How much does it cost to camp at Karta River Cabin?

Camping at Karta River Cabin can cost between $35.00 and $55.00 depending on the site.

Does Karta River Cabin have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Karta River Cabin does not have wifi.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Karta River Cabin?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Karta River Cabin. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Karta River Cabin, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Karta River Cabin?

There are 1 campsites at Karta River Cabin and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

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Karta River Cabin

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Karta River Cabin is located in the Tongass National Forest, featuring dense forests and river landscapes. The area experiences temperature highs around 65°F and lows near 30°F. Visitors can explore the nearby Karta River Trail and enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding forest.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Tongass National Forest

Overview

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.

Recreation

Anglers will find the surrounding snow-capped peaks and forested shoreline to be quite scenic while fishing for rainbow and cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden and four species of salmon. Visitors should contact the Alaska Department of Fish and Game for fishing regulations as catch and release orders may be in effect. During sockeye salmon season, people gather at mouth of river to subsistence fish, often processing and smoking the fish on site. The 5-mile Karta River Trail follows the Karta River up from Karta Bay to Salmon Lake, allowing excellent access to the river for steelhead, sockeye and coho salmon runs. The trail provides access to Karta River, Karta Lake, and Salmon Lake cabins.

Natural Features

The cabin sits on a bluff above the Karta River mouth surrounded by gentle slopes of second growth spruce and hemlock. It is located in theKarta River Wilderness area, best known for large salmon runs and the scenic quality of the large river drainage system. Wildlife fills the area, including wolves, black bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, beavers, otters, minks, martens, and weasels. Trumpeter swans and various other waterfowl are commonly seen in the area. (Learn more about bear safety).

Fee Info

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.

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Location

Karta River Cabin is located in Alaska

Directions

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 miles 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.