About Steamer Bay Cabin
Steamer Bay Cabin is on the northwest corner of Etolin Island on the east side of Steamer Bay. Its location on saltwater provides access to fishing and paddling opportunities. The site can be accessed by float plane or boat, depending on conditions. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities. Saltwater fishing for King salmon is possible from May through July, silver salmon in August and September, and halibut from June through September. Dolly Varden and pink salmon (July through August) are available in nearby Porcupine Creek. Steamer Bay offers opportunities for crabbing, as well as digging for clams and abalone. The gravel beach, nearby islands and rocky shorelines invite beachcombing. The surrounding area can be explored on foot or by water, but [tide…
- Fees: Reservations can be made the day of arrival or up to 180 days in advance of cabin arrival. Cabin reservations are restricted to a maximum…
- Managed by: Tongass National Forest, FS
- Where: 13 mi northeast of Coffman Cove, AK · 56.165, -132.68917
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mussel Shell | ATV road | 1.8 mi | 10.5 mi |
| Almost Quiet | ATV road | 2.0 mi | 1.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
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Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
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- Turn Island Beach Campsite 13.7 mi
- Barnes Lake Cabin 14.5 mi
- Raven's Roost Cabin 14.7 mi
- Three Sisters Overlook Campsite 14.9 mi
- Nemo Campsites Entry & Info Site 15.3 mi