Humpback 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
Humpback Lake Cabin is located on the mainland within the Misty Fiords National Monument Wilderness. It has the feel of a secluded getaway, even though a commercial lodge is nearby. The cabin is open year-round, offering relaxation, sightseeing and recreation in Alaska’s beautiful Inside Passage.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/humpback-lake-cabin to be notified when sites open up.
Humpback Lake Cabin offers a secluded wilderness getaway in Misty Fiords National Monument with year-round access. Reviewers praise it as a place to 'leave reality for a while and refresh your spirit in the back country.'
Insider tips for Humpback Lake Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with limited availability Access is by floatplane only; you must arrange your own transportation and be prepared for weather-dependent conditions Bring your own amenities — guests are responsible for their own supplies and safety in this wilderness setting Firewood is available for purchase on-site
Skip Humpback Lake Cabin if: You need standard hookups — no electric, water, or sewer hookups are available. You require easy road access — floatplane is the only access method. You prefer developed campgrounds — this is a remote wilderness cabin experience.
Best time to visit Humpback Lake Cabin: Year-round — Cabin is open year-round according to verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Hugh Smith 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 Humpback Lake Cabin
Cell signal at Humpback 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.
Humpback Lake Cabin is located on the mainland within the Misty Fiords National Monument Wilderness. It has the feel of a secluded getaway, even though a commercial lodge is nearby. The cabin is open year-round, offering relaxation, sightseeing and recreation in Alaska’s beautiful Inside Passage.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with limited availability
Access is by floatplane only; you must arrange your own transportation and be prepared for weather-dependent conditions
Bring your own amenities
guests are responsible for their own supplies and safety in this wilderness setting
Firewood is available for purchase on-site
Cabin is open year-round according to verified data
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Location
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Getting there →
The cabin is approximately 48 air miles southeast of Ketchikan, east of Mink Bay on the mainland and is accessible by floatplane. This cabin is in a designated Wilderness area, and access by helicopter is illegal. Refer to USGS Ketchikan A-2. 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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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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