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Portage Bay Cabin

Tongass National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundKetchikan / SitkaAlaska⭐ 4.2 (4)
Portage Bay Cabin
🟢 3 open windows as of Oct 2 — soonest Wed Oct 7–Sat Oct 10
Availability checked 6h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 2 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Portage Bay Cabin in Alaska has 3 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Oct 7–Sat Oct 10. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Wed Oct 7 – Sat Oct 103 nights🛖 cabinbook these dates →sites #P25
Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekend🛖 cabinbook these dates →sites #P25
Thu Nov 5 – Sun Nov 83 nights🗓 weekend🛖 cabinbook these dates →sites #P25

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite AREA PORTAGE BAY CABIN #P25 — Portage Bay Cabin
Site AREA PORTAGE BAY CABIN #P25 · Portage Bay CabinPortage Bay Cabin
Campsite AREA PORTAGE BAY CABIN #P25 — Portage Bay Cabin
Site AREA PORTAGE BAY CABIN #P25 · Portage Bay CabinPortage Bay Cabin

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 16 openings at Portage Bay Cabin over the last 30 days, on 16 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 9 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $25/nightCabin Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆4 ratings
5★1
4★3
3★0
2★0
1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T1.0/4
Verizon0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Portage Bay Cabin FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Portage Bay Cabin?

Portage Bay Cabin in Alaska takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Portage Bay Cabin?

Campsite fees at Portage Bay Cabin run about $25/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Portage Bay Cabin when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Portage Bay Cabin often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Portage Bay Cabin?

CampSage's scans caught 16 openings at Portage Bay Cabin over the last 30 days, on 16 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 9 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Portage Bay Cabin a good campground?

Portage Bay Cabin holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 4 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Portage Bay Cabin?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Portage Bay Cabin, AT&T rates highest at 1.0 out of 5 from 2 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Portage Bay Cabin located?

Portage Bay Cabin is located in Ketchikan / Sitka, Alaska. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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