Established Camping
Trollers Cove Cabin
Trollers Cove Cabin is located in the Tongass National Forest, featuring dense forest terrain and coastal landscapes. The area experiences temperature highs around 60°F and lows near 30°F. Visitors can explore nearby attractions such as the Klawock Totem Park and the scenic views of Prince of Wales Island.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Tongass National Forest
Overview
Trollers Cove Cabin offers recreation, relaxation and a unique Alaskan lodging experience on Prince of Wales Island in the Tongass National Forest. The remote site offers a scenic setting for fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing. The site is accessible by boat or floatplane. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.
Recreation
Trollers Cove offers anglers opportunities for bottom fishing and salmon trolling off 20 Fathom Bank. It is also used as anchorage by commercial and pleasure boats. Hunters can take advantage of the long hunting season in the surrounding national forest. Bear season occurs during spring and fall, while deer season begins in late summer and lasts through the late fall. Hikers will enjoy exploring many of the primitive trails extending from the cabin, showcasing nearby lakes and waterfalls. Since trails are not designated, visitors should become familiar with their surroundings and utilize good map and orienteering skills.
Natural Features
Trollers Cove Cabin is located in a protected cove surrounded by flat, coastal terrain and an old-growth forest of cedar, spruce and hemlock. At low tide, a 50-foot tidal flat emerges at the cove, exposing rock and boulders. Small lakes dot the rolling terrain behind cabin and waterfalls plunge in nearby coves. North of the cabin, Spiral Cove is known for its scenic landscapes. Wildlife in the area is abundant, including eagles, shorebirds, Sitka black-tailed deer and black bears.
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.
Location
Trollers Cove Cabin is located in Alaska
Directions
Access to Trollers Cove Cabin is typically by boat, but it can be accessed by floatplane as well. It is located 21 miles across Prince of Wales Island from Craig and 38 miles from Ketchikan. Tide levels affect the cabin's access. Click here for local tide table information. Refer to USGS map Craig B-1.
Address
PO BOX 500
Craig, AK 99921
Coordinates
55.3638889 N
132.1952778 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonPoor
- AT&TFair
- T-MobilePoor
Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Reservable