Anchor Pass Cabin
Anchor Pass Cabin is open year-round and serves as a halfway point for those traveling around Revillagigedo Island. This secluded retreat sits on the mainland across from the east end of Bell Island, offering scenic views and myriad recreational opportunities. The site can be accessed by floatplane, boat or kayak, depending on conditions. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
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Site mix
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Site guide
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Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Fees | Only one change per reservation for all Alaska cabins is allowed. Change is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation; after one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the current reservation and re-book the new dates. |
This 12x14-ft. pan-abode style cabin sleeps six and comes equipped with two single bunks, two double bunks, a table and benches, wood stove, splitting maul, cleaning equipment and an outhouse. Bring your own firewood as it cannot be guaranteed. Water and electricity are not provided. Water is available from a nearby creek, but must be treated before being used. It is recommended that visitors bring their own water supply. Other items to pack include sleeping bags, sleeping pads, food, cookware, plates, utensils, lanterns or flashlights, toilet paper, garbage bags, a fire extinguisher and fire starter. Visitors are expected to pack out trash and clean the cabin before leaving.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
The cabin is approximately 50 air miles north of Ketchikan, located on the mainland shore of Anchor Pass across from the east end of Bell Island. It is accessible by floatplane or by boat. A mooring buoy is provided at the site on a first come-first serve basis.
| Nearest town | Ketchikan, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 55.9726° N, 131.3985° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- A mooring float is available, but it is not for the exclusive use of cabin visitors.
Explore
Public land it sits in
Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness begins about 14 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 14 miMisty Fjords National Monument Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 2,144,010 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Natural features
The cabin is tucked into a forested area on the shore of Anchor Pass. A beach is located in front of the cabin, which may be submerged in high tides. The front deck offers a spectacular view of the mountains of northern Revillagigedo Island. Wildlife in the area includes Sitka black-tailed deer, mountain goats, wolves and black and brown bears. Many species of waterfowl and marine mammals may be seen in Anchor Pass.
Recreation
This area offers good saltwater fishing for halibut, rockfish, red snapper and salmon, as well as shrimping and crabbing opportunities. There may be some restrictions on sport fishing for salmon in areas close to the cabin. Sea kayaking is an extremely popular way of getting around, but visitors must provide their own equipment and consult tide charts before setting out ( local tide charts ). Hunting is possible in designated seasons with the proper permit.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Anchor Pass Cabin?
Sites at Anchor Pass Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Anchor Pass Cabin?
Only one change per reservation for all Alaska cabins is allowed. Change is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation; after one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the current reservation and re-book the new dates.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Anchor Pass Cabin?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Anchor Pass Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Anchor Pass Cabin?
This area offers good saltwater fishing for halibut, rockfish, red snapper and salmon, as well as shrimping and crabbing opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Anchor Pass Cabin?
Ketchikan, Alaska.
Source: Getting there
What if Anchor Pass Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Anchor Pass Buoy (0.1 mi, first-come), Thoms Creek Crossing Campsite (33 mi, first-come), and Upper Salamander Creek Campsite (34.1 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby