Jordan Lake Cabin

Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: KETCHIKAN, AK, AK

Price: From $65 per night

Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (6 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Jordan Lake Cabin is located on Revillagigedo Island within the Naha Recreation Area. This peaceful retreat is open year-round, offering opportunities for sightseeing, relaxation and recreation in Alaska’s beautiful Inside Passage. The site can be accessed by landing a floatplane at Heckman Lake and hiking 2 miles, or by boating into Naha Bay and hiking 4 miles.

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/jordan-lake-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

Jordan Lake Cabin offers a peaceful year-round retreat in Alaska's Inside Passage with excellent opportunities for fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing along the scenic Naha River National Recreation Trail.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Harbor Seal, Sitka Black-tailed Deer, Mountain Goat, Bald Eagle, and Marbled Murrelet present in the area

Insider tips for Jordan Lake Cabin: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Access requires either floatplane to Heckman Lake (2-mile hike) or boat to Naha Bay (4-mile hike) Firewood is available for purchase on-site

Skip Jordan Lake Cabin if: You need hookups — most sites have no hookups available. You cannot arrange floatplane or boat transportation to the remote location.

Best time to visit Jordan Lake Cabin: Year-round — Campground is open year-round according to verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Heckman Lake Cabin (KETCHIKAN, AK), Southeast Heckman Cabin (KETCHIKAN, AK), Patching Lake Cabin (KETCHIKAN, AK), Last Chance Campground (Ketchikan, AK).

Cell Phone Coverage at Jordan Lake Cabin

Cell signal at Jordan 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.

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KETCHIKAN, AK, AK★ 3.5 (6 reviews)From $65/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Jordan Lake Cabin is located on Revillagigedo Island within the Naha Recreation Area. This peaceful retreat is open year-round, offering opportunities for sightseeing, relaxation and recreation in Alaska’s beautiful Inside Passage. The site can be accessed by landing a floatplane at Heckman Lake and hiking 2 miles, or by boating into Naha Bay and hiking 4 miles.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesFirewood for Sale
Family & Pets
Electric Hookups

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups — most sites have no hookups available✕ You cannot arrange floatplane or boat transportation to the remote location

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Access requires either floatplane to Heckman Lake (2-mile hike) or boat to Naha Bay (4-mile hike)

Firewood is available for purchase on-site

Best: Year-round

Campground is open year-round according to verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, Harbor Seal, Sitka Black-tailed Deer, Mountain Goat, Bald Eagle, and Marbled Murrelet present in the area

Location

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The cabin is approximately 15 miles from Ketchikan within the Naha Recreation Area. It is on the southwest shore of Jordan Lake along the Naha River National Recreation Trail. Access is either by boating to Naha Bay and hiking 4 miles, or by floatplane to the trail at Heckman Lake and hiking 2 miles to the cabin. Jordan Lake is too small for most floatplanes, but some pilots will land there. In fall, winter and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surface (floatplanes c

Campground entrance

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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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Jordan Lake Cabin cost per night?+
Jordan Lake Cabin costs $65 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Jordan Lake Cabin open?+
Jordan Lake Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Jordan Lake Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Jordan Lake Cabin?+
Jordan Lake Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Jordan Lake Cabin?+
Jordan Lake Cabin is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Jordan Lake Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Jordan Lake Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Jordan Lake Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Jordan Lake Cabin is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$65 /night★ 3.5 (6)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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