Control Lake Cabin
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: KETCHIKAN/THORNE BAY, AK, AK
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 3.7 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: May through October
Control Lake Cabin, built in 1969, offers guests recreation, relaxation and a unique lodging experience in the central portion of Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. The remote site offers a scenic setting for fishing, boating, hiking and wildlife viewing, all within the vicinity of the cabin. The site can either be accessed by vehicle and then paddling in by boat or by float plane.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Control Lake Cabin offers a scenic, remote setting on Prince of Wales Island with excellent fishing, boating, hiking, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Google reviewers consistently praise the beautiful wilderness setting, well-maintained cabin, and peaceful solitude.
Wildlife alert: Sitka Black-tailed Deer, Western Screech-Owl, and Ring-necked Duck documented in the area
Insider tips for Control Lake Cabin: A rowboat is available for camper use The trail to the cabin is approximately 2.5 miles one way and well-maintained Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site Access requires either a 20-minute boat paddle from Highway 929 or float plane arrangement
Skip Control Lake Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this site. You prefer vehicle-only access — boat or float plane travel required. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You want multiple site options — only 1 tent site available.
Best time to visit Control Lake Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Eagles Nest Campground (Craig, AK), Honker Lake Cabin (THORNE BAY, AK), Black Bear Lake Cabin (Tongass National Forest, Ak) (CRAIG, AK), Salmon Lake Cabin Thorne Bay (THORNE BAY, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Control Lake Cabin
Cell signal at Control Lake Cabin (KETCHIKAN/THORNE BAY, AK): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Control Lake Cabin, built in 1969, offers guests recreation, relaxation and a unique lodging experience in the central portion of Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. The remote site offers a scenic setting for fishing, boating, hiking and wildlife viewing, all within the vicinity of the cabin. The site can either be accessed by vehicle and then paddling in by boat or by float plane.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryA rowboat is available for camper use
The trail to the cabin is approximately 2.5 miles one way and well-maintained
Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site
Access requires either a 20-minute boat paddle from Highway 929 or float plane arrangement
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From State Highway 929, Control Lake Cabin is located 41 road miles from Hollis, 20 road miles from Craig and 15 miles from Thorne Bay. From Highway 929, access to the cabin is about a 20 minute boat paddle away. An aluminum skiff with oars is provided by the Forest Service. The boat can use a long shaft motor, though it is not provided. Please pull skiff up on dock and pull plug. The cabin is also accessible by float plane; although in fall, winter, and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessib
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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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