Hugh Smith Lake Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations via Recreation.gov. During fall, winter and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible when the lake surface freezes and floatplanes cannot land. Contact the Ketchikan-Misty Fjords Ranger District at +1 (907) 225-2148 before making winter reservations.
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.
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Regional Order No. 10-00-00-04-01 - Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
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About
Hugh Smith Lake Cabin sits on a peninsula extending into Hugh Smith Lake on the mainland within the Misty Fiords National Monument Wilderness. This 12x14-ft pan-abode style cabin, built in 1965, sleeps six people with two single bunks and two double bunks. The cabin is surrounded by old-growth forest of Sitka spruce, western hemlock and cedar, offering views of the lake and forested slopes. The cabin comes equipped with a wood stove, table and benches, splitting maul, broom, and an outhouse. A 14-foot aluminum skiff with oars is available for exploring the lake. There is a working fish weir near the outlet where anglers can fish for cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden, and sockeye salmon. An abandoned cannery site at the east end of the lake invites exploration, and a trail leads to saltwater. This is a true wilderness cabin requiring self-sufficiency. Guests must bring their own water or treat lake water, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking equipment, food, toilet paper, garbage bags, fire extinguisher, fire starter, and life jackets. No electricity or potable water is available. The area supports a large population of brown bears, as well as Sitka black-tailed deer, wolves, martens, moose, and various waterfowl.
Directions
Located approximately 55 air miles southeast of Ketchikan on the mainland south of Marten Arm. Accessible only by floatplane; no moorage available. Helicopter access is illegal in this designated Wilderness area. Refer to USGS map Ketchikan A-3.
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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 | $45 |
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 | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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