Josephine Lake Cabin

Tongass National Forest — lakeside, hiking

Location: CRAIG, AK, AK

Price: From $25 per night

Rating: 1 out of 5 (1 reviews)

Season: May through October

Josephine Lake Cabin offers visitors recreation, relaxation and a unique lodging experience on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. The remote site is located at an elevation of 1,800 feet and offers a scenic setting for fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing, within the vicinity of the cabin. The site is accessible by float plane only.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/josephine-lake-cabin to be notified when sites open up.

Josephine Lake Cabin offers a remote, scenic wilderness experience on Prince of Wales Island with excellent opportunities for fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Google reviewers consistently praise the beautiful setting, great fishing, and solitude.

Insider tips for Josephine Lake Cabin: A rowboat is available for campers at the lake The trail to the cabin is approximately 2.5 miles one way and in good condition Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site

Skip Josephine Lake Cabin if: You require hookups — no hookups available. You cannot arrange your own float plane transportation — access is by float plane only (28 air miles from Craig, 38 from Ketchikan). You prefer developed campgrounds — this is a remote, primitive site where visitors must bring their own amenities.

Best time to visit Josephine Lake Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Polk Camp (CRAIG, AK), Twelvemile Cabin (CRAIG, AK), Trollers Cove Cabin (CRAIG, AK), Harris River Campground (CRAIG, AK).

Cell Phone Coverage at Josephine Lake Cabin

Cell signal at Josephine Lake Cabin (CRAIG, 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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CRAIG, AK, AK★ 1 (1 reviews)From $25/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Josephine Lake Cabin offers visitors recreation, relaxation and a unique lodging experience on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. The remote site is located at an elevation of 1,800 feet and offers a scenic setting for fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing, within the vicinity of the cabin. The site is accessible by float plane only.

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Verified facts

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

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Electric Hookups

Straight talk

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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 require hookups — no hookups available✕ You cannot arrange your own float plane transportation — access is by float plane only (28 air miles from Craig, 38 from Ketchikan)✕ You prefer developed campgrounds — this is a remote, primitive site where visitors must bring their own amenities

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

A rowboat is available for campers at the lake

The trail to the cabin is approximately 2.5 miles one way and in good condition

Book early as this is a federal campground with only 1 site

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

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4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Location

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Access to Josephine Lake Cabin is by float plane only. The trip is 28 air miles from Craig and 38 air miles from Ketchikan. Guests must walk 75 yards uphill from the lake, which sits at an elevation of 1,800 feet. Refer to USGS maps Craig A-2 and B-2 for more information. Visitors should be aware that in fall, winter, and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible to float planes due to a frozen lake surface. Check with air charter companies on the status of the lake surface if reserving the ca

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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

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How much does Josephine Lake Cabin cost per night?+
Josephine Lake Cabin costs $25 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Josephine Lake Cabin open?+
Josephine Lake Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Josephine Lake Cabin have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Josephine Lake Cabin?+
Josephine Lake Cabin is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Josephine Lake Cabin?+
Josephine 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 Josephine Lake Cabin?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Josephine Lake Cabin is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Josephine Lake Cabin open, and what are check-in times?+
Josephine Lake Cabin is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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$25 /night★ 1 (1)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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