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El Capitan Cabin

US Forest Service · Alaska

El Capitan Cabin in Alaska. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 299 public campsites we map in Alaska.

Newly constructed in 2024, El Cap Cabin offers a truly unique experience to visitors and locals alike. This waterfront, ABA compliant cabin, brags a scenic view of beautiful El Capitan Passage. El Cap Cabin is accessible by road and is located northwest of the small town of Whale Pass. It provides a remote, scenic setting for recreation and relaxation in the Tongass National Forest. Recreation The El Cap Campground is nearby many opportunities Prince of Wales island has to offer.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$75/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites
35
Phone
907-828-3304
Coordinates
56.16116, -133.31944

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Nearest sites we map

Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-03-11, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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