Kadake Bay Cabin
Open year-round and reservable via Recreation.gov. The cabin is receiving minimal maintenance in 2026. Wood for the stove is not guaranteed. Guests must pack out all garbage.
Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 10:34PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to continue through this evening and last through the weekend as multiple strong low pressure systems move into the northern gulf. These lows will bring multiple days of moderate to heavy rain, with around 1.5 to 3 inches of rain every 24 hours. Some areas, especially near Yakutat and along the gulf coast, could see localized areas reach around 4 inches of rain in 24 hours. Heaviest rain rates are anticipated late Saturday into Sunday with hourly rates of 0.15 to 0.3 inches possible. This heavy rain will likely cause rapid river rises along smaller rivers and streams, but no flooding is expected at this time for areas outside the flood watch. Along with this heavy rain, increased winds are highly likely across the area. Strongest winds are anticipated to occur late Saturday into Sunday with 30 to 40 kts, gusts to 50 kts across the gulf and 20 to 35 kts, gusts around 40 to 50 kts across the northern inner channels. Land winds will also increase, with areas especially along the central gulf coast seeing wind gusts up to around 45 mph. Check back for more updates through the weekend.
From Recreation.gov
Be advised this facility will receive minimal maintenance this year. If this facility has an oil stove please use clean #1 heating oil or kerosene to limit problems with operation. If this facility has a wood stove it is not guaranteed wood will be available. Please help us maintain this site for all to enjoy by packing out all garbage and leaving it cleaner than you found it. Report problems to the Petersburg Ranger District: 907-772-5869.
Regional Order No. 10-01 - Marijuana - Simple Possession
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on the Tongass and Chugach National Forests: Possessing, storing or transporting parts of a cannabis plant, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; including and not limited to…
About
Kadake Bay Cabin is a remote USFS rental cabin situated at the mouth of Kadake Creek on northeastern Kuiu Island in southeast Alaska's Tongass National Forest. The modified hunter-style cabin sleeps up to six guests with one double bunk, one single bunk, and a loft. Inside you'll find a wood stove, wooden table, benches, and basic tools like an axe and maul. An outhouse with a removable basket system is provided outside. The surrounding terrain features grassy tidal flats and low-elevation old-growth forest, home to black bears, waterfowl, and grouse. Kadake Creek offers fishing for coho and pink salmon, steelhead, Dolly Varden, and cutthroat trout. Hunting for bears and waterfowl is popular in the area. Guests must bring all essentials including sleeping bags, cooking gear, potable water, and kerosene or #1 diesel fuel for the stove. Firewood may be available but is not guaranteed. High levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning have been recorded in local clams. Access requires careful tide planning as 18-foot or higher tides are needed for direct boat or float plane access to the cabin.
Directions
Access is by float plane from Petersburg (39 miles) or boat from Kake (13 miles). Float planes generally land near the mouth of the bay and require up to a 2-mile hike across the tide flat at lower tides. An 18-foot or higher tide is required for direct boat or float plane access to the cabin.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 772-3871 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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