Trollers Cove Cabin
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: CRAIG, AK, AK
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Season: May through October
Trollers Cove Cabin offers recreation, relaxation and a unique Alaskan lodging experience on Prince of Wales Island in the Tongass National Forest. The remote site offers a scenic setting for fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing. The site is accessible by boat or floatplane.
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, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale
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Trollers Cove Cabin offers a unique remote Alaskan lodging experience on Prince of Wales Island in the Tongass National Forest with excellent fishing opportunities for bottom fishing and salmon trolling. Google reviewers praise it as a beautiful, secluded cabin in a scenic moss-covered forest with rocky coastline.
Insider tips for Trollers Cove Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand First-come, first-served tent platforms are available in addition to the cabin Access is by boat or floatplane - arrange your own transportation in advance
Skip Trollers Cove Cabin if: You need electric hookups - no hookups available at most sites. You require road access - location is only accessible by boat or floatplane. You're visiting outside May through October - seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Trollers Cove Cabin: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Polk Camp (CRAIG, AK), Josephine Lake Cabin (CRAIG, AK), Signal Creek Campground (Ketchikan, AK), Phocena Bay Cabin (KETCHIKAN, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Trollers Cove Cabin
Cell signal at Trollers Cove Cabin (CRAIG, 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.
Trollers Cove Cabin offers recreation, relaxation and a unique Alaskan lodging experience on Prince of Wales Island in the Tongass National Forest. The remote site offers a scenic setting for fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing. The site is accessible by boat or floatplane.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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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 as this is a federal campground with high demand
First-come, first-served tent platforms are available in addition to the cabin
Access is by boat or floatplane - arrange your own transportation in advance
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Location
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Getting there →
Access to Trollers Cove Cabin is typically by boat, but it can be accessed by floatplane as well. It is located 21 miles across Prince of Wales Island from Craig and 38 miles from Ketchikan. Tide levels affect the cabin's access. Click here for local tide table information. Refer to USGS map Craig B-1.
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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