Warning
GeneralBe advised this facility will receive minimal maintenance this year. If this facility has an oil stove please use clean #1 heating oil or kerosene to limit problems with operation. If this facility has a wood stove it is not guaranteed wood will be available. Please help us maintain this site for all to enjoy by packing out all garbage and leaving it cleaner than you found it. Report problems to the Petersburg Ranger District: 907-772-5869.
About Kadake Bay Cabin
Number of accommodations: 1
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (7)
What Guests Are Saying
Kadake Bay Cabin offers a beautiful setting and has been a favorite for repeat visitors, but recent changes have impacted the experience. The replacement of the wood stove with a kerosene heater led to discomfort due to inadequate heating and cooking challenges. Despite these issues, guests appreciated the stunning natural surroundings and took initiative to improve the cabin's cleanliness during their stay.
What Guests Are Saying
Kadake Bay Cabin offers a beautiful setting and has been a favorite for repeat visitors, but recent changes have impacted the experience. The replacement of the wood stove with a kerosene heater led to discomfort due to inadequate heating and cooking challenges. Despite these issues, guests appreciated the stunning natural surroundings and took initiative to improve the cabin's cleanliness during their stay.
Review Summary
Terre M
VerifiedMay 12, 2025 • Stayed at: P08, Loop: AREA KADAKE BAY CABIN
This was the fourth time I've been to Kadake Bay Cabin, with mostly the same group of people. All of our other trips were excellent. While this trip was very good, it was quite a different experience as the wood stove had been replaced by a kerosene burning heater. I had asked about the fuel consumption and the estimate was quite far off - we would have needed to bring much more fuel. As a consequence, we were uncomfortably wet and cold most of the time, whereas in the past we have been very comfortable and able to dry our gear each day. Additionally, the stove did not put out enough heat to do any cooking, so we had to be extremely careful with fuel for our small cook stoves. It would be great if the wood stove was put back in the cabin.
Dan U
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2024 • Stayed at: P08, Loop: AREA KADAKE BAY CABIN
Difficult place to access since there is a 2 mile wide Tidal bay that must be crossed to get access to the cabin. The timing and extent of the tides are a constant issue. The Bears seem to be a bit too “friendly” And the silver salmon run was very bad. Even so, it is a beautiful area and we still enjoyed our trip. We were disappointed that the forest service had removed the nice wood-burning stove and placed an oil burning heater instead. There’s nothing like the crackling of a nice wood fire.
Miles M
VerifiedApril 26, 2024 • Stayed at: P08, Loop: AREA KADAKE BAY CABIN
It was a long 2-mile slog through the mud of the tidal flat. We found the cabin full of trash and somebody’s leftover food. Glad the mice didn’t find this first. We cleaned this up and left the space better than we found it. Plastic garbage and spam cans half burned in the outdoor fire pit. We took this out with us too. The diesel fireplace worked ez enough but it was really heavy transporting in 10gallons of diesel. We missed having a wood fired stove. We had a nice northern lights display.
My daddy taught me to pack out what we pack in. Generational wisdom I guess.
Steven S
VerifiedOctober 27, 2023 • Stayed at: P08, Loop: AREA KADAKE BAY CABIN
Extremely nice cabin but lots of food, cheap folding chairs, other stuff, left behind by prior users. Bagged it up. New oil stove performs flawlessly. Lots of rain, fishing slow. Be careful when leaving to make sure both doors are completely shut. cell phone coverage sometimes; don't count on it.
Terre M
VerifiedMay 10, 2023 • Stayed at: P08, Loop: AREA KADAKE BAY CABIN
This is a great destination. It is a lot of work to access, but worth it for the beauty and solitude.
Mike M
VerifiedApril 27, 2022 • Stayed at: P08, Loop: AREA KADAKE BAY CABIN
Great cabin and location.
James B
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2021 • Stayed at: P08, Loop: AREA KADAKE BAY CABIN
Wonderful cabin.
Location Kadake Bay Cabin
Address:
Po Box 1328
Petersburg, AK, 99833
United States
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. Refer to USGS topographic maps Petersburg D6, C6 and Port Alexander D1. Maps are available online or by calling the Petersburg Ranger District at (907) 772-3871.
Latitude & Longitude: 56.7828 / -133.987
Elevation: 5 feet
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 (including cold) |
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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 |
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Tides affect access to this cabin; consult local tide tables before making a reservation |
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Water taken from the nearby creek must be treated or boiled prior to consumption; guests are encouraged to bring their own drinking water |
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Use of this cabin by a commercial operator, such as an outfitter or guide, is not allowed |
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High levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) have been recorded in clams in this area |
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All garbage and food must be packed out |
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Please report any missing or damaged items to the Petersburg Ranger District |
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Learn more about Tongass National Forest |
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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. |
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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. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralBe advised this facility will receive minimal maintenance this year. If this facility has an oil stove please use clean #1 heating oil or kerosene to limit problems with operation. If this facility has a wood stove it is not guaranteed wood will be available. Please help us maintain this site for all to enjoy by packing out all garbage and leaving it cleaner than you found it. Report problems to the Petersburg Ranger District: 907-772-5869.
