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Greentop Cabin

10 mi southwest of Pelican, AK · No signal at camp

Federal campgroundtype
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About Greentop Cabin

Greentop Cabin is located on the southwest tip of Yakobi Island within the West Chichagof-Yakobi Wilderness Area. The cabin was built in the 1940s by a fisherman. It is available year-round and makes an excellent base for experiencing this corner of Alaska with its many recreational options. The cabin is remote. It is located approximately 41 miles west of Hoonah and 67 miles northwest of Sitka. It is accessible only by boat or float plane. The flight is 1 hour from Sitka or Juneau and the boat ride is 1 hour from Pelican. 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. There are excellent opportunities for sea kayaking and boating in the numerous coves and protected bays. However, there are rocks in the area, so boating and…

  • Fees: Only one change per reservation for all Alaska cabins is allowed. Change is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the…
  • Managed by: Tongass National Forest, FS
  • Where: 10 mi southwest of Pelican, AK · 57.87361, -136.44972

Things to do:

FishingHikingBoating & paddlingWildlife & birdingHunting

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Greentop CabinHiking0.6 mi0.9 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

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Cell signal

No signal at camp

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Pristine

The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.

Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.