Can you reserve a site at Towers Arm Cabin?

Yes, Towers Arm Cabin is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Towers Arm Cabin, Alaska — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Towers Arm Cabin is one of the Petersburg Ranger District's most remote cabins. A large tidal flat in front of the cabin provides excellent waterfowl viewing and hunting opportunities. Visitors also enjoy the area for its fishing and wildlife viewing.

The cabin is accessible by boat or float plane only.

Recreation

The location offers fishing in Towers Creek. Coho salmon is available from August through September, as well as steelhead trout in April through May.

Hunting for bears, deer, a variety of waterfowl and grouse is also popular in the area, as per state or federal hunting regulations; click here for more information from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

Facilities

The hunter-style cabin has four single, wooden bunks to accommodate up to four people. It is equipped with a table, benches and a wood stove that is used to heat the cabin. The stove can also be used for cooking purposes. An outhouse with a pit toilet is provided.

Water for drinking, cooking and cleaning is not provided at the cabin. Fresh water available from a small stream located north of the cabin should be treated or boiled before consumption. Guests are encouraged to bring their own drinking water if possible.

Guests will need to bring their own sleeping bags and pads, cook stove and cooking gear, towels, food and clothing, fire starter and garbage bags, among other necessities. Firewood is generally provided, but not guaranteed. A broom, dust pan, axe and splitting maul are also typically available provided, but may be missing or damaged. Please report missing or damaged items to the Petersburg Ranger District.

Click here for more cabin details and maps.

Natural Features

The cabin is located on Kupreanof Island, at the mouth of Towers Creek on the west side of Towers Arm in Duncan Canal. Terrain surrounding the cabin is fairly flat, with hills at the rear and a vast tidal flat and the water's edge to the front.

A variety of wildlife make its home in the area, including abundant waterfowl from September through November and shorebirds in early May. The region is also home to grouse, deer, wolves and black bears.

The facts

1 bookable site
Up to 4 people per site
Loops: AREA TOWERS ARM CABIN

Site types

1 Cabin Nonelectric

Amenities

Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Towers Arm Cabin

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

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
P17	AREA TOWERS ARM CABIN	Cabin Nonelectric	—	—	—	4

Getting there

Access is by boat or float plane only. From Petersburg the journey is 16 miles by float plane or 38 miles by boat. A 15-foot tide is required for boat access to the cabin. A 16-foot tide is recommended for float plane access. Lower tides may require up to a 2-mile hike across the tide flat to the cabin. Click here for more information.

The cabin can be found on USGS topographic map Petersburg D5. Maps are available online or by calling the Petersburg Ranger District at (907) 772-3871.

56.83889, -133.37222 · 56°50'20.0"N 133°22'20.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 62°F in Jul, down to 35°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	35	37	40	48	55	60	62	61	56	47	39	35
Low °F	27	28	30	35	42	48	51	50	46	39	32	28
Precip in	11.4	7.6	7.6	6.7	5.9	5.0	5.6	8.2	14.3	13.8	12.3	11.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 16.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Fees and stay limits

Reservations can be made the day of arrival or up to 180 days in advance and are restricted to a maximum stay of 7 consecutive nights per party for any one reservation between May 1 and September 30, and 10 consecutive days from Oct. 1 through April 30. There are no discounts for Alaska cabin rentals with Golden Age and Golden Passports. 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 Towers Arm Cabin

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

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$40/night peak season May 1 – September 30 $25/night non-peak season October 1 – April 30

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Contact

Phone 907-772-3871
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Towers Arm Cabin