Italio River Cabin
Italio River Cabin is situated on the west bank of Hooligan Creek about half a mile from the Old Italio River and the Gulf of Alaska. This remote retreat is open year-round and makes an ideal base for fishing or hunting trips. The site can be accessed by wheeled plane, depending on conditions. The nearby airstrip is on tidal flats, making it prone to flooding and debris. 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 14x20-ft. A-frame style cabin sleeps six people and comes with two single bunks and a sleeping loft. Other amenities include a table with benches, broom and an oil heater. A picnic table and campfire ring are located outside. An outhouse with pit toilet and a 12x12-ft. meat shed are located on-site. Water, electricity and heating oil are not provided. Visitors must bring their own supply of drinking water, as well as #1 stove oil for the heater. One gallon lasts 2-10 hours, depending on the heat setting. Other items to bring include sleeping bags, sleeping pads, food, a cooking stove, cookware, plates, utensils, lanterns, 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
Located 30 miles SE of Yakutat, the cabin is on the west bank of Hooligan Creek, a half-mile from the Old Italio River. Access is by wheeled plane on a tidal flat airstrip. The 1,600x100-ft. airstrip may flood at extreme high tides or after heavy rains. Please consult tide charts in advance, since tides can affect access to this cabin.
| Nearest town | Tongass/Yakutat, Alaska |
| Coordinates | 59.3189° N, 139.1541° W · Directions ↗ |
Explore
Trails nearby
- 0.7 miMid Italio Loop1.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.8 miMid Italio Spur A0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.2 miMid Italio Spur B0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.5 miMid Italio Loop Spur0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.7 miMid Italio Spur C0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.9 miMid Italio ↗7.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Tongass National Forest.
- inTongass National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 17,701,808 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.
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Natural features
The cabin sits on relatively flat terrain that can get very wet. The surrounding vegetation is predominantly brush with scattered willow and alder thickets and cottonwoods. The nearby tidal flats often flood during high tide or heavy rains ( local tide charts ). Large populations of moose and brown bears live in this area. Bald eagles and ravens are common, and gulls are often seen along the river.
Recreation
The Old Italio, New Italio and Akwe River systems offer outstanding fishing for rainbow trout, Dolly Varden and steelhead, as well as sockeye, pink, king and coho salmon. Moose hunting is good to excellent.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Italio River Cabin?
Sites at Italio River 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 Italio River 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 Italio River Cabin?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Italio River Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Italio River Cabin?
The Old Italio, New Italio and Akwe River systems offer outstanding fishing for rainbow trout, Dolly Varden and steelhead, as well as sockeye, pink, king and coho salmon. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Italio River Cabin?
Tongass/Yakutat, Alaska.
Source: Getting there