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Thorne Arm from Cabin
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Open year-round. Reservations available through Recreation.gov up to 180 days in advance. Peak season rates apply May 1 through September 30.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 7:02PM AKDT until September 19 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

7:02 PM — September 19th, 3:15 AM

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Clarence Strait. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 10 PM AKDT Saturday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 7:02PM AKDT until September 20 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

7:02 PM — September 19th, 3:15 AM

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Clarence Strait. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 10 PM AKDT Saturday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 4:10PM AKDT until September 19 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

4:10 PM — September 19th, 6:45 AM

Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height. .TONIGHT...S wind 20 kt increasing to 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Showers. .SAT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft, except 9 ft near ocean entrances. Showers. .SAT NIGHT...SE gale to 40 kt. Seas 7 ft, except 13 ft near ocean entrances. Showers. .SUN...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft, except 8 ft near ocean entrances. Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. .SUN NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft, except 8 ft near ocean entrances. Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. .MON...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .TUE...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. .WED...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.

About

Fish Creek Cabin offers a classic Tongass National Forest backcountry experience at the junction of freshwater Fish Creek and saltwater Thorne Arm on Revillagigedo Island. The 1978 Pan-Abode log structure measures 12x14 feet and accommodates up to six guests on two single and two double bunks. Interior amenities include a wood stove for heating, a cooking counter, table with benches, shelving, and basic cupboard space. An outhouse serves sanitation needs. The cabin provides excellent access to both freshwater and saltwater fishing. Fish Creek supports cutthroat and rainbow trout, steelhead, and Dolly Varden, while Thorne Arm offers salmon, halibut, rockfish, and Dungeness crab. Two unmaintained trails depart from the cabin area: Low Lake Trail leads to Big Lake in Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness, and Gokachin Lake Trail crosses Fish Creek outlet to reach Star Lake. Guests must be entirely self-sufficient. There is no potable water, electricity, or firewood provided. Creek water requires treatment before consumption. Bring sleeping bags, pads, cookware, utensils, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, fire extinguisher, matches, and wood or biobricks for the stove. Wax logs are prohibited due to chimney fire risk. Be aware of high paralytic shellfish poisoning levels when harvesting shellfish.

Directions

Located approximately 20 air miles west of Ketchikan at the north end of Thorne Arm on Revillagigedo Island. Accessible only by floatplane or boat. A saltwater mooring buoy is available first-come, first-served. Refer to USGS topographic map Ketchikan B-4 and consult local tide tables when navigating by boat or kayak.

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 $65

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (907) 225-2148

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

Thorne Arm from Cabin
Fish Creek Cabin view of Thorne Arm
Fish Creek Cabin
Fish Creek Cabin deck
Fish Creek Cabin Covered Deck
Fish Creek
Fish Creek Cabin entrance
Bunk Area
Entrance Area - oil stove has been replaced with wood stove
New wood stove at Fish Creek
Fish Creek Cabin view and mooring

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