USFS - Tongass National Forest Recreation Cabins
Misty Fiords National Monument
Alava Bay Cabin (M-01)
- Location: On saltwater near the southern tip of Revillagigedo Island
- Air Access: 20 miles from Ketchikan, minimum flight time charged = 1/2 hr.
- Water Access: 1-1/2 hrs. from Ketchikan. Mooring buoy nearby.
- Tide: Any
- Unapproved Water Source: Nearby stream
- Wildlife: Sitka black-tailed deer, black bear
- Fish: Good for saltwater species; hike to freshwater fishing
- Topo Map: Ketchikan A-4
Bakewell Lake Cabin (M-02)
Bakewell Lake Cabin (M-02)
- Location: On mainland south of Bakewell Arm of Smeaton Bay, 168 ft. elev.
- Air Access: 40 miles from Ketchikan, minimum flight time charged = 2 hrs.
- Unapproved Water Source: Nearby stream
- Wildlife: Sitka black-tailed deer, mountain goat, brown bear, black bear
- Fish: Sockeye, Pink, Chum, and Coho Salmon from July thru September, Dolly Varden Char, Cutthroat Trout
- Seasonal Use: May thru October
- Topo Map: Ketchikan B-2
Beaver Camp Cabin (M-02)
Beaver Camp Cabin (M-02)
- Location: Revillagigedo Island at the south end of Manzanita Lake, 239 ft. elev.
- Air Access: 28 miles from Ketchikan, minimum flight time charged = 1.6 hrs.
- Unapproved Water Source: Lake
- Wildlife: Sitka black-tailed deer, black bear, mink, marten, beaver
- Fish: Dolly Varden Char, Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee
- Seasonal Use: May thru October
- Topo Map: Ketchikan C-4
Big Goat Lake Cabin (M-04)
Big Goat Lake Cabin (M-04)
- Location: On mainland east of Rudyerd Bay, 1,175 ft. elev.
- Air Access: 45 miles from Ketchikan, minium flight time charged = 2.4 hrs.
- Unapproved Water Source: Lake
- Wildlife: Sitka black-tailed deer, mountain goat, black bear
- Fish: Grayling
- Seasonal Use: June thru October
- Topo Map: Ketchikan C-2
Checats Cabin (M-05)Checats Cabin (M-05)
- Location: On mainland south of Punchbowl Cove, 710 ft. elev.
- Air Access: 35 miles from Ketchikan, minimum flight time charged = 1.6 hr.
- Unapproved Water Source: Lake and nearby stream
- Wildlife: Sitka black-tailed deer, mountain goat, brown bear, black bear
- Fish: RainbowTrout
- Seasonal Use: May thru October
- Topo Map: Ketchikan B-3
Ella Narrows Cabin (M-06)
Ella Narrows Cabin (M-06)
- Location: Revillagigedo Island on the N.E. arm of Ella Lake, 225 ft. elev.
- Air Access: 24 miles from Ketchikan, minimum flight time charged = 1.2 hrs.
- Unapproved Water Source: Lake
- Wildlife: Sitka black-tailed deer
- Fish: Cutthroat, Dolly Varden, KoKanee
- Seasonal Use: May thru November
- Topo Map: Ketchikan C-4 and B-4
Hugh Smith Lake Cabin (M-07)
Hugh Smith Lake Cabin (M-07)
- Location: On mainland east of Martin Arm, 800 ft. elev.
- Air Access: 55 miles from Ketchikan, minimum flight time charged = 2 hrs.
- Unapproved Water Source: Lake
- Wildlife: Sitka black-tailed deer, black bear
- Fish: Dolly Varden Char, Cutthroat Trout
- Seasonal Use: May thru October
- Topo Map: Ketchikan A-3
Humpback Lake Cabin (M-08)
Humpback Lake Cabin (M-08)- Location: On mainland east of Mink Bay
- Air Access: 48 miles from Ketchikan, minimum flight time charged = 2.6 hrs.
- Unapproved Water Source: Lake
- Wildlife: Sitka black-tailed deer, black bear, mountain goat
- Fish: Dolly Varden Char, Cutthroat Trout
- Seasonal Use: May thru October
- Topo Map: Ketchikan A-2
Manzanita Lake Cabin (M-09)
Manzanita Lake Cabin (M-09)
- Location: Revillagigedo Island, N.W. arm of Manzanita Lake, 239 ft. elev.
- Air Access: 28 miles from Ketchikan, minimum flight time charged = 1.6 hrs.
- Unapproved Water Source: Lake
- Wildlife: Sitka black-tailed deer, black bear, beaver, mink, marten
- Fish: Dolly Varden Char, Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee
- Seasonal Use: May thru October
- Topo Map: Ketchikan C-4
Red Alders Cabin (M-10)
Red Alders Cabin (M-10)
- Location: Revillagigedo Island on the N.W. arm of Ella Lake, 225 ft. elev.
- Air Access: 24 miles from Ketchikan, minimum flight time charged = 1.6 hrs.
