Kadake Bay Cabin

Po Box 1328, Petersburg, Alaska, United States
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General

Be 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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About 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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2026 (Current year)

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P08, Loop: AREA KADAKE BAY CABIN

P08, Loop: AREA KADAKE BAY CABIN

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  • 6 guests

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15 reviews

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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.

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3.8

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May 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.

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Location & Directions for Kadake Bay Cabin

Po Box 1328, Petersburg, AK 99833 United States

Elevation: 5 ft

Getting There

Access is by boat (13 mi from Kake), or float plane (39 mi 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...

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

General

Be 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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