Karta Lake Cabin
Open — Open year-round for reservations via Recreation.gov. During fall, winter, and early spring, the cabin may be inaccessible to float planes due to frozen lake surface conditions.
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.
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
TONGASS and CHUGACH NATIONAL FORESTS Regional Office Juneau, Alaska Order No. 10-00-00-04-01REGIONAL ORDEROccupancy and Use
Regional Order No. R-10-96-01 - Forest Development Roads and Trails
R-10 SUPPLEMENT 7700-96-1 7730EFFECTIVE 5/17/96 Page 10 of 117731.14 - EXHIBIT 01ORDER NO. R-10-96-01FOREST DEVELOPMENT ROADS AND TRAILSALASKA REGION
About
Karta Lake Cabin sits on the eastern shore of Karta Lake in the Karta River Wilderness area on east-central Prince of Wales Island in southeastern Alaska. This 12x12-foot primitive, pre-cut cedar log cabin (pan-abode style) provides a remote wilderness lodging experience surrounded by second-growth spruce, hemlock, and cedar forest with views of snow-capped peaks. The cabin sleeps up to six people on wooden bunkbeds (no mattresses) and is equipped with a table, benches, cooking counter, shelves, cupboard space, a small wood/biobrick stove for heat, and an outside vault toilet. The Karta River Wilderness is renowned for large salmon runs and scenic river drainage systems. Anglers will find excellent fishing opportunities for rainbow and cutthroat trout, Dolly Varden, and various salmon species including steelhead, sockeye, and coho. The 5-mile Karta River Trail connects Karta Bay to Salmon Lake, providing excellent river access. An aluminum skiff with oars is available at the cabin for exploring the lake. Wildlife is abundant, including wolves, black bears, Sitka black-tailed deer, beavers, otters, minks, martens, weasels, trumpeter swans, and various waterfowl. The area burned in 1910 and has regrown with mature second-growth forest. Access is by float plane (34 air miles from Ketchikan) or boat from Hollis (10 miles) plus a 1.5-mile trail from Karta Bay. Note that float plane access may be impossible during fall, winter, and early spring when the lake surface freezes.
Directions
Accessible by float plane (34 air miles from Ketchikan) or boat from Hollis (10 miles) plus 1.5-mile trail from Karta Bay. Float plane access may be impossible during fall, winter, and early spring when lake surface is frozen. Helicopter access is prohibited in this designated Wilderness area. Refer to USGS map Craig C-2.
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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 | $35 |
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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