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Campground · AK

Eight Fathom Cabin

AK · Tongass National Forest

Booking is hardest here in July (5/10) and easiest in July (5/10). Pick a month below for the full breakdown.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

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1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (July), arrivals are lightest on Monday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for January 15, 2027 become bookable on July 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 1 accessible sites

Activities: HUNTING, HIKING, CAMPING, BOATING, BIKING, BERRY PICKING, CLAM DIGGING, CRABBING, CROSS COUNTRY SKIING, GOLD PANNING, FISHING, MOTOR BOAT, PICNICKING, PHOTOGRAPHY, SNOWSHOEING, WHALE WATCHING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, SEA KAYAKING, BIRDING

Location

Where it is

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