Patching Lake Cabin
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: KETCHIKAN, AK, AK
Price: From $45 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Patching Lake Cabin sits on the north end of Patching Lake near the inlet of the Naha River 20 miles from Ketchikan, Alaska. The cabin is open year-round and makes an excellent base for experiencing this corner of Alaska with its recreation options and abundant wildlife. The cabin is remote and accessible only by float plane, 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 cabin on Patching Lake offering year-round access to excellent fishing and wildlife viewing in pristine Alaska wilderness. Visitors praise the big trout fishing opportunities.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Sitka Black-tailed Deer, Bald Eagle, Bonaparte's Gull, and American Dipper present in the area
Insider tips for Patching Lake Cabin: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Arrange float plane transportation in advance as it is the only access method Bring all supplies including firewood as cabin is remote and primitive
Skip Patching Lake Cabin if: You need electricity or indoor plumbing - this is a primitive cabin with no utilities. You require cell phone coverage - none available at this location. You cannot arrange your own float plane transportation.
Best time to visit Patching Lake Cabin: Year-round — Cabin is open year-round according to RIDB official description.
Nearby campgrounds: Heckman Lake Cabin (KETCHIKAN, AK), Jordan Lake Cabin (KETCHIKAN, AK), Southeast Heckman Cabin (KETCHIKAN, AK), Plenty Cutthroat Cabin (KETCHIKAN, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Patching Lake Cabin
Cell signal at Patching 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.
Patching Lake Cabin sits on the north end of Patching Lake near the inlet of the Naha River 20 miles from Ketchikan, Alaska. The cabin is open year-round and makes an excellent base for experiencing this corner of Alaska with its recreation options and abundant wildlife. The cabin is remote and accessible only by float plane, depending on conditions.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Arrange float plane transportation in advance as it is the only access method
Bring all supplies including firewood as cabin is remote and primitive
Cabin is open year-round according to RIDB official description
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Approximately 20 miles north of Ketchikan, Alaska, on the north end of Patching Lake near the inlet of the Naha River. Access is by float plane only. Refer to USGS Ketchikan C-5. 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.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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