Heckman Lake Cabin
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: KETCHIKAN, AK, AK
Price: From $60 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Heckman Lake Cabin is located in the Naha Recreation Area at the end of the Naha River National Recreation Trail. The cabin is open year-round, offering opportunities for sightseeing, relaxation and recreation. The site can be accessed by float plane or by boating into Naha Bay and hiking six miles on the Naha River National Recreation Trail.
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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Year-round cabin access in the Naha Recreation Area with excellent fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities. Located at the end of the Naha River National Recreation Trail for hiking and sightseeing.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Bald Eagle, Sitka Black-tailed Deer, Harbor Seal, Mountain Goat, Marbled Murrelet present in area
Insider tips for Heckman Lake Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site Access requires float plane or boating to Naha Bay plus 6-mile hike on Naha River National Recreation Trail Bring your own amenities — guests are responsible for travel arrangements and safety
Skip Heckman Lake Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this site. You cannot arrange your own float plane or boat transportation. You are unable to hike 6 miles with gear.
Best time to visit Heckman Lake Cabin: Year-round — Cabin is open year-round according to official description.
Nearby campgrounds: Southeast Heckman Cabin (KETCHIKAN, AK), Jordan Lake Cabin (KETCHIKAN, AK), Patching Lake Cabin (KETCHIKAN, AK), Last Chance Campground (Ketchikan, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Heckman Lake Cabin
Cell signal at Heckman Lake Cabin (KETCHIKAN, 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.
Heckman Lake Cabin is located in the Naha Recreation Area at the end of the Naha River National Recreation Trail. The cabin is open year-round, offering opportunities for sightseeing, relaxation and recreation. The site can be accessed by float plane or by boating into Naha Bay and hiking six miles on the Naha River National Recreation Trail.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site
Access requires float plane or boating to Naha Bay plus 6-mile hike on Naha River National Recreation Trail
Bring your own amenities
guests are responsible for travel arrangements and safety
Cabin is open year-round according to official description
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
The cabin is located approximately 15 miles from Ketchikan within the Naha Recreation Area. It is located near the outlet of Heckman Lake at the terminus of the Naha Recreation Trail. It is 6 miles up the trail from Naha Bay. Access is by hiking the trail from Naha Bay or by float plane. There is a large dock located at the trailhead. Refer to USGS topographic map for Ketchikan, C-5. In fall, winter and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surface (float planes cannot l
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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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