Heckman Lake Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations. In fall, winter, and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surfaces preventing floatplane landings; hikers can still reach the cabin via the 6-mile Naha River Trail from Naha Bay.
Regional Order No. 10-01 - Marijuana - Simple Possession
Pursuant to 36 CFR 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited on the Tongass and Chugach National Forests: Possessing, storing or transporting parts of a cannabis plant, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of such plant; including and not limited to proc
Regional Order No. 10-00-00-04-01 - Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
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Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
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Dense Fog Advisory issued January 19 at 2:00AM AKST until January 19 at 12:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patchy areas of freezing fog will possible, which could result in slick spots on untreated surfaces.
About
Heckman Lake Cabin sits at the terminus of the 6-mile Naha River National Recreation Trail in the Tongass National Forest's Naha Recreation Area, approximately 15 miles from Ketchikan. This rustic 12' x 14' Pan-Abode log cabin, constructed in 1967, is perched on a low knoll overlooking Heckman Lake with views of densely forested mountain slopes across the water. The cabin features two single and two double bunks, a wood stove with firewood, cooking counter and table, shelving, and basic tools including ax, maul, and splitting wedges. The location provides exceptional access to fishing opportunities in the Naha River system, including trout, Dolly Varden, steelhead, and salmon runs. A 14-foot aluminum skiff with oars is provided for lake exploration, though guests must bring their own life jackets. The surrounding old-growth Sitka spruce and western hemlock rainforest is home to Sitka black-tailed deer, black bears, beavers, marten, otters, mink, and wolves, with trumpeter swans frequently spotted on area lakes. Access to the cabin is via floatplane directly to Heckman Lake or by hiking the Naha River National Recreation Trail from Naha Bay. The trail winds through magnificent old-growth rainforest, passing Roosevelt Lagoon, Jordan Lake, and a waterfall along the way. Winter and early spring access can be challenging as frozen lake surfaces prevent floatplane landings.
Directions
Located approximately 15 miles from Ketchikan in the Naha Recreation Area at the outlet of Heckman Lake. Access by floatplane to Heckman Lake or by hiking 6 miles on the Naha River National Recreation Trail from Naha Bay. A large dock is located at the trailhead. Refer to USGS topographic map Ketchikan C-5.
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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) 225-2148 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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