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.
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...ACCUMULATING SNOW ACROSS THE PANHANDLE TO END THE WEEK... .A front moving across the gulf and developing low across the northern coast will bring snow showers to the panhandle beginning late Wednesday night. With stable cold dry continental air in place ahead of this system, precipitation is expected to remain snow throughout the event with high snow ratios. The initial frontal wave will push eastward into the panhandle with the northeast gulf coast seeing showers late tonight and highest snow accumulations expected along the outer coast with orographic enhancement. For most areas, snow is expected to be light and fluffy in nature due to cold temperatures both aloft and down to the surface. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...From noon Thursday to 9 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will gradually spread over the area as a frontal band pushes inland Thursday. The heaviest snow showers are expected to impact primarily the northern half of Prince of Wales Island Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. For the far southeastern coast, snow showers will increase in intensity as the low tracks southward and surface winds increase out of the southeast.
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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