Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233031
When West Point Cabin reopens
West Point Cabin's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
2
Openings · last 90 days
2
Only 2 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 167 open for online reservation · 16 reserved.
Where the open windows are
8.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 167 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online8.7%
Open site-nights167 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)16 / 183
Weekday openings98
Weekend openings69
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 98 fall on weekdays and 69 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027December holds the most room. 31 of 31 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 cabin| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 1 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 1 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 1 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 1 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 1 cabin is available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 1 cabin is available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 1 cabin is available for the complete two-night stay.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| P26 | 167 |
This cabin currently has 167 cabin-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 29
Next open weekendFri · Oct 9
The next bookable night is Sep 29; the first open weekend starts Oct 9. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
167 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at West Point Cabin, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 3 2-night, 2 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 29 at site P26.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P26 | Not recorded | None | 167 | 159 nights | Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15 +155 more |
About West Point Cabin
Overview
The West Point Cabin is located near the mouth of Portage Bay on Kupreanof Island. It provides a tranquil place to stay amid very scenic surroundings. The cabin also offers access to a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, fishing and boating, as well as whale-watching at Fredrick Sound.
The cabin is accessible by boat or float plane only.
Recreation
The area surrounding the cabin offers various points of exploration and the beach has excellent hiking opportunities. Visitors enjoy fishing and boating. Anglers might catch king salmon in May and June, coho in August through September and halibut in Fredrick Sound. The waters of Frederick Sound and Stephen’s Passage are primary feeding grounds for migratory humpback whales and provide excellent whale watching opportunities; click here for more information.
Hunting is available as per state or federal hunting regulations; click here for more information from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Facilities
The cabin, wooden access walkway and outhouse are all designed to meet accessibility standards. It has wooden bunks and a sleeping loft to accommodate up to seven people. It has a table, benches, a cooking counter, wood stove and a large deck. Firewood is supplied, but not guaranteed. A wheelchair ramp is located on the beach.
Water for drinking, cooking and cleaning is not provided at the cabin. The nearest water source is a small creek about a half-mile west of the cabin. Water taken from any outdoor source should be treated or boiled before consumption. Because of the long distance to the creek, guests are encouraged to bring drinking water if possible.
Guests will need to bring their own sleeping bags and pads, flashlights and lanterns, cook stove and cooking gear, towels, food and clothing, toilet paper, fire starter and garbage bags, among other necessities. A broom, dust pan, axe and splitting maul are generally available, but may be missing or damaged. Please report missing or damaged items to the Petersburg Ranger District. The cabin needs to be cleaned prior to leaving and all garbage and food must be carried out.
Click here for more cabin details and maps.
Natural Features
The cabin is a barrier-free, modified A-frame structure built in 1994. It is situated west of West Point, just around the point from Fredrick Sound. The cabin overlooks Portage Bay. The surrounding terrain is flat with mixed spruce and hemlock forest. Large expanses of gravel beach are excellent for beach hiking.
A variety of wildlife make its home in the area, including black bears, deer, waterfowl and whales in Fredrick Sound. Click here to learn about bear safety.
1 monitored cabinNo hookups1 shadedMax party 7
Getting there
The West Point Cabin is located near the mouth of Portage Bay on Kupreanof Island. It is situated west of West Point, just around the point from Fredrick Sound. It is 18 miles by float plane or 24 miles by boat from Petersburg. The cabin can be found on USGS topographic maps Sumdum A4, Sumdum A5, Petersburg D4 and Petersburg D5. Maps are available online or by calling the Petersburg Ranger District at (907) 772-3871. Float plane or boat access can only occur at certain stages of the tide. Please check current conditions prior to your trip. Click here for more information.
Po Box 1328, Petersburg, AK 99833907-772-3871
BoatingCampingFishingHikingHuntingWildlife Viewing
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at West Point Cabin?
Reservations for West Point Cabin are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 167 of 183 tracked site-nights are open (91.3%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 2 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 11:17 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at West Point Cabin?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at West Point Cabin?
2 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Oct 4 at site P26. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at West Point Cabin?
December 2026, with 31 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at West Point Cabin?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 29 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 9. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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