Can you reserve a site at Anchor Pass Cabin?

Yes, Anchor Pass Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Anchor Pass Cabin, Alaska — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Anchor Pass Cabin is open year-round and serves as a halfway point for those traveling around Revillagigedo Island. This secluded retreat sits on the mainland across from the east end of Bell Island, offering scenic views and myriad recreational opportunities.

The site can be accessed by floatplane, boat or kayak, depending on conditions. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

Recreation

This area offers good saltwater fishing for halibut, rockfish, red snapper and salmon, as well as shrimping and crabbing opportunities. There may be some restrictions on sport fishing for salmon in areas close to the cabin.

Sea kayaking is an extremely popular way of getting around, but visitors must provide their own equipment and consult tide charts before setting out (local tide charts).

Hunting is possible in designated seasons with the proper permit.

Facilities

This 12x14-ft. pan-abode style cabin sleeps six and comes equipped with two single bunks, two double bunks, a table and benches, wood stove, splitting maul, cleaning equipment and an outhouse. Bring your own firewood as it cannot be guaranteed.

A mooring float is available, but it is not for the exclusive use of cabin visitors.

Water and electricity are not provided. Water is available from a nearby creek, but must be treated before being used. It is recommended that visitors bring their own water supply.

Other items to pack include sleeping bags, sleeping pads, food, cookware, plates, utensils, lanterns or flashlights, toilet paper, garbage bags, a fire extinguisher
and fire starter. Visitors are expected to pack out trash and clean the cabin before leaving.

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Natural Features

The cabin is tucked into a forested area on the shore of Anchor Pass. A beach is located in front of the cabin, which may be submerged in high tides. The front deck offers a spectacular view of the mountains of northern Revillagigedo Island.

Wildlife in the area includes Sitka black-tailed deer, mountain goats, wolves and black and brown bears. Many species of waterfowl and marine mammals may be seen in Anchor Pass.

The facts

Season: Open year round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
1 bookable site
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: AREA ANCHOR PASS CABIN

Site types

1 Cabin Nonelectric

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Anchor Pass Cabin

Check-in 12:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
K01	AREA ANCHOR PASS CABIN	Cabin Nonelectric	—	—	—	6

Getting there

The cabin is approximately 50 air miles north of Ketchikan, located on the mainland shore of Anchor Pass across from the east end of Bell Island. It is accessible by floatplane or by boat. A mooring buoy is provided at the site on a first come-first serve basis. Refer to USGS Ketchikan D-5 and check tide charts to determine best times for arrival and departure.

55.97260, -131.39851 · 55°58'21.4"N 131°23'54.6"W

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Typical weather

Typically 65°F in Jul, down to 38°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	38	41	44	50	58	63	65	65	59	51	43	38
Low °F	31	32	32	36	42	48	52	53	48	41	35	32
Precip in	11.7	7.8	7.5	7.3	5.5	4.7	5.2	8.0	10.2	12.9	13.1	10.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 39.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Only one change per reservation for all Alaska cabins is allowed. Change is defined as a modification to the start or end date of the reservation; after one change has been made, if additional changes are desired, the customer must cancel the current reservation and re-book the new dates.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Anchor Pass Cabin

Can you reserve a site at Anchor Pass Cabin?: Yes, Anchor Pass Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Anchor Pass Cabin have?: 1 site.

Also listed by

Anchor Pass Cabin also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Anchor Pass Cabin's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$75/night peak season May 1 – September 30 $60/night non-peak season October 1 – April 30

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Contact

Phone 907-225-2148
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Anchor Pass Cabin