Ella Narrows Cabin
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: KETCHIKAN/MISTY, AK, AK
Price: From $45 per night
Rating: 2 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Ella Narrows Cabin is located on the shore of Ella Lake on eastern Revillagigedo Island. This location is great for families, providing a lot of space for kids to run around. The cabin is open year-round for recreation and relaxation within the Misty Fiords National Monument Wilderness.
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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Ella Narrows Cabin offers year-round access to a scenic location on Ella Lake within Misty Fiords National Monument, providing ample space and recreation opportunities including fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Orca, Pacific Harbor Seal, Bald Eagle, Marbled Murrelet, and Fox Sparrow present in the area
Insider tips for Ella Narrows Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Access is by floatplane or boat only; arrange your own transportation Bring your own amenities as guests are responsible for supplies
Skip Ella Narrows Cabin if: You need hookups—no hookups available at this site. You cannot arrange private floatplane or boat access. You prefer developed campgrounds with full services.
Best time to visit Ella Narrows Cabin: Year-round — Cabin is open year-round for recreation and relaxation.
Nearby campgrounds: Manzanita Lake Cabin (KETCHIKAN/MISTY, AK), Fish Creek Cabin (KETCHIKAN, AK), Winstanley Island Cabin (KETCHIKAN/MISTY, AK), Checats Lake Cabin (KETCHICAN/MISTY, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ella Narrows Cabin
Cell signal at Ella Narrows 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.
Ella Narrows Cabin is located on the shore of Ella Lake on eastern Revillagigedo Island. This location is great for families, providing a lot of space for kids to run around. The cabin is open year-round for recreation and relaxation within the Misty Fiords National Monument Wilderness.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Access is by floatplane or boat only; arrange your own transportation
Bring your own amenities as guests are responsible for supplies
Cabin is open year-round for recreation and relaxation
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
The cabin is approximately 24 air miles northeast of Ketchikan on Revillagigedo Island on the north end of Ella Lake. Access is by floatplane or boat. Refer to USGS Ketchikan C-4 and B-4. In fall, winter and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surface (floatplanes cannot land). Please contact the Ketchikan Misty Fjords Ranger District for information prior to making reservations during these periods.
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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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