
Access is by boat (38 miles from Petersburg) or float plane (16 miles from Petersburg) only
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Steelhead trout fishing season
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Location
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Getting there →
Access is by boat or float plane only. From Petersburg the journey is 16 miles by float plane or 38 miles by boat. A 15-foot tide is required for boat access to the cabin. A 16-foot tide is recommended for float plane access. Lower tides may require up to a 2-mile hike across the tide flat to the cabin. Click here for more information. The cabin can be found on USGS topographic map Petersburg D5. Maps are available online or by calling the Petersburg Ranger District at (907) 772-3871.
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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.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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