Can you reserve a site at Polk Camp?

Yes, Polk Camp is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are campfires allowed at Polk Camp?

Campfires are allowed at Polk Camp. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Polk Camp — 1 site, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Polk Camp is a three bedroom cabin located in Polk Inlet on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. The site offers recreation, relaxation and a unique lodging experience in the Tongass National Forest.

Polk Camp once served as a remote administration camp for the Craig Ranger District and is now a recreation cabin with limited amenities. The cabin is accessible by vehicle, boat or floatplane.

Although the site is not as remote as others in the area, visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

Recreation

Anglers will find that Dog Salmon Creek, which flows into the inlet, has an excellent run of coho, chum, sockeye and pink salmon, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout and Dolly Varden. Crabbing, beachcombing and wildlife viewing are popular in the area as well.

Dog Salmon Fish Pass is noted as a popular bear viewing site in August. A system of roads for off-road enthusiasts is also in the vicinity.

Hunters can take advantage of the long hunting seasons in the surrounding national forest. Bear season occurs during spring and fall, while deer season begins in late summer and lasts through late fall.

Polk Inlet also has a rich logging history. Log landings and log transfer facilities can be found on the nearby shoreline, but are not visible from the cabin.

Facilities

The Polk Camp has a large kitchen with a fully functional propane stove and oven, a sink (NO RUNNING WATER), and plenty of counter and cupboard space. There are three bedrooms with two moveable beds in each room. Running water is currently inavailable. Please bring your own water. There is a large gathering room, a great deck and exquisite views. Polk Camp is a wonderful spot for a family reunion, a wedding or a weekend with your friends.

Natural Features

The cabin is nestled in a canopy of young Sitka spruce and western hemlock. There are plenty of places to explore in the Polk Inlet area, including an estuary just south of the cabin, where wildlife is abundant, including sandhill cranes, eagles, wolves, black bears, Sitka black-tailed deer and a variety of migratory birds.

Nearby Attractions

Nearby attractions include: Dog Salmon Wildlife Viewing Area; Polk Inlet Road system; Polk Inlet all-terrain vehicle roads (trails); hunting; fishing; crabbing; wildlife viewing.

The facts

1 bookable site
1 accessible site
Up to 10 people per site
Loops: POLK CAMP

Site types

1 Cabin Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at Polk Camp

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

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
POLK CAMP	POLK CAMP	Cabin Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Oceanfront	—	10	♿

Getting there

Polk Camp is located 15 miles from the Hydaburg Road turnoff, approximately 45 miles from Craig. From Craig take the Craig/Klawock-Hollis Highway toward Hollis. Turn right on the Hydaburg Road (State Route 913) and travel for 8 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 21 (Polk Inlet and Twelvemile Road). Follow Forest Road 21 for 14 miles, then turn left toward Polk Inlet. The cabin parking area is about 1.5 miles ahead on the left.

All roads are marked and the cabin is accessed through a locked gate at the end of the road.

55.35667, -132.51833 · 55°21'24.0"N 132°31'6.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 66°F in Jul, down to 38°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	38	40	43	50	57	63	66	65	59	51	42	38
Low °F	28	28	30	34	40	46	51	50	45	38	32	30
Precip in	8.2	5.5	6.3	5.1	3.5	4.1	5.3	7.0	8.6	12.1	10.5	9.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 23.1 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

Peak Season = May 1- November 30 = $75.00 per night Non Peak Season = December 1-April 30 = $45.00 per night

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 Polk Camp

Can you reserve a site at Polk Camp?: Yes, Polk Camp is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Polk Camp have?: 1 site.
Are campfires allowed at Polk Camp?: Campfires are allowed at Polk Camp. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Contact

Phone (907) 826-3271
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Polk Camp