Openings · last 7 days
2
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233045
When Samsing Cove Cabin reopens
Samsing Cove Cabin's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
8
Openings · last 90 days
9
Only 9 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 · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 183 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 164 open for online reservation · 19 reserved.
Where the open windows are
10.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 164 of 183 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online10.4%
Open site-nights164 / 183
Reserved (of online inventory)19 / 183
Weekday openings102
Weekend openings62
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 102 fall on weekdays and 62 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027March 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: no cabin is currently available for the complete three-night stay. Friday and Saturday have no online availability; individual Thursday night remains open. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| S16 | 164 |
This cabin currently has 164 cabin-nights available.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendSat · Nov 7
The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 7. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
164 open cabin-nights across 1 cabin at Samsing Cove Cabin, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 11 2-night, 11 3-night, 5 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site S16.
All 1 cabin with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S16 | Not recorded | None | 164 | 69 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 15 +152 more |
About Samsing Cove Cabin
Overview
Samsing Cove Cabin is located 5.5 miles south of Sitka, Alaska off Sitka Sound on Baranof Island. The log cabin was built in 1991 by crews from S&S General Contractors of Sitka and many local businesses, individuals and volunteers. Roger and Judy Sudnikovich, owners of S&S General Contractors, donated the cabin, which replaced a log cabin built in 1941 by the Forest Service and the U.S. Navy for enlisted personnel and the public.
This is a remote site. The cabin is generally available year-round, weather permitting, and can be accessed by boat only, a 20-minute ride from Sitka. Visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring their own amenities.
Recreation
Recreational opportunities at Samsing Cove Cabin include saltwater fishing, kayaking (visitors must provide their own kayaks), photography, wildlife viewing and beachcombing.
For information about fishing permits and seasons, visit the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website.
Facilities
This two-story log cabin measures 24 by 30-ft and sleeps up to 15 people. There are two separate open sleeping lofts, reached by a single stairway. Each loft contains a double plywood bunk and lots of floor space. Downstairs, the sleeping accommodations include two sets of single bunks over double bunks.
The cabin includes an oil stove for heat, two large tables with benches and cooking counters with open shelving above one counter. An outhouse toilet is close to the cabin.
A mooring buoy is available for boat anchorage on a first-come, first-served basis. The cabin reservation does not include exclusive use of the buoy. Good anchorage is also available without using the mooring buoy. Mooring buoys are configured using a 4200-lb concrete block with 90 feet of 7/8th-inch stud link chain. Mariners are responsible for determining how suitable an anchoring system is for the size of their craft.
The cabin does not include heating oil, mattresses or cooking utensils. Visitors should bring sleeping bags and pads, a cooking stove, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, a lantern, garbage bags, a fire extinguisher and fire starter. Rain gear and boots are recommended.
Bring #1 diesel fuel oil for the stove. Since this cabin has such a large open space to heat, it can take five gallons during the first 24 hours. After the first day, it will take two to five gallons daily to heat the cabin, depending on the time of year, heat setting chosen and outside temperature.
Water is available from a nearby inlet stream, but must be treated before using. It's recommended that visitors bring their own water.
Click here for more cabin information and maps.
Natural Features
The cabin sits within a small cove off Sitka Sound on a short, gently rising slope amid a rocky shoreline, surrounded by a hemlock and spruce forest. At low tide, a small gravel beach unfolds, offering beachcombing possibilities. At high tide, the small cove is a protected place for novice kayakers. On clear days, the mountain peaks above Sitka are visible through the trees and islands to the north.
The Sitka Sound area is home to an abundance of wildlife and sea life. Visitors may spot orca whales and humpback whales, puffins, sea otters and sea lions. Brown bear frequent the area.
1 monitored cabinNo hookupsMax party 15
Getting there
Accessible year round, weather permitting. Located 5.5 miles south of Sitka, on the shore of Samsing Cove off Sitka Sound. Access is by boat only, and takes about 20 minutes from Sitka. For geographic features surrounding the cabin, refer to USGS topographic maps Port Alexander D-5 and D-4. Please consult local tide tables before departing for the cabin.
Sitka Ranger District, Sitka, AK 99835907-747-6671
BoatingCampingFishingWildlife Viewing
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Samsing Cove Cabin?
Reservations for Samsing Cove Cabin are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 164 of 183 tracked site-nights are open (89.6%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 9 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 Nov 2, 2026 16:20 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 Samsing Cove Cabin?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Samsing Cove Cabin in the last 7 days, 8 over 30 days and 9 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Samsing Cove Cabin?
11 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site S16. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Samsing Cove Cabin?
March 2027, with 31 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 31.
When is the next open date at Samsing Cove Cabin?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Sat, Nov 7. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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