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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/barnes-lake-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

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.

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THORNE BAY, AK, AK★ 3 (1 reviews)From $25/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesFirewood for Sale
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: Year-round

RIDB explicitly states the cabin allows for year-round relaxation and recreation with seasonal operations available throughout the year

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Location

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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

Campground entrance

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Community

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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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Barnes Lake Cabin cost per night?+
Barnes Lake Cabin costs $25 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Barnes Lake Cabin open?+
Barnes Lake Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Barnes Lake Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Barnes Lake Cabin?+
Barnes Lake Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Barnes Lake Cabin?+
Barnes Lake Cabin is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Barnes Lake Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Barnes Lake Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Barnes Lake Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Barnes Lake Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$25 /night★ 3 (1)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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