Best glamping sites in Tongass National Forest, AK 2026

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You could spend a lifetime exploring southeast Alaska's massive Tongass National Forest.

The best glamping sites in Tongass National Forest, AK

Virginia Lake Cabin

1. Virginia Lake Cabin

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Lodging in Tongass National Forest · 1 site

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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

Public campgrounds in Tongass National Forest are often sold-out.

East Florence Cabin Lookout

2. East Florence Cabin Lookout

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East Florence Cabin is perfect for your rustic Alaskan adventure

Pinta Cove Shelter Lookout

3. Pinta Cove Shelter Lookout

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Campground in Tongass National Forest · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

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Wood stoves, sleeping bunks, tables, oh my

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

Dan Moller Cabin

5. Dan Moller Cabin

Lodging in Tongass National Forest · 1 site

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With two-stories and enough square-footage to comfortably accommodate seven people, Dan Moller Cabin is a gem in the Tongass National Forest

The Dacha

6. 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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Turner Lake West Cabin

7. Turner Lake West Cabin

Lodging in Tongass National Forest · 1 site

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Located on the lake south of Taku Inlet, West Turner Lake Cabin is a log chalet with absolutely gorgeous stonework

Admiralty Cove Cabin

8. Admiralty Cove Cabin

Lodging in Tongass National Forest · 1 site

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Admiralty Cove Cabin is a rustic and remote cabin on the northern tip of Admiralty Island

Big Shaheen Cabin

9. Big Shaheen Cabin

Lodging in Tongass National Forest · 1 site

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Big Shaheen Cabin is an ideal camping spot for canoeists and anglers

Reflection Lake Cabin

10. Reflection Lake Cabin

Lodging in Tongass National Forest · 1 site

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For legit views of jagged mountaintops, ice fields, and thick, green forest, Reflection Lake Cabin Site Lookout should be the first stop on your “must see” list

Southeast Heckman Cabin

11. Southeast Heckman Cabin

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Southeast Heckman Cabin Site Lookout is one of two Forest Service cabins on Heckman Lake, a primitive and gorgeous area about 15 miles from Ketchikan in the Naha Recreation Area

Wilson Narrows Cabin

12. Wilson Narrows Cabin

Lodging in Tongass National Forest · 1 site

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Hitch a ride on a floatplane and get to Wilson Narrows Cabin Site Lookout, a cool Pan Abode style dwelling about 44 air miles northeast of Ketchikan

Wilson View Cabin

13. Wilson View Cabin

Lodging in Tongass National Forest · 1 site

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On the north end of Wilson Lake, you can have a night-in at Wilson View Cabin Site Lookout, opposite of Wilson Narrows Cabin

Winstanley Island Cabin

14. Winstanley Island Cabin

Lodging in Tongass National Forest · 1 site

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Winstanley Island Cabin Site Lookout is a good launching-off point for the incredible local scenery: Rudyerd Bay, Walker Cove, Chickamin River, Smeaton Bay, and the Behm Canal, all within an easy boating distance from the cabin

Winstanley Lake Cabin

15. Winstanley Lake Cabin

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On the mainland, east of Winstanley Island and northeast of Ketchikan, sits this 1960’s-constructed pan abode cabin, also known as Winstanley Lake Cabin Site Lookout

Winstanley Lake Shelter Site Lookout

16. Winstanley Lake Shelter Site Lookout

Lodging in Tongass National Forest · 2 sites

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Winstanley Lake Shelter Site Lookout is a 1930’s era piece of history, surrounded by pristine lake waters, thick, green forests, and all-around photo-worthy views

Wolf Lake Shelter Site Lookout

17. Wolf Lake Shelter Site Lookout

Lodging in Tongass National Forest · 2 sites

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This primitive, no-nonsense shelter is good for anyone exploring Wolf Lake, hiking the Wolf Lake Trail, or Alaska island hopping around the Tongass National Forest

Beecher Pass Cabin

18. Beecher Pass Cabin

Lodging in Tongass National Forest · 1 site

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Whether you’re passin’ through or stayin’ awhile, Beecher Pass has a quiet, cozy, single-story cabin on Woewodski Island

Big John Bay Cabin

19. Big John Bay Cabin

Lodging in Tongass National Forest · 1 site

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Big John Bay has a big, awesome cabin, complete with bunk beds, oil heaters, and a covered porch, nestled in the woods of Kupreanof Island

Breiland Slough Cabin

20. Breiland Slough Cabin

Lodging in Tongass National Forest · 1 site

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West of the Duncan Canal on the southwestern Alaskan island of Kupreanof, fellow explorers and adventurers can hunker down at Breiland Slough Cabin

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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

2 nights at The Dacha

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

2 nights at The Dacha

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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