Bakewell Lake Cabin
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: KETCHIKAN/MISTY, AK, AK
Price: From $60 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Bakewell Lake Cabin is located on the mainland, near the Bakewell Arm of Smeaton Bay. It is within the Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness and is an ideal retreat for families with kids or anyone who enjoys relaxing days on the beach. The cabin also offers the chance to enjoy a variety of recreational activities and sightseeing year-round.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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This wilderness cabin in Misty Fjords National Monument offers year-round access to remote beach relaxation and diverse recreational activities including fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing within a designated Wilderness area.
Wildlife alert: White-crowned Sparrows present in the area; also note Boreal Toads and vegetation including Rose Spirea and Twinflower in the surrounding ecosystem.
Insider tips for Bakewell Lake Cabin: Book well in advance — only 1 site available at this federal campground Access requires float plane or boat + 2-mile canoe/kayak paddle into Smeaton Bay; plan transportation accordingly Helicopter access is illegal in this Wilderness area; stick to approved float plane or water-based access methods
Skip Bakewell Lake Cabin if: You need vehicle or traditional hookup access — no hookups at this site and access is by float plane or boat only. You require easy logistics — remote mainland location 40 air miles east of Ketchikan with multi-leg journey required.
Best time to visit Bakewell Lake Cabin: Year-round — Official listing indicates year-round operation, though booking early is critical as this is a federal campground with only 1 site.
Nearby campgrounds: Hugh Smith Lake Cabin (KETCHIKAN/MISTY, AK), Winstanley Lake Cabin (KETCHIKAN/MISTY, AK), Wilson Narrows Cabin (KETCHIKAN/MISTY, AK), Winstanley Island Cabin (KETCHIKAN/MISTY, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Bakewell Lake Cabin
Cell signal at Bakewell Lake Cabin (KETCHIKAN/MISTY, AK): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Bakewell Lake Cabin is located on the mainland, near the Bakewell Arm of Smeaton Bay. It is within the Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness and is an ideal retreat for families with kids or anyone who enjoys relaxing days on the beach. The cabin also offers the chance to enjoy a variety of recreational activities and sightseeing year-round.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook well in advance
only 1 site available at this federal campground
Access requires float plane or boat + 2-mile canoe/kayak paddle into Smeaton Bay; plan transportation accordingly
Helicopter access is illegal in this Wilderness area; stick to approved float plane or water-based access methods
Official listing indicates year-round operation, though booking early is critical as this is a federal campground with only 1 site
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The cabin is approximately 40 air miles east of Ketchikan on the mainland south of the Bakewell Arm of Smeaton Bay. Accessible by float plane, or by mooring boat in Smeaton Bay and canoeing 2 miles to the cabin. This cabin is in a designated Wilderness area, and access by helicopter is illegal. There is no mooring buoy at the Bakewell Lake trailhead. Refer to USGS topographic map, Ketchikan B-2. In fall, winter and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surface (float pla
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Tongass National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Tongass National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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