Hugh Smith Lake Cabin
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: KETCHIKAN/MISTY, AK, AK
Price: From $45 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Hugh Smith Lake Cabin is located on the mainland within the Misty Fiords National Monument Wilderness. This rustic, secluded retreat is open year-round for relaxation and recreation in Alaska’s beautiful Inside Passage. The site can be accessed by float plane, depending on conditions.
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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Rustic, secluded cabin retreat in Misty Fiords National Monument Wilderness offering year-round access for fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Reviewers praise it as a spiritual refresh in the backcountry.
Wildlife alert: Brown bears and orca present in area; great blue herons also documented nearby
Insider tips for Hugh Smith Lake Cabin: Book early as a federal campground with limited availability Arrange your own floatplane transportation in advance; no moorage available Bring your own amenities as this is a rustic, secluded retreat
Skip Hugh Smith Lake Cabin if: You require electric hookups or standard campground facilities. You cannot arrange independent floatplane access. You need guaranteed accessibility regardless of weather conditions.
Best time to visit Hugh Smith Lake Cabin: Year-round — Cabin operates year-round, though floatplane access is weather-dependent.
Nearby campgrounds: Humpback Lake Cabin (KETCHIKAN/MISTY, AK), Bakewell Lake Cabin (KETCHIKAN/MISTY, AK), Alava Bay Cabin (KETCHIKAN/MISTY, AK), Winstanley Lake Cabin (KETCHIKAN/MISTY, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Hugh Smith Lake Cabin
Cell signal at Hugh Smith Lake 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.
Hugh Smith Lake Cabin is located on the mainland within the Misty Fiords National Monument Wilderness. This rustic, secluded retreat is open year-round for relaxation and recreation in Alaska’s beautiful Inside Passage. The site can be accessed by float plane, depending on conditions.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as a federal campground with limited availability
Arrange your own floatplane transportation in advance; no moorage available
Bring your own amenities as this is a rustic, secluded retreat
Cabin operates year-round, though floatplane access is weather-dependent
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
The cabin is located approximately 55 air miles southeast of Ketchikan on the mainland south of Marten Arm. Accessible by floatplane. No moorage available. This cabin is in a designated Wilderness area, and access by helicopter is illegal. Refer to USGS Ketchikan A-3. 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 the
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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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