Plenty Cutthroat Cabin
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: KETCHIKAN, AK, AK
Price: From $45 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Plenty Cutthroat Cabin is situated at the west end of Orchard Lake on Revillagigedo Island 35 air miles from Ketchikan. The cabin is available year-round and makes an excellent base for experiencing this corner of Alaska with its recreation options, beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife. The cabin is remote and accessible only by float plane or boat, 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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Plenty Cutthroat Cabin offers year-round access to remote Alaskan wilderness at the west end of Orchard Lake, with excellent recreation options including fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, and boating in beautiful scenery.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Humpback Whale, Bald Eagle, Great Blue Heron, and Little Brown Bat present in the area
Insider tips for Plenty Cutthroat Cabin: Book early — federal campground with limited availability Accessible only by float plane or boat; plan transportation accordingly If arriving by boat, anchor in Klu Bay and hike 1 mile from Shrimp Bay to reach the cabin
Skip Plenty Cutthroat Cabin if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this site. You require vehicle access — cabin is remote and accessible only by float plane or boat.
Best time to visit Plenty Cutthroat Cabin: Year-round — Cabin is available year-round according to RIDB official description.
Nearby campgrounds: Blind Pass Cabin (KETCHIKAN/TONGASS, AK), Anchor Pass Cabin (KETCHIKAN, AK), Reflection Lake Cabin (KETCHIKAN, AK), Patching Lake Cabin (KETCHIKAN, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Plenty Cutthroat Cabin
Cell signal at Plenty Cutthroat 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.
Plenty Cutthroat Cabin is situated at the west end of Orchard Lake on Revillagigedo Island 35 air miles from Ketchikan. The cabin is available year-round and makes an excellent base for experiencing this corner of Alaska with its recreation options, beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife. The cabin is remote and accessible only by float plane or boat, depending on conditions.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground with limited availability
Accessible only by float plane or boat; plan transportation accordingly
If arriving by boat, anchor in Klu Bay and hike 1 mile from Shrimp Bay to reach the cabin
Cabin is available year-round according to RIDB official description
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Approximately 35 air miles from Ketchikan at the west end of Orchard Lake. Accessible by float plane or boat. A 1-mile trail from Shrimp Bay provides saltwater access. Mooring buoy for boat is located in Klu Bay. Refer to USGS Ketchikan D-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. Please consul
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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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