Polk Camp
Open year-round, weather permitting. Reservations via Recreation.gov with a 3-day minimum stay required. Check-in and check-out at noon.
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About
Polk Camp is a three-bedroom rental cabin nestled in young Sitka spruce and western hemlock on Polk Inlet, Prince of Wales Island in Alaska's Tongass National Forest. Originally used as remote housing for Forest Service timber staff, the cabin now serves as a recreation rental accessible by vehicle, boat, or floatplane. The facility features a large kitchen with a full-size propane stove and oven, ample counter and cupboard space, a gathering room, and a deck overlooking the inlet. The cabin's three bedrooms each contain two moveable beds, accommodating up to six guests. An outhouse provides restroom facilities. Potable water is not available, so guests must bring their own supply along with sleeping bags, dishes, and cleaning supplies. Firewood may be available but is not guaranteed. Dog Salmon Creek flows into the inlet just south of the cabin, offering excellent runs of coho, chum, sockeye, and pink salmon, as well as cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, and Dolly Varden. The Dog Salmon Fish Pass is a popular bear viewing site in August. The surrounding estuary hosts abundant wildlife including sandhill cranes, eagles, wolves, black bears, and Sitka black-tailed deer. A network of ATV trails provides additional exploration opportunities.
Directions
From Craig, take the Craig/Klawock-Hollis Highway toward Hollis. Turn right on Hydaburg Road (State Route 913) and travel 8 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 21 (Polk Inlet and Twelvemile Road). Follow FR 21 for 14 miles, then turn left toward Polk Inlet. The cabin parking area is about 1.5 miles ahead on the left. Access is through a locked gate at the end of the road.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $45 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 826-3271 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| Tongass NF - Polk Camp |
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