Twelvemile Cabin
Tongass National Forest — ocean access, fishing, hiking
Location: CRAIG, AK, AK
Price: From $45 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Season: May through October
Twelvemile Cabin is a fully accessible cabin located on Twelvemile Inlet on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. The site offers recreation, relaxation and a unique lodging experience in the Tongass National Forest. Construction of this cabin was made possible through mitigation funds from Alaska Power and Telephone and the Federal Energy Regulatiory Commission.
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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Fully accessible cabin on Twelvemile Inlet in Tongass National Forest offering waterfront recreation and relaxation. Campers praise the peaceful, scenic setting with excellent bird watching and fishing opportunities.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear
Insider tips for Twelvemile Cabin: Bring starter logs—wood stove may not be stocked Water source available down the trail Located only 6 miles from Hydaburg Road turnoff, 35 miles from Craig
Skip Twelvemile Cabin if: Looking for hookups—no hookups available. Need flexibility—book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability. Visiting outside May-October—seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Twelvemile Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Polk Camp (CRAIG, AK), Harris River Campground (CRAIG, AK), Josephine Lake Cabin (CRAIG, AK), Black Bear Lake Cabin (Tongass National Forest, Ak) (CRAIG, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Twelvemile Cabin
Cell signal at Twelvemile 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.
Twelvemile Cabin is a fully accessible cabin located on Twelvemile Inlet on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. The site offers recreation, relaxation and a unique lodging experience in the Tongass National Forest. Construction of this cabin was made possible through mitigation funds from Alaska Power and Telephone and the Federal Energy Regulatiory Commission.
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 entryBring starter logs
wood stove may not be stocked
Water source available down the trail
Located only 6 miles from Hydaburg Road turnoff, 35 miles from Craig
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
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.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
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Getting there →
Twelvemile Cabin is located 6 miles from the Hydaburg Road turnoff, approximately 35 miles from Craig and 18 miles from Hydaburg. From Craig or Klawock, take the Craig/Klawock-Hollis Highway toward Hollis. Turn right on the Hydaburg Road (State Route 913) and travel for 8 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 21 (Polk Inlet and Twelvemile Road). Follow Forest Road 21 for 5 miles, then turn left toward Twelvemile Inlet. The cabin parking area is about 1.5 miles ahead on the left. From Naukati or Thor
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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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