Brian C
VerifiedAugust 8, 2026 Stayed at: T06, Loop: AREA KARTA RIVER CABIN
Love the Karta, I’ve been here 4 times in t eh past 15yrs.
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About Karta River Cabin
Karta River Cabin offers visitors recreation, relaxation and a unique lodging experience on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. The remote site offers a scenic setting for fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing, all within the vicinity of the cabin.
The site can be accessed by float plane or boat. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
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T06, Loop: AREA KARTA RIVER CABIN
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- 6 guests
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Up to 6 guests
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16 reviews
Summary
The Karta River Cabin is located in a fantastic wilderness area, offering excellent access to the Karta River and scenic trails. The cabin is well-maintained, and the wood stove provides effective heating. Visitors should prepare for bugs and bring dry firewood, as the stocked wood can be damp.
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Bryce C
VerifiedMay 28, 2026 Stayed at: T06, Loop: AREA KARTA RIVER CABIN
Super cool cabin. Very remote and hard to access. We boated in out of Hollis. It's about a 2 mi hike from here to the lake cabin which I also recommend checking out! It has a wood burning stove, but if you come when it's raining I recommend bringing some duraflame type logs to actually get a fire going. The cabin is well maintained and has room to sleep 3.
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Ellen H
VerifiedJuly 8, 2025 Stayed at: T06, Loop: AREA KARTA RIVER CABIN
Great location to visit. Be sure to bring your bug dope. The stove heats the cabin up extremely well so be careful in warm weather. Firewood was stocked up but damp. Be sure to bring some dry wood or the Viking Mill Bricks.
The trail up the river is fantastic so be sure to walk up to the lake.
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Ellen H
VerifiedJuly 8, 2025 Stayed at: T06, Loop: AREA KARTA RIVER CABIN
Great location to visit. Be sure to bring your bug dope. The stove heats the cabin up extremely well so be careful in warm weather. Firewood was stocked up but damp. Be sure to bring some dry wood or the Viking Mill Bricks.
The trail up the river is fantastic so be sure to walk up to the lake.
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Craig S
VerifiedApril 29, 2025 Stayed at: T06, Loop: AREA KARTA RIVER CABIN
Cabin in good shape and wood stove heats cabin well. Excellent location in a Wilderness Area old growth forest not impacted by logging and good access to Karta River.
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Craig S
VerifiedApril 29, 2025 Stayed at: T06, Loop: AREA KARTA RIVER CABIN
Cabin in good shape and wood stove heats cabin well. Excellent location in a Wilderness Area old growth forest not impacted by logging and good access to Karta River.
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Gary H
VerifiedNovember 11, 2024 Stayed at: T06, Loop: AREA KARTA RIVER CABIN
Cool area
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Gary H
VerifiedNovember 11, 2024 Stayed at: T06, Loop: AREA KARTA RIVER CABIN
Cool area
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Laura W
VerifiedApril 16, 2024 Stayed at: T06, Loop: AREA KARTA RIVER CABIN
We really enjoyed our weekend at the Karta River Cabin. The only issue was no firewood and no shed for wood.
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Laura W
VerifiedApril 16, 2024 Stayed at: T06, Loop: AREA KARTA RIVER CABIN
We really enjoyed our weekend at the Karta River Cabin. The only issue was no firewood and no shed for wood.
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Location & Directions for Karta River Cabin
Po Box 19001, Thorne Bay, AK 99919 United States
Elevation: 6 ft
Getting There
Karta River Cabin is accessible by float plane or boat from open ocean at high tide. Click here to check the tide report prior to arrival.
By boat the cabin is approximately ten miles from Hollis. A mooring buoy in the bay is available on first-c...
Karta River Cabin is accessible by float plane or boat from open ocean at high tide. Click here to check the tide report prior to arrival.
By boat the cabin is approximately ten miles from Hollis. A mooring buoy in the bay is available on first-come, first-served basis. Mooring of more than one vessel allowed if first party there agrees. Refer to USGS map Craig C-2.
By Plane the cabin is approximately 40 air miles from Ketchikan and 15 mi from Thorne Bay. This cabin is in a designated Wilderness area, and access by helicopter is illegal. Click here for information about reaching Forest Service Cabins.
Inclement weather conditions may cause an extension of your trip during any time of the year and winter access can be difficult due to snow and ice conditions. Visitors should bring extra supplies to last 2-5 days Please contact the Thorne Bay Ranger District at 907-828-3304 prior to arrival for more detailed information about safety precautions.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Same day reservations are allowed.
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
- Be aware of bear, water, and weather safety due to the remote location.
- Be prepared for dangers and extended stays due to poor weather.
- Bring your own cooking stove and fuel.
- Pack out all garbage and food.
Utilities
- Bring your own water for drinking, cooking, and cleaning; treat natural water sources before drinking.
Fires & fuel
- Bring your own local firewood; chainsaws are not allowed in Wilderness Areas.
- Buy firewood near your location and burn it on-site to prevent pest spread.
General
- Click here for a map of cabins on Prince of Wales Island
- Learn more about Tongass National Forest
Site capacity
- Reservation holder must be 18 and part of the cabin party.
Site types & loops
- Commercial use of the cabin is prohibited.
Fees & deposits
- No discounts available for Golden Age and Golden Passports holders.
Wildlife & food storage
- Report sightings of the invasive European Green Crab (EGC) in the area.
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Last updated: November 4, 2026
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