Kennel Creek Cabin
USFS · Lookout/Cabin · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Lookout/Cabin
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 57.8996, -135.1574
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The 16 X 22-ft. milled cedar log cabin has a sleeping loft, balcony and deck. The cabin accommodates up to 8 people. There is one single over double bunk on the main floor and a full sleeping loft. Inside, the cabin features a food preparation counter, a sturdy wood table with 4 benches and a wood stove for heat. Outside there is a large picnic table, fire ring, vault toilet and firewood shelter. The first level of the cabin, the main deck, and vault toilet and picnic table are all accessible facilities for visitors with disabilities. Firewood is not provided however, a small woodshed nearby allows visitors to store and keep firewood dry for use at the cabin. Other suggested items to bring are: water for drinking, cooking and cleaning mattresses cooking gear sleeping bags lanterns or flashlights food toilet paper garbage bags and fire starter. Rain gear and boots are also recommended. No dumpsters are available, so visitors are expected to pack out trash and clean the cabin before leaving.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Kennel Creek Cabin free?
No. Kennel Creek Cabin charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Kennel Creek Cabin?
Kennel Creek Cabin is located approximately 19 air miles southeast of the City of Hoonah, Alaska on the south shore of Freshwater Bay. Access is by vehicle, boat or float plane. Total distance by gravel road is approximately 27 miles. By road travel south from Hoonah past the airport. Where the road turns to gravel, drive 2 miles to the “T” intersection, turn right toward Freshwater Bay. Drive 25 miles on FS Road 8502/8508, veer left at all “Y” intersections. The cabin is located at the end of a short access road on your left.
Nearby
- Long Bay Shelter14.9 mi
- Lake Kathleen Cabin18.6 mi
- East Florence Cabin22.1 mi
- Eight-Fathom Cabin23.7 mi
- Otstoia Shelter25.7 mi
- Sitkoh Lake East Cabin27.0 mi
- Sitkoh Lake West Cabin27.3 mi
- Admiralty Cove29.1 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
