Bakewell Lake Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations via Recreation.gov. In fall, winter, and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surface preventing float plane landings. Contact Ketchikan-Misty Fjords Ranger District at +1 (907) 228-2148 before winter reservations.
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Heavy rain fall Sunday and overnight night has increased runoff into stream and rivers. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Ward Lake near areas near the Ward Lake recreational area. * WHEN...Until 845 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 409 PM AKST, gauge reports indicated heavy rain across the advisory area. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly, especially near Ward Lake. - For Lake Connell Dam: At 3:00pm the stage was 253.25 feet. Flood Stage is 252.0 feet.
About
Bakewell Lake Cabin sits on the shores of Bakewell Lake near the Bakewell Arm of Smeaton Bay, deep within the Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness. Built in 1978, this 12x14-foot Pan Abode cabin provides sleeping space for 4-6 people with two single bunks and two double bunks. The cabin includes a wood stove, table and benches, and an outhouse, but guests must bring their own water, food, bedding, and fuel. The cabin is surrounded by old-growth spruce, hemlock, and cedar forest and features a beautiful white sand beach. A 14-foot aluminum skiff with oars is available for fishing and exploring the lake. Anglers can catch Dolly Varden, cutthroat trout, and steelhead, with salmon runs from July through September bringing sockeye, pink, chum, and coho salmon. The 1-mile Bakewell Lake Trail connects to Bakewell Arm and features a fish ladder and 40-foot waterfall. Wildlife is abundant, including brown bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, beavers, otters, eagles, and loons. Access is by float plane or by boat to Smeaton Bay followed by a 2-mile canoe or kayak trip. Helicopter access is prohibited in this designated Wilderness area. The cabin is ideal for families and anyone seeking a peaceful wilderness retreat.
Directions
Located approximately 40 air miles east of Ketchikan on the mainland south of Bakewell Arm of Smeaton Bay. Accessible by float plane or by mooring boat in Smeaton Bay and canoeing or kayaking 2 miles to the cabin. No mooring buoy at trailhead. Helicopter access is illegal in this Wilderness area. Refer to USGS topographic map Ketchikan B-2.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 228-2148 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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