Manzanita Lake Cabin
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: KETCHIKAN/MISTY, AK, AK
Price: From $60 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Manzanita Lake Cabin is located on the scenic northwest arm of Manzanita Lake approximately 28 miles northeast of Ketchikan on Revillagigedo Island. The cabin offers recreational and wildlife viewing opportunities and makes an excellent base for experiencing this corner of Alaska. The cabin is remote and accessible only by float plane or canoe, depending on conditions.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Remote Alaskan cabin on scenic Manzanita Lake in Tongass National Forest offering excellent fishing, wildlife viewing, and hiking opportunities. Accessible only by float plane or canoe for a true wilderness experience.
Wildlife alert: Osprey
Insider tips for Manzanita Lake Cabin: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Bring a mattress pad or two for cabin comfort Located approximately 28 miles northeast of Ketchikan on Revillagigedo Island
Skip Manzanita Lake Cabin if: You need electrical hookups - cabin has no electricity. You need shower or laundry facilities - currently unavailable at the property. You cannot access remote locations - accessible only by float plane or canoe. You visit outside May-October season when campground is closed.
Best time to visit Manzanita Lake Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Ella Narrows Cabin (KETCHIKAN/MISTY, AK), Winstanley Island Cabin (KETCHIKAN/MISTY, AK), Checats Lake Cabin (KETCHICAN/MISTY, AK), Fish Creek Cabin (KETCHIKAN, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Manzanita Lake Cabin
Cell signal at Manzanita 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.
Manzanita Lake Cabin is located on the scenic northwest arm of Manzanita Lake approximately 28 miles northeast of Ketchikan on Revillagigedo Island. The cabin offers recreational and wildlife viewing opportunities and makes an excellent base for experiencing this corner of Alaska. The cabin is remote and accessible only by float plane or canoe, depending on conditions.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Bring a mattress pad or two for cabin comfort
Located approximately 28 miles northeast of Ketchikan on Revillagigedo Island
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Getting there →
The cabin is located approximately 28 miles northeast of Ketchikan on Revillagigedo Island on the northwest arm of Manzanita Lake and is accessible by float plane or canoe. In fall, winter, and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surface (float planes cannot land). Please contact the Ketchikan-Misty Fjords Ranger District for information prior to making reservations during these periods. Refer to USGS Ketchikan C-4. This cabin is in a designated Wilderness area, and ac
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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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