Wilson View Cabin
Tongass National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: KETCHIKAN/MISTY, AK, AK
Price: From $45 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Wilson View Cabin is situated on the north end of Wilson Lake approximately 44 air miles east of 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, 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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Wilson View Cabin offers excellent trout fishing on Wilson Lake with abundant recreation options and beautiful Alaskan scenery. Google reviews confirm exceptional fishing success, with one camper reporting amazing trout catches in early August.
Wildlife alert: Horned Grebe observed within 8km
Insider tips for Wilson View Cabin: Book early — federal campground with limited availability Accessible by float plane only; arrange your own transportation Bring firewood or purchase on-site; fire rings available for use
Skip Wilson View Cabin if: You need electricity or indoor plumbing — this is a primitive cabin with neither. You require cell phone coverage — none available. You cannot arrange float plane access to remote location 44 miles east of Ketchikan.
Best time to visit Wilson View Cabin: August — Google review reports exceptional trout fishing during first week of August.
Nearby campgrounds: Wilson Narrows Cabin (KETCHIKAN/MISTY, AK), Checats Lake Cabin (KETCHICAN/MISTY, AK), Winstanley Lake Cabin (KETCHIKAN/MISTY, AK), Winstanley Island Cabin (KETCHIKAN/MISTY, AK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Wilson View Cabin
Cell signal at Wilson View 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.
Wilson View Cabin is situated on the north end of Wilson Lake approximately 44 air miles east of 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, depending on conditions.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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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
federal campground with limited availability
Accessible by float plane only; arrange your own transportation
Bring firewood or purchase on-site; fire rings available for use
Google review reports exceptional trout fishing during first week of August
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 44 miles east of Ketchikan on the mainland, north of Wilson Arm. Cabin is located at the north end of Wilson Lake. Accessible by float plane only. This cabin is in a designated Wilderness area, and access by helicopter is illegal. Refer to USGS map Ketchikan B-2 and C-2. 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 rese
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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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