Barnes Lake Cabin
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: THORNE BAY, AK, AK
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 3 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Barnes Lake Cabin allows for a true outdoor adventure on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. Situated on the western shore of Barnes Lake, the cabin offers year-round relaxation and recreation. Boating, kayaking, crabbing, fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing are just steps away.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Barnes Lake Cabin offers remote Alaskan fishing and boating access on Prince of Wales Island with year-round operation. The site provides immediate access to water-based recreation including fishing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing directly from the cabin.
Insider tips for Barnes Lake Cabin: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 1 site, so demand is high You must arrange your own transportation by motorboat, float plane, or kayak; there is no road access Bring supplies with you; the remote location (70 air miles from Ketchikan) means limited resupply options Firewood is available for purchase on-site, so you don't need to pack it in
Skip Barnes Lake Cabin if: You cannot arrange float plane, motorboat, or kayak access—this cabin is only reachable by water or air. You need hookups—there are no hookups available at this site. You cannot be self-sufficient—visitors are responsible for their own travel arrangements, safety, and must bring their own supplies.
Best time to visit Barnes Lake Cabin: Year-round — RIDB explicitly states the cabin allows for year-round relaxation and recreation with seasonal operations available throughout the year.
Nearby campgrounds: Sweet Water Lake Cabin (KETCHIKAN/THORNE BAY, AK), Sarkar Lake Cabin (THORNE BAY, AK), Honker Lake Cabin (THORNE BAY, AK), Staney Creek Cabin (THORNE BAY, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Barnes Lake Cabin
Cell signal at Barnes Lake Cabin (THORNE BAY, 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.
Barnes Lake Cabin allows for a true outdoor adventure on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. Situated on the western shore of Barnes Lake, the cabin offers year-round relaxation and recreation. Boating, kayaking, crabbing, fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing are just steps away.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 1 site, so demand is high
You must arrange your own transportation by motorboat, float plane, or kayak; there is no road access
Bring supplies with you; the remote location (70 air miles from Ketchikan) means limited resupply options
Firewood is available for purchase on-site, so you don't need to pack it in
RIDB explicitly states the cabin allows for year-round relaxation and recreation with seasonal operations available throughout the year
Things to do nearby
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Getting there →
Barnes Lake Cabin is only accessible by motorboat, plane or kayak. The cabin is located on the west shore of Barnes Lake, 70 air miles from Ketchikan and 38 air miles from the city of Craig, on Prince of Wales Island. Refer to U.S. Geological Survey topographic map Petersburg A3. Maps are available online or by calling the Thorne Bay Ranger District at (907) 828-3304. Float plane or boat access can only occur at certain stages of the tide. Use extreme care boating through Indian Creek Rapids and
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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