Cora R
VerifiedOctober 4, 2020 Stayed at: EIGHT FATHOM CABIN, Loop: Eight Fathom Cabin
Firewood was available for the wood stove.
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About Eight Fathom Cabin
Eight Fathom Cabin was constructed in 2009. It is located 15 mi from Hoonah, Alaska in the protected waters of Port Frederick. It is generally available year-round and makes an excellent base for experiencing this corner of Alaska, offering recreational options and abundant wildlife.
The cabin is remote. It is accessible only by boat or float plane. From Hoonah, the boat ride is 45 minutes. By float plane, the flight is 30 minutes from Juneau and less than 10 minutes from Hoonah.
This is a primitive cabin with no electricity, indoor plumbing or cell phone coverage. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
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EIGHT FATHOM CABIN, Loop: Eight Fathom Cabin
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- 8 guests
- Pet Friendly
Site Details
Up to 8 guests
17 × 15 ft
Shade
Campfire
Pet Friendly
Accessible
Reviews
12 reviews
Summary
The Eight Fathom Cabin offers a great location with beautiful views and easy offloading for gear. Guests appreciated the cabin's spacious layout and the availability of some firewood. However, challenges include limited road maintenance, which affected access to the cabin and hot tubs, as well as an overgrown trail from the dock.
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Jeannette C
VerifiedJune 22, 2020 Stayed at: EIGHT FATHOM CABIN, Loop: Eight Fathom Cabin
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Location & Directions for Eight Fathom Cabin
Hoonah Ranger District, Hoonah, AK 99829 United States
Elevation: 12 ft
Getting There
Eight Fathom Cabin is located 15 mi southwest of the City of Hoonah, Alaska on the north shore of Eight Fathom Bight at the head of Port Frederick. Access is by float plane or boat only. It is a 45-minute boat ride from Hoonah and approximately a ...
Eight Fathom Cabin is located 15 mi southwest of the City of Hoonah, Alaska on the north shore of Eight Fathom Bight at the head of Port Frederick. Access is by float plane or boat only. It is a 45-minute boat ride from Hoonah and approximately a 30-minute flight from Juneau, AK. Flight time from Hoonah is less than 10-minutes.
The cabin is at the south end of the isolated Eight Fathom National Forest System road 8580 and within half a mile from the Eight Fathom Marine Access Facility (MAF) float dock. This road system is not connected to the Hoonah Road System and the dock is only accessible by float plane or boat. Please consult local tide tables before departing for the cabin.
Once ashore, the cabin is accessed via a short 125-ft barrier free trail.
Near Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve
The closest entrance is: Bartlett Cove
Approximate drive: 38.5 mi · over 1 hr (66 min)
Policies & Rules
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- This facility is located in an extremely remote and wild area; before making a reservation, become aware of bear, water, and weather safety.
- Recreating in Alaska can present both obvious and hidden dangers; please be aware of your surroundings and be prepared for extended stays due to occasionally poor weather
- Do not leave food behind when vacating this cabin
- Pack out all gear that you bring
- Commercial use of this cabin, such as outfitting & guiding, is not allowed
- The person holding the reservation must be at least 18 years of age, and must be a member of party using the cabin
- There are no discounts for Golden Age or Golden Access Passports for Alaska cabin rentals
- Learn more about the Tongass National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by purchasing firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
- The invasive European Green Crab (EGC) has been found in southern Southeast Alaska and is suspected to be in more locations on the Tongass National Forest. Please actively look for and report EGC to help map the distribution and contribute to management.
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