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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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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Winter Weather Advisory issued February 28 at 10:51PM AKST until March 2 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN PANHANDLE SNOW SATURDAY WITH POTENTIAL FOR MORE SNOW SUNDAY... Steady snowfall continues across a majority of the panhandle and will continue as the low moves into the eastern gulf through Saturday night before beginning to diminish. South to southwest winds are causing temperatures to warm over the southern outer coast with precipitation becoming a mix or changing to all rain. Through Saturday night, snow will end on the NW side of the low, from Sitka to Juneau and northward. Moisture will decrease overnight Saturday across the south, but then redevelop on Sunday as another system moves in. The rain/snow line will likely hover in vicinity of Sumner Strait Sunday into Monday with additional heavy snow expected for the Petersburg and Wrangell areas and lighter snow northward. A separate low pressure system looks to affect the region on Tuesday with potential for snow to push northward once again. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 9 inches. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island and City and Borough of Wrangell. * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and is discouraged. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another surge of moisture will bring higher snowfall rates by late Sunday morning. A warm push is expected to lower snowfall ratios and cause a transition to mixed precipitation by Monday morning.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 28 at 9:00PM AKST until February 28 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
...CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN PANHANDLE SNOW SATURDAY WITH POTENTIAL FOR MORE SNOW SUNDAY... Steady snowfall continues across a majority of the panhandle and will continue as the low moves into the eastern gulf through Saturday night before beginning to diminish. South to southwest winds are causing temperatures to warm over the southern outer coast with precipitation becoming a mix or changing to all rain. Through Saturday night, snow will end on the NW side of the low, from Sitka to Juneau and northward. Moisture will decrease overnight Saturday across the south, but then redevelop on Sunday as another system moves in. The rain/snow line will likely hover in vicinity of Sumner Strait Sunday into Monday with additional heavy snow expected for the Petersburg and Wrangell areas and lighter snow northward. A separate low pressure system looks to affect the region on Tuesday with potential for snow to push northward once again. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 8 inches. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and is discouraged. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another band of snow is expected to develop along the northern part of the island Sunday. Snowfall beginning Sunday should be limited to the northern part of the island and upper elevation highways. The southern half of the panhandle should see warming and either a rain snow mix with minimal accumulations or straight rain.
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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