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
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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.
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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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryA 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
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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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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- 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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