Marten Lake Cabin
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: WRANGELL, AK, AK
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
A stay at Marten Lake Cabin provides for a unique experience at a remote, backcountry lake only accessible by floatplane. It is situated on the north side of Marten Lake, above Blake Channel and Bradfield Canal, 25 miles southeast of Wrangell, Alaska. The site can be accessed by float plane, depending on conditions.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Electric Hookups, Bear Boxes, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Marten Lake Cabin offers a unique remote backcountry experience accessible only by floatplane, situated 25 miles southeast of Wrangell with excellent fishing opportunities for cutthroat trout and opportunities for wildlife viewing.
Wildlife alert: Brown bears and Pacific harbor seals present in the area; visitors should use bear boxes for food storage.
Insider tips for Marten Lake Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Arrange your own floatplane transportation in advance; access is weather-dependent Bring your own amenities as this is a remote backcountry location
Skip Marten Lake Cabin if: You require electric or water hookups. You cannot arrange private floatplane transportation. You are unable to travel during the May-October season.
Best time to visit Marten Lake Cabin: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Anan Bay Cabin (WRANGELL, AK), Berg Bay Cabin (WRANGELL, AK), Harding River Cabin (WRANGELL, AK), Anan Lake Cabin (WRANGELL, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Marten Lake Cabin
Cell signal at Marten Lake Cabin (WRANGELL, 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.
A stay at Marten Lake Cabin provides for a unique experience at a remote, backcountry lake only accessible by floatplane. It is situated on the north side of Marten Lake, above Blake Channel and Bradfield Canal, 25 miles southeast of Wrangell, Alaska. The site can be accessed by float plane, depending on conditions.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Arrange your own floatplane transportation in advance; access is weather-dependent
Bring your own amenities as this is a remote backcountry location
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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The cabin is located at the north end of Marten Lake, southeast of Wrangell. The lake is on the mainland (at an elevation of 178 feet) above Blake Channel and the Bradfield Canal. This cabin is accessible by float plane only and is 25 miles by air from Wrangell. Marten Lake is usually ice-free from May to October. In fall, winter and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surface (float planes cannot land). The cabin floor can flood during high lake levels. Please check o
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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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