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
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
P08, Loop: AREA KADAKE BAY CABIN
Site Details
Reviews (15)
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 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.
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.
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
Arrival & departure
- Check local tide tables to ensure access to the cabin before booking.
- Report any missing or damaged items to the appropriate ranger district.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Safety & rules
- Understand the safety risks related to bears, water, and weather before reserving.
- Be vigilant of your surroundings and prepare for possible extended stays due to bad weather.
- Beware of high levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning in local clams.
- Pack out all garbage and food when you leave.
Utilities
- Treat or boil creek water before drinking; bringing your own water is recommended.
Site types & loops
- Commercial use of the cabin by operators is prohibited.
General
- Learn more about Tongass National Forest
Fires & fuel
- Purchase firewood locally and burn it on-site to avoid spreading pests.
Wildlife & food storage
- Be vigilant for the invasive European Green Crab and report sightings to aid in management efforts.
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.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
