West Point Cabin
Tongass National Forest — ocean access, fishing, hiking
Location: PETERSBURG, AK, AK
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (10 reviews)
Season: May through October
The West Point Cabin is located near the mouth of Portage Bay on Kupreanof Island. It provides a tranquil place to stay amid very scenic surroundings. The cabin also offers access to a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, fishing and boating, as well as whale-watching at Fredrick Sound.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Remote scenic cabin near Portage Bay on Kupreanof Island offering tranquil surroundings and access to hiking, fishing, boating, and whale-watching at Fredrick Sound. One verified camper praised it as a nice, clean, quiet cabin in a remote area.
Wildlife alert: Dall's Porpoise, Sitka Black-tailed Deer, Marbled Murrelet, Common Loon
Insider tips for West Point Cabin: Bring your own drinking water as the on-site water source quality is not good Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability The cabin is accessible by boat or float plane only
Skip West Point Cabin if: You need hookups - no hookups available. You cannot arrange boat or float plane transportation. You prefer established campground amenities - this is a remote 1-site facility. You have difficulty using wood heating with basic tools.
Best time to visit West Point Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Portage Bay Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK), Salt Chuck East Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK), Petersburg Lake Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK), Towers Arm Cabin (PETERSBURG, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at West Point Cabin
Cell signal at West Point Cabin (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.
The West Point Cabin is located near the mouth of Portage Bay on Kupreanof Island. It provides a tranquil place to stay amid very scenic surroundings. The cabin also offers access to a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, fishing and boating, as well as whale-watching at Fredrick Sound.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBring your own drinking water as the on-site water source quality is not good
Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
The cabin is accessible by boat or float plane only
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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The West Point Cabin is located near the mouth of Portage Bay on Kupreanof Island. It is situated west of West Point, just around the point from Fredrick Sound. It is 18 miles by float plane or 24 miles by boat from Petersburg. The cabin can be found on USGS topographic maps Sumdum A4, Sumdum A5, Petersburg D4 and Petersburg D5. Maps are available online or by calling the Petersburg Ranger District at (907) 772-3871. Float plane or boat access can only occur at certain stages of the tide. Please
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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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