Kadake Bay Cabin
Kadake Bay Cabin provides spectacular scenery of the surrounding region. It is situated in a secluded bay off the coast of Kuiu Island in southeast Alaska. Visitors enjoy a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, hunting and viewing wildlife. The cabin can be accessed by float plane from Petersburg or by boat from the town of Kake. Tides will affect access to the cabin, sometimes requiring a 2-mile walk over a mud flat left at low tides. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
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Site mix
| Cabins | 1 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| P08 | Full | 6 / – |
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 | Reservations can be made the day of arrival or up to 180 days in advance and are restricted to a maximum stay of seven consecutive nights per party for any one reservation between May and September, and 10 consecutive days from Oct. 1 through April 30. |
The modified hunter-style cabin has bunk beds to sleep up to six people. It is equipped with a table, benches and an oil stove. Kerosene or #1 Diesel is needed for the oil stove, although Kerosene is suggested since it provides a cleaner burn. An outhouse with a removal basket system is provided. A broom, dust pan, axe and splitting maul are typically available, but may be missing or damaged. Water taken from the nearby stream should be treated or boiled. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own drinking water. Items to bring include Kerosene, sleeping bags and pads, a cook stove and cooking gear, towels, food, clothing, fire starter and garbage bags, among other necessities. All trash and food must be packed out, and visitors are expected to clean the cabin before leaving.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
Access is by boat (13 miles from Kake), or float plane (39 miles from Petersburg). Float planes generally land near the mouth of the bay and require up to a 2-mile hike across the tide flat. An 18-foot or higher tide is required for direct boat or float plane access to the cabin.
| Nearest town | Petersburg, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 56.7828° N, 133.9872° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Water for drinking, cooking and cleaning is not provided at the cabin.
Explore
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Natural features
The cabin is located at the mouth of Kadake Creek on northeastern Kuiu Island (pronounced CUE-you) inside a large tide flat. The surrounding terrain is a combination of grassy tidal flats and low-elevation, old-growth forest. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area, including waterfowl, grouse and black bears (learn about bear safety).
Recreation
Visitors to the area enjoy hunting for bears and waterfowl. Anglers may find coho and pink salmon, steelhead, Dolly Varden and cutthroat trout in Kadake Creek. Boating is a popular way to explore the area. An 18-foot tide is required to navigate the tide flats in front of the cabin, so visitors should consult tide tables in advance ( local tide tables ).
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Kadake Bay Cabin?
Sites at Kadake Bay 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 Kadake Bay Cabin?
Reservations can be made the day of arrival or up to 180 days in advance and are restricted to a maximum stay of seven consecutive nights per party for any one reservation between May and September, and 10 consecutive days from Oct. 1 through April 30.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Kadake Bay Cabin?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Kadake Bay Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Kadake Bay Cabin?
Visitors to the area enjoy hunting for bears and waterfowl. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Kadake Bay Cabin?
Petersburg, Alaska.
Source: Getting there
What if Kadake Bay Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Davidof Lake Cabin (34.3 mi), Plotnikof Lake Cabin (35.7 mi), and Avoss Lake Cabin (36 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby