Mcdonald 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.
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
McDonald Lake Cabin sits on Wolverine Island near the outlet of McDonald Lake, 50 miles from Ketchikan in the Tongass National Forest. This primitive 12x14-ft pan-abode style log cabin was constructed in 1967 and accommodates up to 6 people with 2 double bunks and 2 single bunks. The cabin features a woodstove, cooking counter, table with benches, shelves, cupboard space, and basic tools including an ax, maul, and splitting wedges. An outhouse is located nearby. Access to the cabin requires either floatplane or boat travel to Yes Bay, followed by a 1.5-mile hike on the McDonald Lake Trail, which features a historic 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps three-sided shelter. A skiff with oars is provided at the cabin for rowing around the lake, though visitors must bring their own life jackets. The skiff can accommodate a short-shaft motor, which is not provided. The cabin is backed by old-growth cedar, Sitka spruce, and Western hemlock rainforest with views across the lake to surrounding mountain peaks. Fishing opportunities include steelhead and salmon runs up Wolverine Creek, as well as resident trout and Dolly Varden throughout the lake. Wildlife in the area includes Sitka black-tailed deer, black and brown bears, wolves, beavers, martens, minks, and otters. The cabin has no electricity, indoor plumbing, drinking water, or cell phone coverage. Visitors must bring sleeping bags, cooking equipment, water or filtration supplies, and pack out all trash.
Directions
Located 50 miles from Ketchikan on Cleveland Peninsula, north of Yes Bay. Cabin is on Wolverine Island near the outlet of McDonald Lake. Access by floatplane or boat to Yes Bay, then 1.5-mile hike on McDonald Lake Trail. Refer to USGS map Ketchikan D-6.
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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 | $60 |
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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