Humpback Lake Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations. In fall, winter, and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible due to frozen lake surface preventing floatplane landings. Peak season May 1 to September 30 at $60 per night; non-peak season October 1 to April 30 at $45 per night.
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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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
Humpback Lake Cabin offers a secluded wilderness experience in the heart of Misty Fjords National Monument Wilderness, approximately 48 air miles southeast of Ketchikan. This rustic 12' x 14' Pan Abode cabin was constructed in 1979 and provides spectacular views of the glacier-carved lake and surrounding high alpine peaks with sheer granite walls. The landscape is covered in lush old-growth forest of Sitka spruce, cedar, and western hemlock. The cabin accommodates up to 6 guests with two single bunks and two double bunks. It features an oil stove (requiring #1 diesel fuel, not provided), cooking counter, table, shelves, cupboard space, and a broom. A 14-foot aluminum skiff with oars is available at the cabin for exploring the lake and accessing the Humpback Creek Trailhead. The trailhead is located at the north edge of a large log jam near the west end of the lake and offers a scenic 3-mile hike to Mink Bay at saltwater. The lake provides excellent fishing opportunities for Dolly Varden and cutthroat trout. This area is home to a large population of brown bears, along with Sitka black-tailed deer, wolves, martens, moose, and various waterfowl. A commercial lodge is located at the southeast end of the lake. The cabin is in a designated Wilderness area, accessible only by floatplane. Guests must bring their own life jackets, fuel for heating, and be prepared for wilderness conditions.
Directions
Located approximately 48 air miles southeast of Ketchikan, east of Mink Bay on the mainland. Accessible only by floatplane; the Humpback Trail does NOT access the cabin. Refer to USGS map Ketchikan A-2. In a designated Wilderness area, helicopter access is illegal.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| 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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