- Unapproved Water Source: Lake
- Wildlife: Sitka black-tailed dee
- Fish: Dolly Varden Char, Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee
- Seasonal Use: May thru November
- Topo Map: Ketchikan B-4
Wilson Narrows Cabin (M-11)
Wilson Narrows Cabin (M-11)
- Location: On mainland nouth of Wilson Arm at the south end of Wilson Lake, 256 ft. elev.
- Air Access: 44 miles from Ketchikan, minimum flight time charged = 2.3 hrs.
- Unapproved Water Source: Lake and nearby stream
- Wildlife: Mountain goat, Sitka black-tailed deer, black bear, brown bear, mink
- Fish: Dolly Varden Char, Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee
- Seasonal Use: Late May thru October
- Topo Map: Ketchikan B-2 and C-2
Wilson View Cabin (M-12)
Wilson View Cabin (M-12)
- Location: On mainland nouth of Wilson Arm at the nouth end of Wilson Lake, 256 ft. elev.
- Air Access: 44 miles from Ketchikan, minimum flight time charged = 2.0 hrs.
- Unapproved Water Source: Lake
- Wildlife: Mountain goat, Sitka black-tailed deer, black bear, brown bear, mink
- Fish: Dolly Varden Char, Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee
- Seasonal Use: Late May thru October
- Topo Map: Ketchikan B-2 and C-2
Winstanley Island Cabin (M-13)
Winstanley Island Cabin (M-13)
- Location: East Behm Canal between Rudyerd Bay and Smeaton Bay, on the north end of Winstanley Island facing Shoalwater Pass
- Air Access: 30 miles from Ketchikan, minimum flight time charged = 1.8 hrs.
- Water Access: 3 hrs. from Ketchikan
- Tide: Any
- Unapproved Water Source: Nearby stream
- Wildlife: Several hunting areas are accessible by boat.
- Fish: Saltwater species, nearby mainland trails to freshwater streams and lakes
- Seasonal Use: Yearlong
- Topo Map: Ketchikan B-3
Winstanley Lake Cabin (M-14)
Winstanley Lake Cabin (M-14)
- Location: On mainland east of Winstanley Island, 400 ft. elev.
- Air Access: 33 miles from Ketchikan, minimum flight time charged = 1.8 hrs.
- Unapproved Water Source: Lake
- Wildlife: Sitka black-tailed deer, black bear, brown bear, mountain goat
- Fish: Dolly Varden Char, Cutthroat Trout, Kokanee. Winstanley Lake has steelhead, pink and coho near outlet
- Seasonal Use: Late May thru October
- Topo Map: Ketchikan B-3
Adirondack Shelters (3-sided shelters; No Reservations Accepted)
Adirondack Shelters (3-sided shelters; No Reservations Accepted)
Manzanita Bay Shelter (M-20)
Manzanita Bay Shelter (M-20)
- Location: Revillagigedo Island at Manzanita Bay
- Air Access: 32 miles from Ketchikan, minimum flight time charged = 1.6 hrs. roundtrip
- Water Access: 4 hr. boat trip from Ketchikan
- Unapproved Water Source: Nearby stream
- Wildlife: Sitka black-tailed deer
- Fish: Cutthroat Trout in Manzanita Creek
- Seasonal Use: Yearlong
- Topo Map: Ketchikan C-3
Nooya Lake Shelter (M-21)
Nooya Lake Shelter (M-21)
- Location: On mainland north side of Rudyerd Bay, 350 ft. elev.
- Air Access: 42 miles from Ketchikan, minimum flight time charged = 2.0 hrs.
- Trail Access: 1.1 miles from Rudyerd Bay
- Unapproved Water Source: Lake
- Wildlife: Sitka black-tailed deer, black bear, brown bear
- Fish: Dolly Varden in lake; pink, chum and coho salmon in Nooya Creek
- Seasonal Use: June thru October
- Topo Map: Ketchikan C-3
Punchbowl Lake Shelter (M-23)
Punchbowl Lake Shelter (M-23)
- Location: On mainland south of Rudyerd Bay, 660 ft. elev.
- Air Access: 38 miles from Ketchikan, minimum flight time charged = 1.9 hrs.
- Trail Access: 0.7 miles from Punchbowl Cove
- Unapproved Water Source: Lake
- Wildlife: Sitka black-tailed deer, black bear, brown bear
- Fish: Rainbow Trout
- Seasonal Use: May thru October
- Topo Map: Ketchikan C-3
Winstanley Lake Shelter (M-22)
Winstanley Lake Shelter (M-22)
- Location: On mainland east of Winstanley Island, 400 ft. elev.
- Air Access: 32 miles from Ketchikan, minimum flight time charged = 1.8 hrs.
- Trail Access: 2.3 miles from East Behm Canal at Winstanley Creek
- Unapproved Water Source: Lake
- Wildlife: Sitka black-tailed deer, black bear, brown bear
- Fish: Kokanee, cutthroat and rainbow trout in Winstanley Creek
- Seasonal Use: May thru October
- Topo Map: Ketchikan B-3
Last updated October 7, 1998
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