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.
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…
Regional Order No. 10-00-00-04-01 - Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
TONGASS and CHUGACH NATIONAL FORESTS Regional Office Juneau, Alaska Order No. 10-00-00-04-01REGIONAL ORDEROccupancy and Use Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50 (a) & (b), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands, roads, and trails located within and/or administered by the…
Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
R-10 SUPPLEMENT 7700-96-1 7730EFFECTIVE 5/17/96 Page 10 of 117731.14 - EXHIBIT 01ORDER NO. R-10-96-01FOREST DEVELOPMENT ROADS AND TRAILSALASKA REGIONPursuant to Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Subpart B, Section261. so (a) (b), the following is prohibited on National Forest Developmentroads…
Area and Road Closure Order Prince of Wales Ranger District
The Ross Adams Mine area will be closed for public safety due to contamination removal and remediation work that includes the continuous use of large heavy earthmoving equipment (on the road system that accesses the mine site and locations where work will be occurring).The closure will be in place…
Beaver Falls Prohibitions Thorne Bay Ranger District
The following acts are prohibited in the Tongass National Forest within the Thorne Bay Ranger District: Being on, going into, or using any part of the boardwalk trail leading to the Beaver Falls karst viewing areas, Forest Service Trails 54776, 54776A, and 54776B.
Anan Wildlife Observatory Forest Order Wrangell Ranger District
To provide for public safety and resource protection, the following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System lands described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Use Restriction Area”).PROHIBITIONSA. Going into, being upon, entering, or…
Mendenhall Lake Campground and Auk Village Campground Occupancy Prohibitions Juneau Ranger District
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited within the Mendenhall Lake Campground and the Auk Village Campground:1.Camping for a period longer than 14 days within a 50-day period. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(a).2.Entering or remaining in a campground between…
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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