Eight Fathom Cabin
Eight Fathom Cabin is a national forest campground in Alaska. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Alaska
- Coordinates
- 58.00139, -135.77139
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Berry Picking, Biking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Clam Digging, Crabbing, Cross Country Skiing, Fishing, Gold Panning, Hiking, Hunting
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (907) 945-3631
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Eight Fathom Cabin
Overview Eight Fathom Cabin was constructed in 2009. It is located 15 miles from Hoonah, Alaska in the protected waters of Port Frederick. It is generally available year-round and makes an excellent base for experiencing this corner of Alaska, offering recreational options and abundant wildlife. The cabin is remote. It is accessible only by boat or float plane. From Hoonah, the boat ride is 45 minutes. By float plane, the flight is 30 minutes from Juneau and less than 10 minutes from Hoonah. This is a primitive cabin with no electricity, indoor plumbing or cell phone coverage. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. Recreation The cabin has good access to hunting, freshwater fishing, and saltwater fishing areas. For information about fishing and hunting permits and seasons, visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website. A fine gravel beach in front of the cabin is suitable for landing and launching small boats. Tide tables should be consulted prior to any boating excursion. Neka Hot Springs tub is located 9 miles from the cabin. Visitors can access the hot springs from National Forest System road 8580. Facilities The 15x17-ft. milled cedar log cabin has a sleeping loft and an outside deck. The cabin accommodates up to 8 people and has single over double bunk beds, a table and benches, a cooking counter, a broom and dust pan. A wood burning stove is provided for heat. The beach access t
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 21 designated routes (57 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sulphur Springs Dispersed Camping Area | National forest camping area | 25 mi | — | — |
| Greentop Cabin | National forest campground | 26 mi | — | No hookups |
| George Islands | National forest campground | 27 mi | — | — |
| Hollywood Farms | RV park | 29 mi | — | — |
| Bartlett Cove Campground | Private campground | 31 mi | — | — |
| Bartlett Cove Campground | National park campground | 31 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.