Honker Lake Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations through Recreation.gov. Winter access by floatplane may be difficult or impossible when the lake surface is frozen. Inclement weather can extend trips at any time of year.
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Special Weather Statement issued February 8 at 1:57PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
After a series of shortwaves that brought rain and gusty winds over the past few days, a stronger front will approach southeast Alaska from the west on Tuesday. South to southeast winds will increase through the day Tuesday. Confidence is increasing for windy conditions with strong gusts Tuesday night into Wednesday morning as the front pushes west to east across southeast Alaska. Gales with storm force gusts will be possible ahead and along the frontal passage, especially along north-south oriented channels and along the coastal waters. A period of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible with the frontal passage, but with the progressive nature of the front, flooding is not expected at this time. Another gale to potentially storm force low will quickly lift northeast into the Gulf and looks to push across southeast Alaska sometime later Wednesday into Thursday, bringing another round of strong gusty winds and moderate to heavy rainfall. Further details on the high wind and flooding potential for this system will be honed in on in the coming days. Looking further ahead, a cooling trend is favored to commence in the wake of these passing systems by late work week into the weekend. Snow levels will begin to lower and a colder outflow wind pattern could set up by late weekend. This could result in a return of snow for some coastal communities, especially across northern southeast Alaska. Further details on the pattern change and snow potential will be honed as the weekend approaches.
About
Honker Lake Cabin offers a remote wilderness experience on Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. This 12x12 foot Pan Abode cedar log cabin sits on the gently rolling shoreline of Honker Lake, surrounded by old-growth spruce, hemlock, and cedar forest with a dense understory of huckleberry and salmonberry bushes. The cabin serves as a key shelter point along the Honker Divide Canoe Route, a challenging 30-mile paddling route through the heart of the island. The cabin sleeps up to six on wooden bunkbeds and is equipped with a wood stove for heat, table, benches, cooking counter, shelves, and basic tools. An aluminum skiff with oars is available at the cabin. Guests must bring all supplies including sleeping bags, cooking equipment, water treatment, and food. The area provides excellent fishing for rainbow and cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden, and coho and sockeye salmon. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, with the lake named for the migrating Canada geese that frequent the area. Visitors may also see bald eagles, Sitka black-tailed deer, black bears, and wolves. Access is either by floatplane (54 air miles from Ketchikan) or canoe from Hatchery Creek Bridge, which requires 7-8 hours of paddling upstream with several portages on muddy natural tread trails. Winter access by floatplane may be impossible when the lake is frozen.
Directions
Accessible by floatplane or canoe. Floatplane: 54 air miles from Ketchikan, 27 miles from Craig. Canoe: Launch at Hatchery Creek Bridge and paddle 6 miles to cabin (7-8 hours). The canoe route involves upstream paddling and several portages on natural tread trails. Refer to USGS map Craig D-3. Float plane access may be impossible when lake is frozen in winter.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (907) 828-3304 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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