The best glamping sites in Tongass National Forest, AK
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You could spend a lifetime exploring southeast Alaska's massive Tongass National Forest.
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Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Tongass National Forest adventure.
Top-rated campgrounds in Tongass National Forest
Virginia Lake Cabin
1. Virginia Lake Cabin
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Make the most of beautiful Virginia Lake by booking yourself a stay at Virginia Lake Cabin, a sizeable, well-constructed forest home with considerations like wheelchair access, wraparound deck, and a connected floating dock
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East Florence Cabin Lookout
2. East Florence Cabin Lookout
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East Florence Cabin is perfect for your rustic Alaskan adventure
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Pinta Cove Shelter Lookout
3. Pinta Cove Shelter Lookout
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Wood stoves, sleeping bunks, tables, oh my
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John Muir Cabin
4. John Muir Cabin
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A chalet-style cabin, John Muir Cabin was yet another small, quaint cabin found in the Tongass National Forest, inundated by still silence and hiking trails
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Admiralty Cove Cabin
5. Admiralty Cove Cabin
Admiralty Cove Cabin is a rustic and remote cabin on the northern tip of Admiralty Island
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Big Shaheen Cabin
6. Big Shaheen Cabin
Big Shaheen Cabin is an ideal camping spot for canoeists and anglers
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Church Bight Cabin
7. Church Bight Cabin
Take me to church
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Hasselborg Creek Cabin
8. Hasselborg Creek Cabin
Whether you’re a hiker, angler, canoeist, or all three—Hasselborg Creek Cabin has something for you
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Jims Lake Cabin
9. Jims Lake Cabin
Jim’s Lake Cabin covers the three R’s—remote, relaxing, and rustic
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Lake Alexander Cabin
10. Lake Alexander Cabin
Lake Alexander Cabin is ideal for boaters
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Kathleen Lake Cabin
11. Kathleen Lake Cabin
Your very own log cabin on isolated and scenic beach—who’s in? Lake Kathleen Cabin is just steps from the shores of the lake in Western Admiralty Island
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Little Shaheen Cabin
12. Little Shaheen Cabin
Hikers, boaters, and anglers, visit Little Shaheen Cabin
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North Young Lake Cabin Lookout
13. North Young Lake Cabin Lookout
Spend your days outdoors in crisp Alaska air, feasting on coho salmon caught fresh from the glacier-fed streams, or snacking on berries picked right off the bush
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Pybus Bay Cabin
14. Pybus Bay Cabin
On the southeastern side of Admiralty Island in the Tongass National Forest is one of the cutest rugged hideaways you ever did see
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South Young Lake Cabin Lookout
15. South Young Lake Cabin Lookout
South Young Lake Cabin sits under a canopy of trees at the edge of Young Lake
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Sportsman Lake Cabin Lookout
16. Sportsman Lake Cabin Lookout
On the north side of Distin Lake on the Admiralty Island Canoe Route is the tight and cozy Sportsmen Cabin
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Kegan Cove Cabin
17. Kegan Cove Cabin
A truly unique lodging experience on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska, Kegan Cove Cabin has everything you need to disconnect from the world
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Kegan Creek Cabin
18. Kegan Creek Cabin
Kegan Creek Cabin is an angler’s dream, especially if you’re on the hunt for those omega-3s
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Point Amargura Cabin Site Lookout
19. Point Amargura Cabin Site Lookout
Scenic views of the ocean and wildlife all around, what more could you want from this fantastic location at the Point Amargura Cabin Site Lookout? Excellent fishing? Okay yeah, that’s here too
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Polk Campground
20. Polk Campground
Hunters can take advantage of the long seasons, anglers here are overjoyed, and dungeness crab enthusiasts abound at the Polk Camp/Cabin, an awesome place to spend your nights and your days
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Top-rated campsites near Tongass National Forest
The Dacha
1. The Dacha
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18mi from Tongass National Forest · 1 site
Remote 350 square foot cabin with Jotul woodstove and loft, with a review of Warm Springs Bay.
The cabin is a quarter mile from the forest warm springs, and 100 yards down the boardwalk from the baths. Fully equipped with bathroom and cold water, a kayak, fishing rods, a generator and solar. There is a covered deck we use as a kitchen. Please be advised: access only by hiking, floatplane, or boat. Propane lights give heat and illumination. Great fishing for salmon in bay and cutthroat in lake. This is about as remote as it gets! There are no stores, no gas, and brown bears are a concern. Welcome to the most beautiful place on earth.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Emma
September 2025
With pets
Baranof warm springs is a treat. It’s a special little boardwalk escape. The falls are loud and powerful. The natural springs are stunning and all the visitors we interacted with were lovely. We want to come back again. The cabin was the perfect little spot to relax, read a book, have coffee and enjoy.
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Richard
August 2025
With pets
Tough to give the description as needed without pictures and the feel of a fresh warm breeze coupled with the constant sound of one of the most impressive water falls in SE AK.. The cabin is small but efficient. Easily accessible from the float dock. The hot springs surpassed our expectations and were the best we have experienced in SE and we have enjoyed most all of them!
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Amy
August 2025
2 nights at The Dacha
Brendan’s place is absolutely wonderful. I loved being able to walk to the springs then come back to the cabin and start a cozy fire on the wood stove. I felt very much at peace and at home here. He has a great little selection of books in the cabin, and a nice spot on the deck that overlooks the harbor. I didn’t want to leave and hope to be back again. Thank you Brendan!
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Amy
July 2025
3 nights at The Dacha
I absolutely loved it here! Thank you Brendan for listing your cabin on hipcamp. The Dasha cabin is in a perfect location for a visit to the springs - you can easily walk to the tubs or springs from the connected boardwalk. I really enjoyed soaking in the tub then coming “home” to a warm fire. The cabin smelled like cedar, something that brings a smile to my face. The outdoor deck was perfect for watching the sunset, or coffee in the morning. I enjoyed reading his books, especially the Alaska Bird book, apparently I’m a plover sandpiper that “runs short distances then stops” at least that’s the page I opened up to. Really peaceful gem of a cabin. I highly recommend!
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14 ratings · 1 review
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· February 2018
Right on water, great spot to watch for wildlife. Be prepared for rain, and understand food handling/bear best practices.
Stephanie H.
8 years on Hipcamp
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