Winstanley Island Cabin
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: KETCHIKAN/MISTY, AK, AK
Price: From $60 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Season: May through October
Winstanley Island Cabin is located on Winstanley Island approximately 30 air miles east of Ketchikan. The cabin offers saltwater recreation and wildlife viewing opportunities and makes an excellent base for experiencing this corner of Alaska. The cabin is remote and accessible only by float plane, boat or kayak, depending on conditions.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Remote Alaskan cabin on Winstanley Island offering excellent saltwater recreation, wildlife viewing, and fishing opportunities. Google reviewers consistently praise the well-maintained cabin, comfortable accommodations, and expansive beach revealed at low tide.
Wildlife alert: Brown Bear, Humpback Whale, Harbor Seal, Dall's Porpoise, and Sitka Black-tailed Deer present in the area. Red-throated Loon, White-winged Scoter, Common Murre, and Marbled Murrelet also documented.
Insider tips for Winstanley Island Cabin: Plan tide schedules - low tide reveals a huge beach great for walks and group activities Arrange your own transportation - cabin is accessible only by float plane, boat, or kayak Book early - federal campground requires advance reservations
Skip Winstanley Island Cabin if: You need electricity, indoor plumbing, or cell phone coverage - this is a primitive cabin with none of these. You cannot arrange your own float plane, boat, or kayak transportation. You are visiting outside May through October seasonal window.
Best time to visit Winstanley Island Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Winstanley Lake Cabin (KETCHIKAN/MISTY, AK), Checats Lake Cabin (KETCHICAN/MISTY, AK), Ella Narrows Cabin (KETCHIKAN/MISTY, AK), Manzanita Lake Cabin (KETCHIKAN/MISTY, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Winstanley Island Cabin
Cell signal at Winstanley Island Cabin (KETCHIKAN/MISTY, 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.
Winstanley Island Cabin is located on Winstanley Island approximately 30 air miles east of Ketchikan. The cabin offers saltwater recreation and wildlife viewing opportunities and makes an excellent base for experiencing this corner of Alaska. The cabin is remote and accessible only by float plane, boat or kayak, depending on conditions.
Verified facts
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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 entryPlan tide schedules - low tide reveals a huge beach great for walks and group activities
Arrange your own transportation - cabin is accessible only by float plane, boat, or kayak
Book early - federal campground requires advance reservations
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
The cabin is located on saltwater approximately 30 air miles east of Ketchikan on Winstanley Island on the east side of the Behm Canal between Rudyard and Smeaton Bays. The cabin is accessible by float plane or boat. A mooring buoy is provided at the site. Refer to USGS map Ketchikan B-3. Please consult local tide tables before departing for the cabin. This cabin is in a designated Wilderness area, and access by helicopter is illegal.
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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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