Polk Inlet Field Camp
Open year-round with reservations through Recreation.gov. A 3-day minimum rental is required. Road access depends on seasonal conditions. Check-in and check-out are 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
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Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
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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…
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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 located in Polk Inlet on Prince of Wales Island in the Tongass National Forest of southeastern Alaska. Originally built as housing for U.S. Forest Service timber staff, the cabin now offers a unique lodging experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The spacious facility includes a large kitchen equipped with a full-size propane oven and stove, ample counter space, and a gathering room with a deck overlooking the surrounding forest. The cabin has an outhouse but no running water, so visitors must bring their own water supply. Wood may be available on site but is not guaranteed; guests should be prepared to cut their own. Visitors need to bring sleeping bags, sleeping pads, dishes, cleaning products, paper products, and fire starter. All garbage and food must be packed out. The location provides excellent opportunities for fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing. Dog Salmon Creek offers outstanding runs of sockeye, coho, chum, and pink salmon, along with trout and Dolly Varden. Dungeness crab are plentiful in the inlet. An estuary just south of the cabin hosts sandhill cranes, eagles, wolves, black bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, and migratory birds. The area also features numerous ATV trails for off-road exploration.
Directions
From Craig, take the Craig/Klawock-Hollis Highway toward Hollis. Turn right onto Hydaburg Road (State Route 913) and travel 8 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 21 (Polk Inlet and Twelvemile Road) and follow it for 14 miles. Turn left toward Polk Inlet; the cabin parking area is about 1.5 miles ahead on the left. Total distance is approximately 45 miles from Craig. Access is also possible by boat or floatplane.
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 | $45 - $75 |
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
| Recreation.gov - Polk Camp | |
| USFS Tongass - Polk Camp |
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